Job description
Position Title : Talent Acquisition Lead
Contract: Full-time, Independent Contractor
Location: 100% remote working
Our Firm:
Sterlington is an international law firm that combines legal and commercial excellence with modern ways of practicing. Our high-caliber partners work on complex business matters with a tailored approach to client service and a focus on financial flexibility and innovation.
We are the ultimate law firm for private clients, private capital, senior executives, leaders, HNWIs, and family offices, as well as related businesses, in both corporate and litigation matters. We take a commercial and holistic approach to the legal and business needs of our clients.
Learn more at: www.sterlingtonlaw.com
The Role:
We’re seeking a Talent Acquisition Lead to guide our senior TA team and drive hiring strategies that directly impact our culture and support our growth. As stewards of our culture, you’ll build processes from scratch and thrive in the unique mix of startup energy and corporate structure.
If you’re excited about crafting scalable talent solutions and growing with us in a fast-paced, remote environment, let’s connect.
Responsibilities:
As Talent Acquisition Lead you will:
- Lead and mentor a team of Senior Talent Acquisition partners – offering strategic direction, hands-on support, and the space they need to grow and deliver real impact
- Partner with our Head of People to shape and own scalable, thoughtful hiring strategies that support the company’s growth
- Take the lead on building and running a company-wide hiring strategy - future-focused, proactive, and aligned with business goals
- Use data to drive decisions – setting the right metrics, tracking what matters, and helping the team turn insights into action
- Own and optimize our Greenhouse setup - workflows, automation, reporting, and everything in between
- Be a hands-on leader - someone who’s just as comfortable setting vision as jumping into execution when needed
- Act as a trusted advisor to founders, partners, and hiring managers – consulting on everything from role scoping to long-term hiring plans
- Bring curiosity and interest in the AI space - we’re growing here, and want you to grow with us
Qualifications and attributes:
- 7+ years of experience in talent acquisition, with proven success managing and mentoring Senior Talent Acquisition professionals
- Ideally, a background in law firms, finance, consulting, or other professional services environments
- Comfortable working remotely and leading distributed teams effectively
- Strong experience with Greenhouse ATS - including workflows, reporting, and process optimization
- Hands-on experience building and designing talent acquisition processes from the ground up that scale with business needs
- Data-driven mindset — using metrics and insights to improve hiring strategies and team performance
- Strategic thinker with the ability to align talent acquisition plans with broader company goals
- Excellent communication skills and the confidence to consult with leadership and hiring managers as a trusted advisor
- Collaborative, empathetic leader who prioritizes team growth, accountability, and a positive culture
- Curious and adaptable, with a passion for learning—especially in fast-evolving areas like AI and technology
Sterlington is a full-service law firm that combines legal and commercial excellence with modern ways of practicing. Kindly be aware that compensation is presented in the local currency specified in the job advertisement. We invite qualified candidates from around the world to apply, emphasizing that those chosen for the position will have the opportunity to engage in discussions regarding local market rates and the corresponding compensation for the advertised role.
This position is not currently open to recruiting agency submissions.
