Recruitment Manager

My client is a forward-thinking law firm known for their commitment to excellence, innovation, and client service. With a strong presence across the Midlands this law firm pride themselves on their inclusive culture and their ability to attract and retain exceptional talent across all areas of the business.

THE ROLE
As the Recruitment Manager, you will lead the firm’s recruitment strategy and delivery across all practice areas and support functions. This is a hands-on role where you will work closely with Partners, Hiring Managers, and HR colleagues to ensure the team hire the very best.
Key Responsibilities:
• Develop and implement end-to-end recruitment strategies for fee earners, business services, and graduate roles
• Partner with hiring managers to understand role requirements and build strong talent pipelines
• Manage and enhance employer branding initiatives and candidate experience
• Oversee agency relationships and negotiate favourable terms
• Ensure compliance with recruitment policies, diversity targets, and legal standards
• Work and communicate well with the existing team.

ABOUT YOU
• I am looking for someone who is proactive, strategic, and solutions-focused, with a deep understanding of legal recruitment.
• Proven experience in legal or professional services recruitment (in-house or agency)
• Strong stakeholder management skills, especially with senior leaders and partners
• Knowledge of recruitment systems, tools, and best practices
• A passion for DEI and an understanding of how to embed inclusive hiring practices
• Excellent organisational and communication skills

WHAT THE FIRM OFFER
• Competitive salary and bonus scheme
• Hybrid/flexible working options
• 25+ days annual leave + bank holidays
• Private medical insurance & wellness initiatives
• Opportunities for career development and progression
• A supportive, collaborative, and forward-thinking working environment

HOW TO APPLY:
Contact Penny Trotman at eNL on 0121 454 1004 or email penny.trotman@enllegal.co.uk with your CV, or simply call for a confidential discussion. eNL will never share your CV with a third party without your express permission. As part of our candidate care process, we aim to respond to all applications in 7 days. If you have not been contacted within this timescale, your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. Please note our advertisements use PQE/salary levels purely as a guide.

At eNL we value diversity and inclusion. We want to attract people at all levels and encourage applications from all suitably qualified candidates whatever your ethnicity, religion, age, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or any characteristics protected by law in the jurisdictions in which we operate.