As part of our International Law Firm Recruitment team, we are looking for a high-energy, research-driven Research Consultant who thrives in a fast-paced, outreach-heavy environment.
This role goes beyond traditional research. It requires active market engagement,
including candidate outreach, headhunting, and mapping international talent pools.
The Research Consultant will work closely with recruiters across the entire search lifecycle. From strategy to execution playing a critical role in delivering successful mandates globally.
Key Responsibilities â Delivering high-impact Talent mapping and market across international legal markets.
â Actively identify and engage candidates through headhunting, cold calling, and structured outreach.
â Partner with recruiters to execute search mandates for international law firms and global clients.
â Build and maintain strong candidate pipelines across geographies.
â Develop robust search strategies based on client briefs and market intelligence.
â Conduct detailed market mapping, competitor analysis, and talent landscaping.
â Prepare search updates, talent reports, and market insights for internal and client use.
â Contribute to the team’s knowledge base on global legal markets, hiring trends, and talent movement.
â Identify current business opportunities through market research and talent insights.
â Continuously experiment with innovative sourcing and research techniques to uncover passive talent.
Requirement âStrong written and spoken English ability.
â Strong background in active candidate outreach, including calling, headhunting, team mapping, and cold calling.
â High level of confidence and persistence on calls; comfortable engaging senior professionals across geographies.
â Exposure to international recruitment is highly preferred, especially with international law firms or global markets.
â Candidates from international sales or business development backgrounds are also encouraged, given their comfort with outreach and targets.
â Excellent communication skills, with the ability to build rapport with candidates across different regions and cultures.
â A research-driven mindset with the ability to independently map markets, identify talent pools, and generate leads.
â High energy, self-starter attitude, and ability to work in a fast-paced, target-driven environment.
â Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
â Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a team.
â Experience in talent mapping, competitive intelligence, and market research is preferred.
â Natural phone conversationalist with strong interpersonal skills.
â Quick learner with critical thinking ability and intellectual curiosity.
â Proficient in MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).
â Bachelor’s degree is mandatory.
📌 Research Consultant (Mumbai)
🏢 Vahura
📍 Mumbai