Resourcing Executive

About Konexo

Konexo, developed by Eversheds Sutherland, provides alternative legal services and consulting to support in-house legal and compliance functions across the globe. Our teams are based in the UK, US, Asia and Middle East.

We provide a full range of services – all supported by advanced technology, smart systems and bright minds - from helping to design the optimum team, to providing interim resourcing, managed services and large-scale project support.

The Interim Resourcing team within Konexo is an established player in the flexible legal staffing market. Created to meet client demand for interim legal, company secretarial, HR and compliance professionals, we provide access to consultant resource with the support of a globally branded law firm.

The Role

We have a wide variety of clients, from a range of sectors and industries such as financial services, TMT, consumer, healthcare and more, that trust Konexo to provide high quality, interim professionals. Clients are at the heart of what we do. An ability to think about client interest first and deliver to that, is a must.

Our recruitment team focus on finding and onboarding the best legal talent to join our Konexo community. As Resourcing Executive, you will build relationships with our existing community and use your knowledge of their skills and experience to deliver the right consultant for each opportunity that our client’s give us.

Success in this role means: building your expertise of relevant skillsets in the legal market, achieving consistently excellent client feedback, , and a higher conversion rate of opportunities leading to an increased number of  placements. We are looking for a highly motivated individual with a positive attitude and keen interest in the alternative legal services sector.

You will need to want a role where you can:

• Excel in verbal and written communications
• Work to KPIs and clear objectives
• Develop strong relationships with consultants, clients and teams and lawyers across the firm
• Focus on delivery and evidence successes

Key responsibilities

• Work with the Managing Director, Senior Manager and other Resourcing team members to respond to flexible staffing requests from clients, both internal and external
• Utilise our Global Applicant Tracking System (Bullhorn ATS) to accurately track key data points in relation to consultants, clients, opportunities and placements
• Maintain an ongoing relationship with Konexo consultants to enable the team to make informed decisions when matching consultants to opportunities with clients of Konexo
• Management and scheduling of interviews for clients; ensuring each consultant receives a clear and informative brief pre-interview
• Work with the Operations Executive to support the processing of all documentation related to making a placement

Skills and experience

• Experience of supporting a busy recruitment team and/or administration within professional services is desirable, though an ability to demonstrate a keen interest in upskilling in this area will be considered
• Attention to detail: meticulously follow processes and ensure accuracy in all tasks
• Communication: strong verbal and written communication skills to interact with clients and consultants
• Relationship building: keen interest in building and maintaining strong relationships within your network
• Client focus: experience or interest in a role where delivering exceptional client service is key
• Organisational skills: ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities effectively
• Problem solving abilities: ability to identify and resolve issues quickly and efficiently
• Team collaboration: ability to work well within a team and contribute to team success
• Resilience: Ability to bounce back from setbacks, taking learning points to ensure future success

What’s in it for you?

At Eversheds Sutherland, we provide benefits focused on looking after you: your development, your performance, your financial future and your health, as well as providing the opportunity to make a contribution to the world.

• We’re fair, transparent and equitable
• We share in the success of the firm, reward alignment to our values, going above and beyond and your individual performance
• We support flexible ways of working through our remote working policy and commitment to flexible, agile and hybrid ways of working
• We support your health and performance through our dental, healthcare and wellness support
• We support everything you are and all you bring through our powerful commitment to diversity and inclusion
• We provide a platform for your career, whatever your ambitions through our structured professional and personal training, mentoring and development programs
• We provide experience and opportunity through international and cross-function exposure
• We provide an opportunity to give back through our pro bono work and community engagement
• We help you plan ahead through retirement planning, insurance and assurance

Diversity & Inclusion

At Eversheds Sutherland, “Inclusive” is a core business value. We bring together different skillsets, global mindsets and approaches. We foster diversity of thought and the freedom to put ideas into action. We have an inherent respect for the individual. We have a strong belief in collaboration and teamwork. Sharing ideas, asking questions, solving challenges and meeting our clients’ goals: together.

We want all our people to thrive at work and reach their full potential and we work hard to continue to build a diverse and inclusive culture, monitor and report on our progress and impact, and develop our approach. This is reflected in our policies, systems and processes, and in our work with diversity membership organisations.

Many of our people work flexibly in some way and we are open to considering how we can accommodate flexible working arrangements alongside role requirements. If this is important to you, please talk to us about it during the recruitment process.

We want you to perform at your best during our recruitment process. If there is any adjustment or support you need, please contact us so we can discuss how we can best assist you.

For you,

For your success.

And what's next.