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About the Role

The Partner Recruitment Manager will join the HR department in London or Bristol, playing a critical role in delivering the firm's strategic growth ambitions through the attraction, assessment, hiring, and integration of exceptional lateral partner talent across an international network. This role involves working closely with senior stakeholders to develop and execute global hiring strategies, providing end-to-end recruitment support, and acting as a trusted advisor with deep market understanding.

Responsibilities

Partner with senior stakeholders to understand growth priorities, identify hiring opportunities, and develop recruitment strategies.
Build and maintain knowledge of legal markets, competitor activity, talent trends, and practice-specific developments.
Develop approaches to identify and attract high-calibre lateral partner candidates across multiple jurisdictions, sectors, and practice areas.
Act as a trusted advisor to practice group leaders, regional leaders, and hiring partners throughout the recruitment process.
Support the evaluation of candidates by reviewing business plans, analysing strategic fit, and advising stakeholders on assessment areas.
Manage relationships with external search firms, negotiate agency terms and fees, and ensure value for money.
Lead and coordinate recruitment processes from initial engagement through to offer stage.
Advise stakeholders on practical recruitment considerations including restrictive covenants, notice periods, team moves, and portability of work.
Work closely with HR, Finance, Risk, Conflicts, Legal, and Marketing & Business Development teams to ensure a seamless approach.
Support the preparation and negotiation of offers, ensuring commercial alignment and a positive candidate experience.
Lead the onboarding and integration of new partners, supporting successful transition and long-term success.
Contribute to the development of recruitment processes, market insights, reporting, and best practice frameworks.

Requirements

Significant experience within legal partner recruitment, professional services recruitment, or executive search.
Strong understanding of the lateral partner market, including commercial, financial, and strategic considerations.
Experience managing complex recruitment processes involving multiple stakeholders and jurisdictions.
Proven ability to build credibility and influence senior stakeholders.
Strong commercial awareness and ability to assess business cases, growth opportunities, and strategic fit.
Experience of reviewing and challenging business plans and financial information.
Knowledge of practical considerations associated with senior-level hiring.
Experience negotiating with search firms and managing external supplier relationships.
Excellent project management and organisational skills.
Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
Outstanding communication and relationship-building skills.
Resilient, adaptable, and comfortable operating in a fast-paced and evolving international environment.
A collaborative approach and commitment to delivering an exceptional stakeholder and candidate experience.

Location

London
Bristol

Work Type

Hybrid

Experience Level

Level 4

Benefits

Competitive package including bonuses
Private medical insurance
Pension contribution
Global skills academy with excellent learning opportunities
Range of social and sports committees
Summer and winter parties
Monthly get togethers
Range of diversity networks
Support for the art community

About the Company

Simmons & Simmons has a collaborative, open, and non-hierarchical culture where everyone is treated with respect and dignity, and the wellbeing of people is paramount.
The firm's dynamic minds work as one integrated team, partnering with leading organisations on inspirational projects.
Everyone's voice is heard, and employees are encouraged to have an enquiring mind and share ideas.
The firm offers innovative learning and development opportunities.
Ranked as a Times Top 50 Employer for Gender Equality, a Stonewall Top Global Employer, and a Top 75 Employer for Social Mobility.
Features artwork collections in UK offices, including Damien Hirst and Tracey Emin pieces in London.
Has a long-standing history in supporting the art community, especially up-and-coming artists.
Introduced a Strategic Advisory Council to propose strategic initiatives.
In-house generative AI tool, Percy, won an award for 'Innovation in Automation and AI Tools'.
Commended in The Times Best Law Firms 2026 across construction, employment, and intellectual property.

Equal Opportunity

Committed to fostering equality, diversity, and inclusion, ensuring equal employment opportunities.
Upholds equal opportunities regardless of race, ethnicity, religion, belief, age, disability, sexual orientation, sex, gender reassignment, gender identity, marital status, or pregnancy.
Ensures fair treatment for those serving or who have served in the armed forces, along with their families.
Accommodates requests for flexible working arrangements whenever possible.
Makes roles accessible to individuals with diverse abilities and offers reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process.
Encourages applications even if not every single requirement is met.
Reserves the right to close the vacancy early if sufficient applications are received.