Senior Legal Executive Search Practice Lead

Instant Impact

Senior Legal Executive Search Practice Lead at Impact X redefining executive search by leveraging technology and innovative strategies. Focused on talent acquisition and building long-term client relationships.

Posted 6/2/2026full-timeLondon • 🇬🇧 United KingdomSeniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

The Senior Legal Lead will play a crucial role in identifying and acquiring new clients and building lasting relationships.
You will also source and assess Legal (Partner) talent that will make impactful placements with our clients.
This individual will manage all aspects of process, including client/candidate acquisition & management, hiring logistics, and maintaining a robust network of industry leaders.
Drive new business development efforts by identifying potential clients, building strategic relationships, and presenting tailored recruitment solutions.
Collaborate with internal teams to ensure seamless service delivery while managing the full sales cycle from prospecting to closing deals.
Partner with clients to understand their organisational needs, culture, and strategic goals.
Conduct and consult with clients on future hiring requirements, including qualifications, experience, and leadership competencies.
Build and nurture long-term client relationships to drive repeat business and client Love.
Develop and implement innovative strategies to source and attract high-calibre HR talent.
Leverage various channels, including social media, job boards, industry events, and networking, to identify potential candidates.
Assess candidates' backgrounds, skills, and potential fit for client roles through in-depth interviews and behavioural assessments.
Present shortlists of qualified candidates, providing a detailed analysis of each candidate's fit for the role and organisation.
Conduct comprehensive market research to stay abreast of industry trends, compensation benchmarks, and competitor insights.
Maintain a network of industry contacts to deepen knowledge of specific sectors and identify potential candidates and clients for future searches.
Advise clients on talent strategies, market conditions, and compensation trends based on insights and data.
Manage the entire search process from initiation to offer, ensuring timely and successful communication and placements.
Coordinate interviews, candidate assessments, and client debriefs while ensuring a seamless, positive experience for both clients and candidates.
Prepare and present status reports, candidate profiles, and hiring recommendations for clients.
Adhere to confidentiality standards and ethical guidelines, ensuring discretion and respect throughout the process.

Requirements

What you’ll need

3+ years of experience in legal search and or recruitment
Hunter mentality and drive to search out and secure new business
Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build trust and credibility with senior executives.
Strong analytical and assessment skills with the ability to evaluate candidate qualifications and potential.
Project management skills with the ability to prioritise tasks and manage multiple assignments in a fast-paced environment.
Proficiency in recruitment and CRM tools, including LinkedIn Recruiter, ATS, and CRM systems.
Understanding how the Partner system works in the legal landscape.
Personal Attributes: Hunter / Growth mindset; Strategic thinker: Able to think critically about client requirements, challenge, consultant and advise; Integrity and Discretion: Maintain a high level of professionalism, ethics, and confidentiality; Results-Oriented: Demonstrate a strong commitment to achieving fee quotas and exceeding client & candidate expectations; Resilient: Thrive in a challenging environment and be comfortable with high stakes searches and tight deadlines.

Benefits

Comp & perks

A start-up opportunity with the backing of a successful, fast‑growing organisation
Ownership of strategy, delivery and team building
The chance to create a disruptive, tech‑enabled Exec Search offering
A culture that embraces innovation, experimentation and learning
Clear commercial upside and visibility at senior leadership level
Work from Anywhere: Embrace ultimate flexibility with our policy that lets you work from anywhere in the world for up to 4 weeks each year.
Home Office Boost: Get your home office set up just right with a £200 allowance.
Invest in You: Take advantage of a £500 annual allowance dedicated to your personal development and growth.
Generous Time Off: Recharge with 25 days of holiday, plus Bank Holidays, an Employee Enrichment Day, and a special Recharge Day each year.
Clear Career Path: Know where you're headed with our transparent progression structure.
Flexible Working: Whether you prefer the comfort of home or the buzz of working onsite with clients, our flexible model supports your choice.
Team Fun: Bond with your team through exciting incentives like weekend getaways, fun socials, and team lunches.
Self-Development Time: Dedicate 10% of your working week to developing yourself, your client, and our company, Instant Impact.
We're committed to maintaining and growing our diverse, dynamic team and the inclusive culture we've built.

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Hard Skills & Tools

legal searchrecruitmentcandidate assessmentmarket researchhiring logisticsbusiness developmentstrategic relationship buildingclient managementinterview coordinationdata analysis

Soft Skills

interpersonal skillscommunication skillsanalytical skillsproject managementstrategic thinkingintegritydiscretionresults-orientedresiliencetrust building