Legal Recruitment Consultant (Associate Network) - Atrium Hr Consulting - London

Legal Recruitment Consultant (Associate Network)
Location: Remote / International
Contract Type: Associate / Freelance
Reporting to: Head of International Recruitment

Role Overview:
Atrium is looking to expand its global recruiter network with experienced Recruitment Consultants specialising in Professional Services hiring, with a particular focus on the legal sector.
This role will work closely with both our clients and our Head of International Recruitment to identify, source, engage, and screen high-quality candidates for international law firms and professional services organisations.
We are looking for commercially minded recruiters who understand the pace, professionalism, and expectations of legal recruitment and can confidently manage candidate engagement within competitive international markets.

Key Responsibilities
Candidate Sourcing & Delivery

• Identify, source, and engage high-quality legal and professional services talent internationally
• Build and maintain strong candidate pipelines across relevant markets and practice areas
• Conduct candidate screening interviews and assess suitability against client briefs
• Present qualified shortlists within agreed timelines

Client & Stakeholder Collaboration

• Work closely with Atrium’s Head of International Recruitment to fully understand client requirements and hiring briefs
• Support the delivery of recruitment assignments for international law firms and professional services clients
• Maintain high standards of professionalism and communication throughout the recruitment process

Market Knowledge & Networking

• Develop strong understanding of international legal recruitment markets and talent trends
• Build relationships within the legal and professional services sector
• Proactively identify talent pools nd competitor activity

Candidate Experience

• Ensure a high-quality candidate experience throughout the recruitment lifecycle
• Maintain clear and professional communication with candidates at all stages
• Support interview scheduling, offer management and placement processes where required

Key Skills & Experience

• Previous recruitment experience within the legal sector is essential
• Strong understanding of Professional Services and international legal hiring
• Experience sourcing mid-to-senior level talent
• Excellent stakeholder and communication skills
• Strong sourcing and networking capability, including LinkedIn and direct search methods
• Ability to work independently while collaborating within a wider international recruitment team

What We’re Looking For
We’re looking for recruiters who are:

• Commercially driven
• Highly proactive
• Relationship-focused
• Detail-oriented
• Comfortable operating in a fast-paced, growth-focused environment

Compensation Structure
This role operates on a commission-based structure, designed to reward recruiters who consistently deliver high-quality candidates and support fast, successful hiring outcomes for our clients. The model is intended to incentivise pace, quality of shortlist, and successful placement delivery.

Why Join Atrium
Atrium is at an exciting stage of growth, with ambitious expansion plans across our international recruitment offering. This is an opportunity to join a growing global recruiter network, work with high-quality international clients, and play a key role in building a scalable recruitment function within the legal sector.