Senior Recruiter, Talent Acquisition

Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP

Senior Recruiter managing full-cycle recruiting for a leading international law firm. Partnering closely with senior leaders and hiring managers to shape hiring strategies in New York City.

Posted 5/19/2026full-timeNew York City • New York • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $160,000 - $180,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead full-cycle recruiting for contract, individual contributor, and leadership roles across various departments
Act as a strategic partner to hiring managers, directors, and executive stakeholders by providing market insight, candidate assessment, and clear, consultative guidance throughout the hiring process
Manage high-volume requisition load while maintaining exceptional candidate experience and stakeholder communication at every stage
Design and execute proactive sourcing strategies to engage and build pipelines of high-caliber talent
Leverage recruiting data, talent mapping, and market intelligence to influence hiring strategy and inform decision-making
Collaborate with HR Business Partners and Compensation teams to develop competitive offers
Utilize and maintain the Applicant Tracking System (ATS) to manage full-cycle, high volume recruiting efforts
Remain current on and adhere to Firm personnel policies and applicable employment laws
Work with HR Analytics team on compliance and reporting requirements
Perform additional duties as needed

Requirements

What you’ll need

8+ years of full cycle recruiting experience managing roles from intake through offer and close; ideally within professional services, technology or high growth environments
Proven track record of partnering directly with senior stakeholders and hiring managers on complex and high-volume searches
Exceptional client-facing skills, with the ability to shape decisions and manage expectations
Strong understanding of the external talent markets, including trends and talent availability
Demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality and appropriately handle sensitive information with tact and discretion
Ability to leverage data to inform decisions and influence stakeholders
Bachelor’s degree required

Benefits

Comp & perks

No benefits explicitly mentioned

ATS Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools

full-cycle recruitingcandidate assessmentsourcing strategiestalent mappingdata analysiscompliance reporting

Soft Skills

stakeholder communicationclient-facing skillsdecision shapingexpectation managementconfidentialitytactdiscretion