Legal Talent Acquisition Specialist (Temp)
About The Position
Ontra is the leader in AI-powered solutions for the private markets. Powered by industry-leading AI, data from over 2 million contracts, and a global network of legal professionals, Ontra automates critical private market workflows across the fund lifecycle. Ontra’s solutions transform unstructured data trapped in static documents into actionable intelligence, enabling firms to accelerate contracts, streamline compliance, and automate entity management. Trusted by more than 1,000 global GPs, investment banks, law firms, and advisors – including nine of the top ten PEI-ranked firms worldwide – Ontra helps firms focus on what’s important. Our Culture Ontra is a remote-first company that values the power of connection. We find innovative ways to stay connected, both virtually and in person. By promoting ownership, inspiring creativity, and championing collaboration, Ontra enables you to shape your impact and growth. Our commitment to innovation extends beyond our technology; it’s embedded in our culture, and AI plays a crucial role in everything we do. Our culture is one where belonging is the cornerstone of every interaction, rooted in acceptance and respect for all. Our commitment to inclusion begins at the application process, ensuring a fair and equitable hiring experience that values the unique contributions you bring from day one. About the Role Ontra is seeking a Temporary Legal Talent Acquisition Specialist, reporting to our Manager, Talent Partners, to join its growing Talent team! We’re looking for someone excited to drive recruiting excellence in a high-growth, competitive environment. In this role, you will be the subject matter expert on legal recruiting, integrating with our Legal Network team to understand their hiring needs, provide insights on market trends, and develop creative strategies to attract and engage talent. If you are someone who has experience with high-volume recruiting and understands what makes lawyers tick, we’d love to get to know you!
Requirements
- Experience: 2+ years of full-cycle recruiting experience within a high-volume agency environment; experience sourcing and hiring lawyers required.
- Tech Savvy: Working knowledge of recruiting technologies and sourcing tools (e.g., Greenhouse or Ashby, LinkedIn Recruiter, and GSuite)
- Communication: Ability to effectively connect, engage, and communicate with stakeholders across the business as well as legal candidates at all levels
- Creative: Ability to think strategically, intuitively solve problems, and adapt quickly to thrive in a fast-paced environment with changing needs and priorities
- Competitive & Goal-Motivated: Driven by deadlines and energized by meeting and exceeding targets; you have a bias toward action and are excited by the opportunity to build something
Responsibilities
- Pipeline Building: Independently drive high-volume candidate pipeline; manage application review, utilize LinkedIn Recruiter, drive referral campaigns, and find other creative methods to engage and attract top legal talent (role is 70% outbound)
- Full-Cycle Recruiting: Own candidate lifecycle and ensure a smooth, efficient and positive candidate experience from start to finish, including coordinating, sourcing, screening, stakeholder management, and hand-off for onboarding; you’ll manage 1-3 reqs with an anticipated number of weekly screens around 35-40 once fully ramped
- Subject Matter Expertise: You will be the go-to person for all things legal recruiting, and have ideas on how to attract lawyers to our unique, remote Legal Network openings
Benefits
- Remote-first by design, with regular in-person gatherings and hub spaces in NYC, Santa Barbara, and London
- Twice yearly team offsites for in-person collaboration
- Paid flexible time off policy
- Paid parental leave and benefits
- Employer-supported retirement contributions, varying by country
- Monthly phone and internet reimbursement
- Pick Your Perk stipend to spend on what matters most to you, from well-being and gym memberships, to home office setup, student loans, pet care, and more
- Company-sponsored LinkedIn Learning accounts, department budgets for professional development, and robust onboarding program
- Various options for medical, dental, and vision insurance
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
