Senior Talent Acquisition Business Partner

We are seeking an experienced and commercially focused Senior Talent Acquisition Business Partner to join a leading Legal services organisation based in Leeds city centre, offering hybrid working.

Reporting to the Director of HR, you will lead the Talent Acquisition function, partnering with senior leaders to attract, engage and retain high-calibre talent. This is a strategic and hands-on role, offering the opportunity to influence hiring decisions, strengthen talent pipelines, enhance employer branding and support business growth.

The Role

As a trusted partner to the business, you will develop and deliver talent acquisition strategies that meet both current and future workforce needs. Working closely with Directors, Heads of Division and hiring managers, you will drive recruitment excellence while ensuring an outstanding candidate experience.

This role combines strategic planning with operational delivery, making it ideal for an experienced talent acquisition professional who enjoys building relationships, influencing stakeholders and delivering results.

Key Responsibilities

Talent Acquisition Strategy

• Develop and implement talent acquisition strategies aligned to business objectives.
• Partner with leaders to understand current and future hiring needs.

Recruitment Delivery

• Manage end-to-end recruitment processes from briefing to onboarding.
• Support managers in defining role requirements and selection criteria.
• Source candidates using LinkedIn Recruiter, professional networks, referrals and recruitment partners.
• Manage offer negotiations and maintain candidate engagement throughout the process.

Leadership & Stakeholder Management

• Lead, coach and develop the Talent Acquisition team.
• Build strong relationships with senior stakeholders across the organisation.

Employer Brand & Candidate Experience

• Champion and enhance the employer brand and employee value proposition.
• Develop attraction campaigns that showcase culture and career opportunities.
• Increase presence within professional networks and talent communities.
• Deliver a positive, engaging and inclusive candidate experience.

Reporting & Continuous Improvement

• Track and analyse recruitment metrics including time-to-hire, cost-per-hire and source effectiveness.
• Use data and market insight to improve recruitment outcomes.
• Optimise recruitment systems, processes and tools.
• Ensure compliance with employment legislation and data protection requirements.

About You

You will be a credible and influential Talent Acquisition professional with experience operating in a Legal / professional services environment.

Essential Experience

• Significant in-house Talent Acquisition experience within the Legal sector.
• Strong knowledge of legal and professional services recruitment markets.
• Experience partnering with senior stakeholders and business leaders.
• Proven success sourcing high-calibre talent across specialist disciplines.
• Strong LinkedIn Recruiter and ATS experience.

Why Join?

This is an opportunity to take ownership of a key business function and play a significant role in shaping future growth. You'll work closely with senior leaders, lead a talented team and have the autonomy to drive improvements that make a real impact.

If you're an ambitious Talent Acquisition leader looking for a role that combines strategy, leadership and hands-on delivery, we'd love to hear from you.