Talent Engagement Manager

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 are looking for a Talent Engagement Manager to join our Konexo team in London. This is a pivotal role focussed on attracting, engaging and onboarding high calibre legal professionals into our flexible resourcing platform. You will own the candidate attraction strategy, deliver an exceptional application experience and maintain strong relationships with our consultant lawyer community.

As the first point of contact for prospective consultants, you will play a key role in shaping their journey with Konexo, ensuring seamless onboarding and engagement.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and implement innovative strategies to attract freelance lawyers and legal professionals.
• Act as the primary contact for candidates, providing a positive and inclusive experience.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with our consultant lawyer network.
• Organize and attend candidate-facing events (virtual and in-person) to promote Konexo.
• Manage the end-to-end recruitment process: screening, interviewing, and progressing candidates.
• Ensure accurate and timely communication with applicants throughout the process.
• Oversee onboarding of new consultants, ensuring compliance and smooth integration into the platform.
• Maintain and refresh talent pools within our CRM/ATS.
• Proactively identify skills gaps and pipeline needs to meet client demand.
• Collaborate with account managers to align talent supply with project requirements.
• Monitor recruitment metrics and candidate feedback to enhance processes.
• Work closely with marketing to develop campaigns that strengthen Konexo’s brand in the flexible legal market.
• Support strategic projects such as diversity initiatives, training programs, and technology enhancements.

Skills and experience

• Previous experience in legal recruitment (either agency or talent acquisition)
• Demonstrable understanding and interest in alternative resourcing models
• Proficiency with CRM and ATS systems such as LinkedIn Recruiter and Bullhorn
• Excellent relationship building and communication skills
• An eye for detail and ability to thrive under pressure
• Experience managing candidate engagement events

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.