Manager, Talent Solutions (CS & P&D)

The Manager, Talent Solutions will join an established team of legal recruiters within Consilio, working collaboratively across the Client Solutions, People & Development, and New Business teams. Successful candidates must be highly motivated, exhibit a strong commitment to client service, and demonstrate the ability to work effectively in a dynamic, fast‑paced environment.

This unified role combines both client‑facing responsibilities (commercial strategy, requirement scoping, and fulfillment) and candidate‑facing responsibilities (recruiting, screening, interviewing, vetting, and professional development). The Manager, Talent Solutions plays a critical role in aligning qualified legal professionals with client needs while maintaining strong relationships across the candidate and client lifecycle.

Client & Commercial Responsibilities

• Strategize commercially with clients and the New Business team to understand openings, define requirements, and support successful fulfillment.
• Interact with corporate legal departments and law firms to understand opportunities, specific needs, and present viable candidates.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to clients on the legal talent market and industry trends.
• Support New Business and Client Solutions teams to ensure high‑quality service delivery.
• Utilize Salesforce to input, track, and manage new client orders.

Talent Acquisition & Candidate Development

• Recruit, screen, interview, vet, and professionally develop legal professionals.
• Build strong candidate pipelines aligned with supply and demand signals.
• Validate candidate skills, experience, business acumen, and professionalism, including providing final approval for placements.
• Prepare candidates for client interviews and guide them through the hiring and onboarding processes.
• Match existing roster and prospective candidates to client requirements and present recommendations to internal stakeholder teams.

Relationship Management

• Maintain active relationships with candidates both on and off assignment.
• Assist in the management and growth of existing candidate relationships by staying informed about the legal job market and client environments.
• Participate in in‑person and virtual legal networking events to identify prospective candidates and client opportunities.

Operations, Documentation & Collaboration

• Verify all activities are accurately documented in Bullhorn (ATS) and applicable tracking tools such as Smartsheet.
• Collaborate with People & Development team members to educate them on client needs and talent requirements.
• Engage administrative teams to ensure all employment or client‑required paperwork is completed prior to assignment.
• Work independently and proactively to meet aggressive timelines and manage competing priorities across cross‑functional groups.
• Demonstrate sound business judgment when navigating wide‑ranging matters and conflicting deadlines.
• Promote teamwork by cultivating relationships, sharing information, and communicating effectively.
• Identify, prioritize, and resolve issues quickly and effectively with a positive, practical approach.
• Show interest in learning and using various tools, including proprietary systems.
• Practice and adhere to the Consilio Handbook.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Education

  • Bachelor’s degree required; Juris Doctor (J.D.) highly preferred.

  Experience

  • 3–5 years of legal experience (large law firm, in‑house, or legal services consulting).
  • Prior legal recruiting experience highly preferred.

  Skills

  • Ability to assess legal talent and align candidate capabilities to client requirements.
  • Strong communication, interpersonal, and relationship‑building skills.
  • Excellent attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment.
  • Experience with Bullhorn or similar ATS; Salesforce experience preferred.

Consilio’s True North Values

Excellence  - We strive to make every client our advocate

Passion - We DO because we CARE

Collaboration - We win together through teamwork and communication

Agility - We flex, adapt and embrace change

People - We value, respect and invest in our teammates

Vision - We create clarity of purpose and a clear path forward

Consilio, LLC is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status.

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