Job Description About Us Naiman Clarke is one of Australia’s longest-standing specialist legal recruitment agencies, partnering with top-tier and mid-tier firms, boutiques, corporates and government for over 20 years. We recruit lawyers and legal professionals at all levels across Australia and internationally. Our client base spans: Blue-chip multinationals and financial institutions Top and mid-tier firms across Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth and Adelaide Specialist and boutique firms in Australia and overseas We are now seeking a Director / Associate Director – Legal Recruitment to drive growth, deepen key client relationships and provide day-to-day leadership within our high-performing team . The Role You will be a senior leader and hands-on biller responsible for: Driving strategy and growth across your specialist markets and desks Leading and mentoring consultants Managing key client relationships with top and mid-tier firms, boutiques and corporates nationally Overseeing candidate strategy – quality control, pipeline development and market mapping Managing the full recruitment lifecycle– from pitch to placement and beyond Advising at partner and C-suite level on market conditions, salary benchmarking and hiring strategy Driving commercial outcomes, setting and achieving team revenue targets You’ll have the autonomy to shape your desk, while playing a key role in the strategic direction of the broader business. The ideal candidate: You are a senior recruiter or lawyer-turned-recruiter ready to step up to a genuine leadership role. Specifically, you will: Bring 5 years’ experience in legal recruitment, or a mix of legal practice and recruitment Have a proven track record of high billings and consistent revenue growth Be commercially sharp, brand-conscious and outcomes-driven Have experience leading, mentoring or coaching consultants (formal or informal) Present with polish, confidence and credibility when dealing with partners and senior stakeholders Be highly organised, with excellent written skills and strong attention to detail Be tech-savvy and comfortable working with databases, MS Office and online platforms Enjoy a collaborative, social environment while being self-motivated and accountable What we offer? At Naiman Clarke, you’ll join a tight-knit team with a strong reputation in the market and a genuinely supportive culture. We offer: Attractive guaranteed bonus commission Real leadership responsibility from day one – not a title-only role Structured mentoring and ongoing professional development Flexible working arrangements and a grown-up approach to work–life balance A social, high-energy culture Prime CBD location with modern offices and easy access to transport, cafés and amenities Contact Elvira today! Please quote reference number EN/54169 Email: enaiman@naimanclarke.com.au LinkedIn message: https://www.linkedin.com/in/elvira-naiman/ Share
