Talent Manager, Robert Half Legal - Houston West

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JOB REQUISITION Talent Manager, Robert Half Legal - Houston West LOCATION TX HOUSTON WEST JOB DESCRIPTION Talent Manager – Robet Half Legal Robert Half | Houston Market | Hybrid | Client-facing | Relationship-driven career

Do you thrive on building relationships, creating opportunities, and helping clients staff projects or solve problems in their organization with talent solutions?

As a Talent Manager , you'll serve in a dual role: • Trusted advisor to legal professionals looking for work

• Strategic hiring partner to local corporate legal departments and law firms

​ You'll help companies solve critical hiring challenges while connecting top talent to career-defining opportunities. Success in this role comes from your ability to build relationships, understand business needs, identify exceptional talent, and create matches that deliver long-term impact for both clients and candidates.

What You'll Do Client-Facing Responsibilities • Develop and grow relationships with new and existing legal clients throughout the Houston market

• Conduct virtual, phone, and in-person meetings with hiring managers and business leaders

• Uncover hiring challenges and provide consultative talent solutions

• Expand client utilization of Robert Half's services through exceptional service and trusted partnerships

• Present highly qualified legal professionals to clients

• Negotiate offers and facilitate successful placements

• Become a trusted advisor to organizations ranging from emerging companies to established market leaders in the legal space

​ Market Development & Community Engagement • Build your presence within the local legal community

• Participate in professional associations, networking groups, and industry events

• Stay informed on hiring trends, talent availability, and market conditions

• Strengthen Robert Half's reputation as the premier resource for legal talent in Houston

What Makes Someone Successful Here • You genuinely enjoy building relationships and trust

• You communicate confidently with professionals at all levels, from Paralegals to Partners of law firms

• You can balance multiple priorities while maintaining urgency and follow-through

• You thrive in a fast-paced, goal-oriented environment

• You enjoy influencing, negotiating, and helping people make important decisions

• You are resilient, competitive, and motivated by outcomes

• You are naturally curious and ask thoughtful questions to uncover opportunities

• You enjoy solving business and career challenges in real time

Why Robert Half Houston • Nationally recognized brand with a strong local market presence

• Established client base combined with significant growth opportunities

• Collaborative and supportive leadership team invested in your success

• Best-in-class training, tools, and professional development resources

• Top of the line technology to help you work smart

• Clear career advancement opportunities

• Competitive base salary plus performance-based compensation

• The ability to make a meaningful impact on businesses and careers every day

Qualifications • Bachelor’s degree required; legal certification and/or Juris Doctor (JD) preferred.

• 2+ years of experience in the legal arena

• Proven track record of achieving results in a relationship-driven environment

• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills

• Strong business acumen and ability to advise clients and candidates effectively

• High sense of urgency, accountability, and follow-through

• Ability to leverage legal knowledge to develop business opportunities and deliver talent solutions

Who Thrives in This Role? This opportunity is ideal for someone with a background in legal, sales, or consulting who enjoys building meaningful relationships and creating win-win outcomes. The most successful Talent Managers combine business development, talent acquisition, and trusted-advisor skills to become indispensable partners to clients.

If you're looking for a career that blends consultative sales, relationship-building, and market impact, Robert Half Houston offers the platform to grow and succeed.

Top Reasons to Work for Robert Half: • EXCITING CAREER OPPORTUNITIES WITH THE INDUSTRY LEADER –  For more than 75 years, our history of success and strong client relationships provide a level of stability few companies can match.

• PERFORMANCE = REWARD –  We offer exceptional earning potential and a competitive benefits package, including a base salary and bonus pay (for talent professional positions), group health insurance benefits (medical, vision, dental), flexible spending and health savings accounts, life and accident insurance, adoption, surrogacy and fertility assistance, paid parental leave of up to 6 weeks, and short/long term disability. Robert Half provides paid time off for vacation, personal needs, and sick time. The amount of Choice Time Off (CTO) our people receive varies based on their years of service and is pro-rated based on the hours worked per week. A new hire earns up to 17 days of CTO per calendar year. Our people also receive up to 11 paid holidays per calendar year. We also offer the opportunity to contribute to our company 401(k) savings and investment plan or deferred compensation plan (if eligible), with an employer match of 100% on the first 3% of your contributions for eligible employees. Learn more at  roberthalfbenefits.com .

• UPWARD MOBILITY –  With more than 300 locations worldwide, we provide excellent career advancement potential, both locally and beyond.

• TOOLS FOR SUCCESS –  We provide world-class training, client relationship management tools and advanced technology to help you succeed.

• RESPECTED WORLDWIDE –  Robert Half has appeared on FORTUNE magazine’s list of “Most Admired Companies” since 1998, as well as numerous “Best Places to Work” lists around the world.

• OUTSTANDING CORPORATE RESPONSIBILITY –  We believe in an “Ethics First” philosophy, which means we are com

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