Orbital · 1 week ago
Legal Talent Acquisition Partner
New York, United States
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior LevelOrbital is on a mission to make real estate transactions smarter and more efficient through their AI assistant designed for commercial real estate law. They are seeking a Legal Talent Acquisition Partner to lead hiring for critical roles, focusing on recruiting Legal Engineers and Legal Solution Architects who combine legal expertise with AI product development.
ConsultingInformation ServicesLegalLegal TechPropTechReal Estate
Responsibilities
Own hiring for US legal specialist roles
Partner with Product, GTM, and Leadership to define role requirements and success profiles for Legal Engineers and Legal Solution Architects
Build and manage full-cycle hiring processes that balance speed with deep assessment quality
Engage with attorneys, legal professionals, and ex-practitioners—speaking their language, understanding specializations, and assessing real real-estate-law depth
Act as the face of Orbital’s legal talent brand in the US
Position Orbital as the career destination for attorneys looking for meaningful, applied, non-practicing roles in AI and legal tech
Craft targeted outreach, campaigns, and narratives that connect with the motivations of attorneys seeking change
Guide candidates through a career shift—from private practice or in-house roles to legal tech—addressing concerns, educating on craft expectations, and showcasing growth opportunities
Manage a structured interview process with high clarity, consistency, and candidate care
Coach interviewers on how to assess legal and technical aptitude
Provide clear market insight on availability, seniority profiles, compensation norms, and competitive pressures
Influence decisions with data and sound judgment
Qualification
Required
You've worked in legal recruiting—either in-house, agency, or within a legal-tech environment—and understand how to identify qualified attorneys
You know real estate law, or you can learn it fast. You don't need to be an attorney, but you need enough fluency to assess specialization, seniority, and relevance
You're comfortable engaging attorneys as career-changers. You understand their motivations, their objections, and what excites them about tech
You can build pipelines in niche markets. You know how to engage passive candidates, map specialist communities, and convert curiosity into interest
You've supported hiring in high-growth environments. You can balance speed and rigor while working with demanding hiring teams
You're a storyteller. You can articulate why Orbital is uniquely positioned in the US market, and why these roles are high-impact, non-traditional paths for attorneys
You're data-driven and structured. You build clear processes, bring insight to decision-making, and communicate confidently with leaders
Preferred
Experience hiring for legal tech, legal engineering, legal operations, or product-adjacent legal roles
Familiarity with US legal qualifications, state bar requirements, and the real estate legal landscape
Experience hiring talent across multiple jurisdictions or scaling teams in a start-up/Series B environment
Benefits
401(k) Plan: Match 100% of contribution up to 4% of salary.
Paid Time Off (PTO): 20-days per year.
Sick Time off: 40 hours
Health Insurance: Competitive medical, dental, and vision plan.
Professional Development: $1,200 stipend per year
Commuter Benefits: Allocate pre-tax earnings to cover eligible commuting expenses.
In-Office Perks: Late night office dinner and weekly team meals.
Equity Participation: You will be granted stock options in a fast growing start-up!
Company
Orbital
Complete real estate due diligence in a fraction of the time. Trusted by hundreds of leading businesses and property professionals.
Founded in 2017
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$13.8MKey Investors
Parker89L Marks
2024-02-05Series Unknown
2023-05-19Series A· $8.11M
2020-07-14Seed· $4.15M
Leadership Team
William Pearce
CEO & Co-Founder
Edmond Boulle
Co-Founder
Recent News
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