Principal Recruiter - Legal & Professional Services (Temp/Contract Desk) jobs in United States
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The SR Group ยท 3 days ago

Principal Recruiter - Legal & Professional Services (Temp/Contract Desk)

positionNew York, NY
timeFull-time, Contract
remoteHybrid
senioritySenior Level, Lead/Staff
date5+ years exp

The SR Group is a global specialist recruitment firm recognized for their expertise in legal and professional services. They are seeking a driven, relationship-oriented 360-desk Recruiter to manage temporary and contract recruitment, build client relationships, and source top-tier interim talent.

ConsultingRecruitingStaffing Agency
Hiring Manager
Abaigeal Ryan, MBA, SHRM-CP
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Responsibilities

Build and manage a full 360 recruitment desk focused on temporary, contract, and interim roles within Legal and Professional Services
Generate new business through networking, client outreach, relationship cultivation, and market mapping
Oversee the full recruitment process, including role qualification, sourcing, interviewing, compliance, onboarding, and post-placement support
Maintain a warm, engaged candidate network to ensure rapid turnaround on temp/contract roles
Provide market insights and talent advisory to clients, positioning yourself as a trusted recruitment partner
Ensure accurate and timely documentation across internal systems (compliance, timesheets, payroll coordination, reporting)
Represent The SR Group at client meetings, industry events, and networking opportunities

Qualification

360 recruitment experienceLegal recruitment expertiseBusiness development skillsHigh-volume recruitmentProactive mindsetCommunication skillsRelationship-buildingNegotiation abilitiesOrganizational skills

Required

5+ years' experience running a 360 temp/contract recruitment desk, ideally within Legal, Professional Services, or related corporate functions
Demonstrated success in fast-paced, high-volume recruitment environments
Strong business development skills with a track record of winning and managing client accounts
Excellent communication, relationship-building, and negotiation abilities
Organized, proactive, and able to juggle multiple time-sensitive priorities
A consultative, people-first recruiter who values quality, partnership, and long-term relationships
Motivated by growth, results, and delivering outstanding service to both clients and candidates

Benefits

Strong global brand with deep specialization across key professional markets.
Competitive base salary + quarterly commission.
Clear career progression and professional development support
Flexible hybrid work model (In-office Tuesdays and Thursdays)
Comprehensive health benefits (medical, dental, vision) for employees and families
100% employer-covered HDHP for employee-only coverage
Employer-paid life insurance and long-term disability
Up to 4% employer match on 401(k) contributions
Generous PTO + 10 paid holidays

Company

The SR Group

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The SR Group consists of specialist recruitment consultancies.
dateFounded in 1987
location
London, England, GBR
people-size201-500 employees
web-link
http://www.thesrgroup.com

Funding

Current Stage
Growth Stage
Total Funding
unknown
Key Investors
Idinvest PartnersBaird Capital
2016-12-20Series Unknown
2012-12-04Series Unknown

Leadership Team

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David Buckley
Chief Executive Officer
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Darren Wentworth
Chief Operating Officer
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Recent News

EIN Presswire
The SR Group announces the launch of SR Staffing in the United States, expanding its recruitment capabilities.
2025-09-02
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