Resourcing Consultant – Inhouse team – Top tier law firm, Sydney CBD based bei King & Wood Mallesons

• At our firm, you don’t just grow—you Learn. Master. Lead. 
• Join our in-house recruitment team - 2025 winner of ‘Australia Firm of the Year’ - International Financial Law Review (IFLR)
• This is a high-impact permanent role, perfect for a proactive recruiter able to partner with senior leaders, sourcing top talent aligned with the firm’s people strategy.

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Who are we?

A firm born in Asia, underpinned by world class capability. 

With over 3700 lawyers in 26 global locations, we help our clients manage their risk and enable their growth. Our full-service offering combines un-matched top tier local capability complemented with an international platform.

We have deep roots in Australia spanning almost 200 years and acknowledge Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the traditional owners and custodians of these lands and waters.

Role Detail

Reporting to the Lateral Resourcing Manager, this varied role has a primary focus on end-to-end recruitment for legal roles nationally. Working autonomously, yet part of a collaborative and supportive team, you will be seen as a strategic partner helping shape the future of the firm by:

• Managing recruitment processes from candidate sourcing to offer negotiation and onboarding
• Building and maintaining strong relationships with hiring managers and key stakeholders
• Designing and executing innovative sourcing strategies to attract top-tier talent
• Leveraging your expertise in Workday ATS to ensure seamless recruitment workflow and data accuracy
• Providing market insights and talent intelligence to influence strategic hiring decisions
• Promote and embody our Employee Value Proposition: Learn. Master. Lead.
• Assist on strategic projects within the Resourcing and People and Development functions
• Support diversity and inclusion initiatives across recruitment activities

About You

Ideally based in Sydney, however flexibility for Melbourne, as a brand ambassador for KWM, you will embody our core values such as trust, betterment and dynamism. Your passion for recruitment and understanding of the impact the right hire has on teams, the firm, and overall business success are essential.

You will also bring:

• Proven experience in end-to-end recruitment for legal roles, preferably within professional services, agency or law firms
• Strong stakeholder management and the ability to influence
• A focus on delivering excellent candidate experiences
• Proficiency with recruitment systems (Workday experience highly regarded)
• Strategic mindset with a passion for workforce planning and talent market analysis
• A proactive, collaborative approach and a drive to continuously improve recruitment outcomes
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Next Steps

Please click ‘Apply Now’ to apply online with your cover letter summarising why you’re applying and your resume to support your experience.

Applications close COB Thursday 11th September 2025.

If you have any questions or need any further information, please don’t hesitate to reach out to Bridget on 02) 9296 3563.

If you are not an Australian citizen or permanent resident, you must hold all visas and other approvals necessary for you to work for the firm in Australia.

Recent accolades:

• 2025 winner of ‘Australia Firm of the Year’ - International Financial Law Review (IFLR)
• 2025 winner of GOLD at the Australian Workplace Equality Index awards
• Winner at the 2025 Financial Times Innovative Lawyers Awards Asia-Pacific
• International Legal Technology Association (ILTA) recognised our Chief Innovation Officer as one of the most influential women in legal technology for 2025
• KWM was recognised as a top 20 firm (#12) at the Financial Times 2025 Global Summit celebrating 20 years of its Innovative Lawyers program

Why work with us?

We promote a collaborative culture where people feel respected, valued and supported both personally and professionally, and where diversity and inclusion also play an important role in enhancing our knowledge, driving innovative solutions for our clients and creating positive social impact. 

We live by our Principles, and strive for mastery in all that we do.  We take pride in the high quality work we deliver. Working with colleagues and clients who are leaders in their fields, means the ability to explore new paths to progress with continual learning and development, career and leadership opportunities.

As part of the KWM community you’ll have access to a suite of wellbeing initiatives, benefits, policies and processes, to enable you to achieve your career goals.

At KWM, we’ll provide you with the platform to Learn, Master, Lead.