This is a remote position.
Senior Researcher | Fully Remote | Australian Business Hours (AEST) | Join a Global Professional Services Team
Are you a skilled researcher with a passion for connecting expert professionals to complex legal and technical cases?
Do you thrive on navigating niche markets and managing high-stakes sourcing projects?
If so, we have an exciting remote opportunity to join a dynamic, purpose-driven team supporting global clients.
About the Role
As a Senior Recruitment Researcher, you will be the Expert Sourcing Specialist and will play a vital role in identifying, assessing, and engaging top-tier experts across diverse industries to meet demanding legal case briefs.
You’ll work closely with legal and account management teams to deliver timely, high-quality expert matches while building lasting relationships within your network.
This is a fully remote role, working primarily during Australian business hours (9 AM - 5 PM AEST), with flexibility for early or late requests.
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct in-depth desktop research to find relevant experts that align with complex legal case requirements.
- Source experts beyond internal databases, focusing on niche, international, and hard-to-reach sectors.
- Analyze case briefs to advise on expert suitability, scope, and potential challenges.
- Prepare detailed expert capability assessments covering commercial fit, credibility, and risks.
- Engage directly with experts to evaluate their independence, availability, and relevance.
- Build and nurture long-term expert relationships to ensure responsiveness and quality.
- Collaborate with Account and Case teams to meet deadlines and client expectations.
- Maintain and update internal databases with sourcing insights and risk notes.
- Monitor industry trends to expand and strengthen the expert network.
- Manage multiple urgent requests efficiently with accuracy.
- Share sourcing best practices and contribute to process improvements.
What You Bring
- Bachelor’s degree in Law, Business, Science, Engineering, Research, or related fields.
- 1–3 years’ experience in research, legal support, recruitment, or professional services.
- Strong analytical skills to interpret complex briefs and overcome sourcing challenges.
- Excellent English communication skills—both written and verbal.
- Commercial awareness and understanding of professional services or legal industry dynamics.
- Confidence engaging with senior professionals and providing clear recommendations.
- Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple priorities under tight deadlines.
- Relationship-building and problem-solving abilities.
- Managerial or leadership experience is a plus.
- Ability to work Australian business hours (AEST) with flexible scheduling.
- Self-motivated and comfortable working remotely.
- Attention to detail in matching expert profiles to client requirements.
Why Join Us?
- Fully remote work from any location aligned with Australian time zones.
- Engage in diverse sourcing projects across multiple industries.
- Competitive salary range based on location and experience.
- Long-term contractor arrangement with transparent pricing.
- Access to comprehensive databases and research tools.
- Supportive team and management structure.
- Opportunity for career growth and increased responsibilities.