Managing Consultant - Legal Search

Korn/Ferry International

Full-time - Mid Level

5,001-10,000 employees

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

The Managing Consultant at Korn Ferry is a key role within the Legal Search Division, responsible for building strong partnerships with legal clients and candidates through business development and full life-cycle recruitment. This position requires collaboration with the search execution team to deliver high-quality recruitment services while acting as a trusted advisor to clients. The role emphasizes the importance of understanding client needs, developing targeted recruitment strategies, and ensuring successful placements.

Responsibilities

• Work with hiring managers to scope search projects by obtaining detailed job specifics including responsibilities, requirements, compensation, and company culture.
• Lead and develop comprehensive targeted recruitment strategies within the Legal landscape for qualified candidates through cold calling, direct sourcing, database mining, client referrals, and networking.
• Evaluate candidate qualifications through thorough interviews and effectively communicate their experience and qualifications to clients.
• Manage and negotiate the selection and offer process, including candidate compensation, benefits, and relocation.
• Oversee the recruitment life cycle from search kick-off to closure, ensuring 'time to fill' goals are met.
• Develop and manage strong business relationships with clients to ensure successful placements and customer satisfaction.
• Drive new business with existing customers and develop relationships with Korn Ferry Executive Search to grow business with key accounts.
• Maintain strong professional relationships with candidates by providing superior candidate care and timely updates on the recruitment process.
• Ensure timely scheduling and confirmation of interviews, compliance with applicant tracking systems, and communication with candidates.
• Identify and leverage new recruitment and business development sources.
• Provide project updates to management, client contacts, and stakeholders, escalating issues as necessary.

Requirements

• 5+ years of business experience, preferably from a law firm or legal recruiting background.
• 5+ years of experience as a full life-cycle recruiter, including cold calling and client/candidate management.
• Strong business acumen and ability to learn about different business environments and cultures.
• Consultative mindset with the ability to anticipate client needs.
• Experience in candidate sourcing through traditional and creative channels.
• Ability to conduct in-depth interviews and evaluate candidate profiles.
• Exceptional customer service focus and attention to producing quality results.
• Strong interpersonal, teamwork, and organizational skills, with the ability to interact effectively at all levels.
• Ability to multi-task and manage various recruitment projects simultaneously.
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills.
• Self-initiative and responsiveness to client requests.
• Ability to be an effective team member and handle project leadership responsibilities as needed.
• Willingness to adapt to new processes and effectively deal with change.
• PC proficiency in MS Office, including Word, Excel, and Outlook.

Nice-to-haves

• J.D. is highly preferred.