Recruiter - 12 month FTC
Axiom
Summary
Axiom is seeking an experienced Recruiter to join our team on a 12-month fixed-term contract. This is a hands-on recruiting role with ownership of searches across North America and our international markets, focused on corporate and commercial roles. You'll partner closely with hiring leaders to shape search strategy, provide a clear view of the talent market, and move candidates through a thoughtful, well-managed process. The role calls for strong judgment, independence, and the ability to manage complex searches and stakeholder relationships in a fast-paced environment.
Job description
About the Role
Axiom is seeking an experienced Recruiter to join our team on a 12-month fixed-term contract. This is a hands-on recruiting role with ownership of searches across North America and our international markets, focused on corporate and commercial roles. You'll partner closely with hiring leaders to shape search strategy, provide a clear view of the talent market, and move candidates through a thoughtful, well-managed process. The role calls for strong judgment, independence, and the ability to manage complex searches and stakeholder relationships in a fast-paced environment.
What You'll Do
- Own full-cycle recruitment for corporate and commercial roles across North America and international markets, from intake and search strategy through sourcing, assessment, offer, and close.
- Quickly ramp into active searches, recruiting processes, and hiring priorities to provide consistent support and continuity throughout the 12-month contract.
- Partner with senior stakeholders to define role requirements, advise on market conditions, and set clear expectations for search timelines and outcomes.
- Build sourcing strategies using market mapping, direct outreach, referrals, and other active and passive channels.
- Balance immediate hiring needs with longer-term pipeline development by building and maintaining talent pools for current and anticipated corporate and commercial roles across markets.
- Guide candidates through each stage of the process, including interview preparation, compensation discussions, feedback, and timing.
- Share funnel data, pipeline insights, and industry research to inform hiring decisions and future workforce planning.
- Keep clear, current documentation on search strategy, pipeline health, candidate status, stakeholder decisions, and next steps to support continuity and a smooth handoff at the end of the contract.
About You
- 5+ years of full-cycle recruiting experience, in-house or agency.
- Experience leading searches for corporate and commercial functions across North America and international markets, with the ability to manage multiple roles and priorities independently.
- Strong judgment and credibility with senior stakeholders, candidates, and cross-functional partners.
- A consultative approach: you can challenge assumptions, explain market realities, and help hiring teams make informed decisions.
- Experience using recruitment data to assess pipeline health, identify challenges, and guide decisions.
- Fluency with applicant tracking systems, with Greenhouse preferred, and sourcing tools such as LinkedIn Recruiter.
- Strong organization and project management skills, attention to detail, and clear communication.
- A commitment to providing an excellent experience for both candidates and hiring teams.
Requirements
- 5+ years of full-cycle recruiting experience, in-house or agency
- Experience leading searches for corporate and commercial functions across North America and international markets
- Ability to manage multiple roles and priorities independently
- Strong judgment and credibility with senior stakeholders, candidates, and cross-functional partners
- Consultative approach to challenge assumptions and explain market realities
- Experience using recruitment data to assess pipeline health and guide decisions
- Fluency with applicant tracking systems, Greenhouse preferred
- Sourcing tools such as LinkedIn Recruiter
- Strong organization and project management skills
- Attention to detail and clear communication
- Commitment to excellent candidate and hiring team experience
Benefits
- Healthcare
- Life & Disability Coverage
- 401(k) Matching
- Paid Sick Time
- Paid Personal Time Off
- Paid Parental Leave
- 20% Completion Bonus
Company overview
Axiom is a leading global legal services company that provides innovative solutions to corporate legal departments and law firms. Founded in 2000, the company has revolutionized the legal industry by offering a flexible, technology-enabled approach to legal talent and services. Axiom operates as a hybrid model combining elements of traditional law firms, legal staffing agencies, and legal process outsourcing. The company specializes in providing experienced lawyers for secondments, managed services, and consulting engagements across various practice areas including corporate law, compliance, litigation, and intellectual property. With operations spanning North America, Europe, and Asia-Pacific, Axiom serves Fortune 500 companies and major corporations seeking cost-effective, flexible legal solutions. The company's innovative platform connects clients with highly qualified legal professionals while leveraging technology to streamline legal operations and improve efficiency. Axiom has been recognized as a disruptor in the legal industry, challenging traditional law firm models with its scalable, client-centric approach to legal services delivery.