Job Description

Are you a dynamic, organized self-starter with a passion for finding the best talent? Join our global firm as a Talent Acquisition (TA) Specialist and make a real impact! We're looking for an experienced recruiter or talent acquisition professional who's eager to thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment. As a TA Specialist, you'll lead the recruitment process, create compelling job advertisements, screen candidates, and build strong relationships with hiring managers and stakeholders. You'll also develop sourcing strategies, manage offer approvals, and ensure compliance with legal and ethical standards.

Key Responsibilities

Lead the recruitment process from job intake to offer management. Create job advertisements that attract top talent. Screen candidates and provide shortlists. Utilize recruitment systems and tools for data accuracy. Serve as a key point of contact for candidate communications. Collaborate with local HRBP on strategies. Develop sourcing strategies and build a pipeline of qualified talent. Partner with stakeholders to expand the talent pool. Coordinate offer approvals and extend formal job offers. Manage candidate acceptance or decline processes. Ensure compliance with legal and ethical standards.

Qualifications & Skills

Experience in recruitment or talent acquisition Proficient in recruitment systems and tools. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Strong organizational abilities. Knowledge of sourcing strategies and techniques. Ability to navigate a fast-paced environment.


Why Join Us? We offer a supportive and collaborative work environment where your contributions are valued and recognized. This role provides an excellent opportunity to advance your career in talent acquisition, learn from experienced professionals, and make a meaningful impact on our firm's growth and success.

A&O Shearman is a new global industry-leading law firm, with 48 offices in 28 countries worldwide. Our fluency in English law, US law, and the laws of the world's most dynamic markets, enables us to provide unmatched insight and seamless delivery to clients. We work on challenging and important deals and disputes that have the potential to shape the future.



We offer exceptional opportunities for our people; opportunities to work for the world's leading businesses; to transform the status quo, and to deliver your best work, helping you and your career to thrive, while delivering unparalleled outcomes for our clients.



Whether you're helping clients solve complex challenges, transforming the ways we manage our business, or ensuring the smooth-running of our operations, this is an environment where you can belong and excel. We provide first-rate training and development, we are committed to an inclusive environment, and we provide support and ways of working that help you optimise your wellbeing.

This role is based in our Belfast office with an expectation of 3 days in the office and 2 days working from home.

What truly defines a career with us? We recruit the best and ask for the best of you. And together, we will redefine success.



Should you require additional support at any stage of the recruitment process due to a disability or a health condition, please do not hesitate to contact a member of our recruitment team who will work with you to provide any adjustments as required.



We are an equal opportunities recruiter and do not discriminate on the basis of race, colour, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or any other protected characteristic.



We recognise the value of flexible working and embrace hybrid working, allowing our people to work from home up to 40% of their working time. We do however remain committed to working together in person for the remaining 60% of time so that we can learn, grow and succeed together.