How to Hire a Head of Legal:
Tips and Insights
65
days to hire
15
candidates delivered
Marketing
Our team has filled the Head of Legal vacancy by successfully hiring a candidate from iMonMedia. iMonMedia is one of the leaders among marketing companies that combines various technologies and intelligent solutions to provide partners with the best service on the market.
In this article, we will share valuable information and best practices to help you make the right decision when hiring a Head of Legal.
Candidate profile
We were looking for an exceptional professional with a background in IT or general consulting services. Our ideal candidate would have extensive experience in GDPR and AML compliance, contract management, public offerings, bank account opening, corporate structuring, risk management, and monitoring of regulatory changes. The future manager should be able to handle tasks of any complexity level related to legal issues throughout the company.
Sourcing Strategy
Our first step was a thorough market analysis. We considered not only our client's needs but also the specifics of the industry in which the company operates to form a clear profile of the ideal candidate.
So, our steps included:
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Competitive environment analysis: We thoroughly researched competitors in the performance marketing sector, identifying their strategies and approaches to work to highlight key donor companies and start searching for candidates specifically from these companies.
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Developing a list of potential candidates: Based on the results of the analysis, we created a list of specialists who could meet our requirements;
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Developing attractive content: Our team developed a creative job description and prepared a powerful pitch to attract candidates to the best development opportunities in the company.
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Active search for passive candidates: We systematically identified and approached passive candidates, trying to get them as interested as possible in considering the vacancy and in further discussing opportunities for cooperation with the company.
Results
160
longlist
candidates
15
candidates
delievered
10
candidates
interviewed
65 days
time to close
Key to Success
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Conduct a quality briefing session with hiring managers: Before starting the hiring process, it is important to have a comprehensive briefing session with the hiring managers. Together, identify the necessary qualifications and skills required for the Head of Legal role. It's important to understand what qualities and experience will match your team's goals and the future direction of the company. Creating a detailed candidate profile is key to attracting the right talent..
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Focus on key competencies: When screening candidates, pay attention to their key competencies, such as GDPR and AML compliance, contract management, corporate structuring, and risk management. Look for candidates with international experience and contacts with lawyers, auditors, and collectors.
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Develop a smart, targeted approach to sourcing candidates. Engage professional job boards, legal forums, social media, and referrals from existing employees to find potential candidates.
By implementing these strategies and ideas, we were able to optimize the process of hiring a Head of Legal for iMonMedia. With a clear understanding of the role, strong assessment criteria, and effective sourcing methods, we were well prepared to attract and hire the best legal talent for our client.
Don't delay in attracting the best talent for your company. Contact The Gravity Agency today and we will help you find the right candidates for your needs quickly and efficiently.
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