Technical Recruiter Job at Kirkland & Ellis in Chicago

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About Kirkland & Ellis: At Kirkland & Ellis, we dont just meet the standard for legal excellence we set it. Our culture is built on teamwork, ingenuity and an unwavering commitment to continuous growth. We tackle the most sophisticated legal challenges with bold ideas and innovative solutions, powered by the exceptional experience and ambition of our 7,000+ people, including 4,000+ attorneys, across 22 offices worldwide. Our dedicated professionals share our lawyers commitment to excellence and show up each day to do meaningful work that helps drive global business, investment and innovation forward.

What Youll Do

Are you energized by building connections with top technical talent? Join our Staff Talent Acquisition team as a Technical Recruiter, where youll drive full life cycle recruiting for Technology roles across the U.S. Youll partner with hiring managers to deliver high-impact recruiting strategies, provide data-driven insights, and create an exceptional candidate experience from start to finish. This role is ideal for a detail-oriented, relationship-driven recruiter who thrives on sourcing high-caliber Information Technology (IT) and technical professionals in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

• Lead full-cycle technical recruiting from sourcing to offer negotiation and onboarding, ensuring each candidate interaction reflects the firms professionalism, responsiveness, and commitment to excellence.
• Use creative sourcing techniques including LinkedIn Recruiter, Boolean search, networking, and other tools to attract top technology professionals.
• Partner with hiring managers to define role requirements, structure interviews, and guide hiring decisions.
• Manage relationships with external staffing firms for hard-to-fill roles.
• Track recruiting metrics and provide clear, actionable updates to business partners.

What Youll Bring

• Bachelors degree and 4+ years of full life cycle recruiting experience with a strong focus on technical talent.
• Expertise with Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS), LinkedIn Recruiter, and Boolean search.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, interpret recruiting data, and apply insights to enhance hiring outcomes.
• Proven success working cross-functionally in a professional services environment, demonstrating agility, discretion, and teamwork.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to build trust and credibility across all levels of the organization.

Compensation

The base salary range for this position in Chicago is $100,000 - $110,000. In addition, we offer a comprehensive benefits package including healthcare, paid time off, retirement, personal support, and tailored learning and development opportunities.

How to Apply

Thank you for your interest in Kirkland & Ellis LLP. To complete an application and submit your resume, please click Apply Now. If youre excited about this role but your experience doesnt perfectly fit every qualification, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right person for this role or others at Kirkland.

Equal Employment Opportunity

All employment decisions, including the recruiting, hiring, placement, training availability, promotion, compensation, evaluation, disciplinary actions, and termination of employment (if necessary) are made without regard to the employees race, color, creed, religion, sex, pregnancy or childbirth, personal appearance, family responsibilities, sexual orientation or preference, gender identity, political affiliation, source of income, place of residence, national or ethnic origin, ancestry, age, marital status, military veteran status, unfavorable discharge from military service, physical or mental disability, or on any other basis prohibited by applicable law.

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