THE OPPORTUNITY:

As a result of exponential growth the Ashurst Advance Reach team is looking for a motivated and enthusiastic Talent Specialist to join the team on either a full time permanent basis, or open to considering part time flexible working arrangements also.
In this role you will report to the National Talent Manager, Ashurst Reach and work closely with the rest of the Reach team in Australia to assist with the future growth and development of Reach in Australia. You will manage the end-to-end recruitment process to secure temporary/contract lawyers, whilst also being the key point of contact for maintaining candidate engagement within the team, and keeping up to date with their circumstances and availability.
The Reach Talent Acquisition team are close-knit, fun and supportive with a national and international presence, and are well-regarded within the firm. The Reach team is a new and dynamic team working hard to grow the Reach business both in Australia and the UK. The successful candidate will play a key role in driving that growth and will be an integral member of our award winning New Law division.
A full job description including a breakdown of responsibilities can be found below or attached at the bottom of the advertisement on our careers page:/en/careers.

Key responsibilities will include (not limited to):

• Building the brand of Reach through liaising with external candidates, building direct candidate networks, as well as continuing to foster key agency relationships;
• Developing strong relationships with Reach Consultants and liaising with Consultants about role opportunities as they arise to ensure Reach is meeting both the needs of its clients and the career aspirations of its Consultants;
• Managing the end-to-end recruitment process for temporary/contract lawyers in the Australian offices including drafting job descriptions; screening applications; scheduling interviews and booking rooms/VC facilities for interviews; conducting interviews; and agreeing commercial terms;
• Researching and creating market maps/searches for specific vacancies, and headhunting selected candidates after consultation with relevant partners/hiring managers;
• Administration of internal candidate management and vacancy system, including closing finalised roles, moving candidates through workflow stages, ensuring all contact is recorded against candidates’ profiles, and ensuring all hire and cost data is recorded against each role.

About You:

• Proven in-house or agency end-to-end recruitment experience within the legal sector.
• Advanced interviewing skills with experience of interviewing candidates from a legal background, including at senior levels.
• Strong people, partnership, relationship management and consulting skills.
• Proven ability to develop rapport and relationships with candidates to best serve and promote the firm’s brand.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
• Ability to stay focused and prioritise workload in a fast-paced environment.

About Ashurst Advance Reach:
Ashurst Reach is the firm’s dedicated flexible legal resourcing platform which provides Practice Groups within the firm and the firm’s clients with access to a high quality talent pool of lawyers and paralegals. We understand that our clients need access to highly qualified lawyers and paralegals, often at short notice and/or for short periods, whether that be to meet internal client demands, backfill leave, provide cover during recruitment or to assist with specialised projects. We deliver a seamless, fast and trusted solution to these issues.
Ashurst Advance Reach is a part of the firm’s NewLaw division, Ashurst Advance, and works alongside Ashurst’s other divisions including Corporate, Projects & Real Estate, Strategic Advisory, and Finance, Funds & Restructuring. Our focus is solving our clients’ business problems through optimal efficiency, cost effectiveness and digitally innovative legal service delivery. To find out more please visit /innovation/ashurst-advance/
What makes Ashurst a great place to work?

We offer you all the things you should expect from an international law firm, some of which include:

• competitive remuneration with the flexibility to reward high performance;
• flexible working;
• complimentary gym memberships;
• corporate health plans;
• a global professional development offering for all employees; and
• an industry-leading programme that celebrates diversity and inclusion.

We are committed to delivering positive impacts to our communities through our Social Impact programme, with a strong emphasis on working with First Nations people through our pro bono practice.
We aim to recruit, retain and promote the best people from the widest possible talent pools. We are committed to offering a safe and welcoming environment for all employees to ensure they are supported to work at their best.
Beyond this, what sets Ashurst apart from others is our global strength, our drive to innovate and collaborate, and our commitment to excellence. It is these values that make Ashurst a unique place to work.

• Building the brand of Reach through liaising with external candidates, building direct candidate networks, as well as continuing to foster key agency relationships;
• Developing strong relationships with Reach Consultants and liaising with Consultants about role opportunities as they arise to ensure Reach is meeting both the needs of its clients and the career aspirations of its Consultants;
• Managing the end-to-end recruitment process for temporary/contract lawyers in the Australian offices including drafting job descriptions; screening applications; scheduling interviews and booking rooms/VC facilities for interviews; conducting interviews; and agreeing commercial terms;
• Researching and creating market maps/searches for specific vacancies, and headhunting selected candidates after consultation with relevant partners/hiring managers;
• Administration of internal candidate management and vacancy system, including closing finalised roles, moving candidates through workflow stages, ensuring all contact is recorded against candidates’ profiles, and ensuring all hire and cost data is recorded against each role