Lateral and Senior Talent Partner

DAC Beachcroft•Seekonk, MA

7d•Onsite

About The Position

At DAC Beachcroft, we are one of the UK's leading international law firms, providing legal advice and strategic support to insurers, businesses, and public sector organizations across the UK, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and Latin America. Our success is built on the quality of our people, and we are committed to attracting exceptional talent that drives our continued growth and long-term success. We are seeking a Senior / Lateral Talent Acquisition Partner to lead our senior hiring strategy, focusing on Partner recruitment and key leadership appointments within our Business Services functions. This is a high-visibility role offering direct collaboration with senior stakeholders, influencing workforce planning, talent strategy, and long-term organizational capability. This role is more than just recruitment delivery; it involves identifying and attracting senior leaders who will shape the future of our business. You will work closely with Partners, senior leadership teams, and People colleagues to provide strategic hiring advice, conduct complex search assignments, and enhance direct sourcing and talent pipelining capabilities. You will also contribute to our international growth by supporting hiring activities in multiple markets and strengthening our employer brand within senior talent communities. DAC Beachcroft prides itself on its collaborative culture, commitment to inclusion, and focus on employee development. You will join a forward-thinking Talent Acquisition team where your expertise, ideas, and market insight will have a significant impact.

Requirements

Significant experience within Talent Acquisition, Executive Search, or senior-level recruitment.
A proven track record of delivering senior, specialist, or leadership appointments.
Experience within legal services, professional services, consulting, or another complex, relationship-driven environment.
Strong direct sourcing, talent mapping, and market research capabilities.
Experience building talent pipelines and translating business objectives into effective recruitment strategies.
The ability to influence and challenge senior stakeholders with credibility and confidence.
Strong commercial awareness and a good understanding of senior hiring markets.
Experience managing agency and executive search partnerships.
Excellent analytical skills and the ability to use market intelligence to shape hiring decisions.
High levels of discretion, judgment, and professionalism when handling confidential appointments.
Previous people management or supervisory experience.
Outstanding communication, organization, and stakeholder engagement skills.

Responsibilities

Lead end-to-end recruitment activity for Partner and senior Business Services appointments.
Develop tailored search and attraction strategies for complex, strategic hires.
Build and maintain talent pipelines across priority practice areas, locations, and leadership disciplines.
Conduct talent mapping, market research, and proactive direct sourcing activities.
Partner with senior business leaders to understand workforce plans, growth objectives, and future talent needs.
Provide market intelligence and trusted advice on talent availability, recruitment strategy, remuneration, and hiring risks.
Manage relationships with executive search firms, recruitment agencies, and preferred suppliers.
Use recruitment data and external market insight to drive informed hiring decisions.
Deliver an exceptional and highly professional candidate experience throughout the recruitment lifecycle.
Work closely with People Business Partners, Early Talent, and RPO colleagues to ensure a joined-up approach to talent acquisition.
Support DAC Beachcroft's Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion commitments through inclusive recruitment practices.
Provide day-to-day leadership and support to the Resourcing Coordinator.