Job Description

Head of Partner Recruitment

Location: All UK Offices (Birmingham or London preferred)

Role overview:

At Pinsent Masons, we bring together the best people to get the job done. We're curious, collaborative, and committed to excellence. We're naturally curious, constantly learning, listening, and growing. We'll truly value your ideas. You'll be joining an award-winning, hardworking and commercially minded team, where you'll have the opportunity to work with leading experts and form meaningful relationships, while making a difference. You'll get the opportunity to be involved in varied and challenging work. Working in an open and supportive environment, to deliver outstanding results.


As our Head of Partner Recruitment, you'll play a pivotal role in driving our global growth strategy by identifying, attracting, and integrating exceptional lateral partners from a diverse talent pool.


This is more than a recruitment role--it's a strategic leadership opportunity to influence the future of our firm.

What You'll Be Doing

Lead the Strategy: Design and implement a market-leading global partner recruitment strategy aligned with our business goals and DEI ambitions. Source Top Talent: Proactively identify and engage high-calibre candidates through market mapping and direct sourcing. Build Relationships: Collaborate with senior stakeholders across the firm, including Group Heads, Sector Heads, and International Leaders. Drive the Process: Manage the full lifecycle of partner recruitment--from initial engagement to offer management and onboarding. Champion the Candidate Experience: Ensure a smooth, professional, and inclusive journey for every candidate. Monitor Success: Work with finance and business teams to track new partner performance and support long-term integration.

What You'll Bring

Significant experience in a senior, strategic recruitment role--ideally within the legal or professional services sector. A proven track record in partner-level hiring and direct sourcing. Strong stakeholder management and project leadership skills. Familiarity with external search firms and market intelligence. A passion for diversity, equity, and inclusion in recruitment.

Why Join Us?

We're proud to be a Disability Confident and Stonewall Top Employer, a Valuable 500 member, and a signatory of the Race at Work Charter. We believe our strength lies in our differences--and we're committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive.


We offer flexible working arrangements and a culture that supports your personal and professional growth.



What Happens Next?


Once you apply, our Recruitment team will review your application and be in touch. We typically hold two interview stages--one virtual and one in person--though we remain flexible to meet your needs