Senior People & Talent Partner

Definely

We are seeking a motivated Senior People & Talent Partner with a bias towards action to join the team. Reporting to the Head of People, you will take ownership of end-to-end recruitment for certain functions and help build best-in-class HR tools and processes to create a scalable People Operations function.

You’ll partner closely with stakeholders across the business to ensure we attract, retain, and develop the best talent while fostering an engaging and high-performance culture. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who wants to make a significant impact in a growing and mission-driven company.

Key Responsibilities:

• Own the end-to-end recruitment process, from sourcing to hiring, ensuring a seamless candidate experience for certain positions.
• Develop and execute innovative sourcing strategies to attract top talent across various functions.
• Implement and help manage an Applicant Tracking System (ATS), training hiring managers and teams on best practices.
• Partner with hiring managers to create compelling job descriptions, interview processes, and selection criteria.
• Build strong talent pipelines to support our hiring needs, both immediate and future.
• Design and oversee an engaging onboarding journey with the Head of People that ensures new hires are set up for success from day one.
• Continuously enhance onboarding materials and processes to reflect company growth and evolving needs.
• Ensure all recruitment, onboarding, and employee data is accurately maintained and leveraged for insights.
• Foster a people-first culture by ensuring an exceptional employee experience throughout the entire employee lifecycle.

About you

• Proven experience in a people/talent role, ideally within a high-growth or tech environment.
• Strong expertise in sourcing, hiring, and implementing recruitment best practices.
• Hands-on experience implementing and managing an ATS.
• Proven experience in People Operations, successfully navigating through growth.
• Passion for employee experience, engagement, and building a thriving workplace culture.
• Data-driven mindset with the ability to track and interpret engagement metrics.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• A proactive, solution-oriented approach to challenges and opportunities.
• You will have a background in recruitment and have transitioned into a people position for a start-up/scale-up, with a proven track record of measurable outcomes.

About Definely

At Definely, we’re on a mission to simplify the way legal professionals access and understand complex information in legal documents. Trusted by a global community of customers, our LegalTech solutions integrate seamlessly into lawyers’ daily workflows, making it easier to draft, review and navigate even the most complex contracts.

Our products provide instant access to essential information, enabling legal teams to review clauses and provisions in context, reduce risk and work more efficiently – all without disrupting their flow. At Definely, we’re dedicated to solving real challenges faced by legal professionals.

Joining Definely means becoming part of a forward-thinking, collaborative team that prioritises innovation and people. We create a supportive environment driven by a shared commitment to connection, growth and success.

Recognised in the top 25 of Deloitte’s prestigious UK Technology Fast50 in 2023 and backed by Microsoft, Google and Octopus Ventures, we’re trusted by leading law firms and in-house legal teams, including A&O Shearman, Dentons, Deloitte, and Barclays, to streamline their workflows and mitigate risks.

What we offer

• We offer a highly competitive salary that reflects your skills, experience, and contributions.

Impact & Growth

• Join a fast-growing startup where your ideas matter; experiment, innovate, and see your work come to life.

High-Performance Culture

• Work in a truly meritocratic environment alongside ambitious, driven professionals who push each other to excel.
• Collaborate with some of the world’s top law firms, financial institutions, and multinational corporations.
• Enjoy a vibrant office in the heart of Aldgate with the option to work in a hybrid environment. We tend to come into the office 2-3 times a week, although you can come in more!
• Access top-tier training, mentorship, and continuous support to advance your career.

Time Off

• Enjoy 25 days of holiday per year, plus UK bank holidays, to recharge and unwind.

Pension Plan

• Secure your future with our competitive pension scheme.
• Access to Vitality healthcare, including dental and optical.

Flexible Working

• Work in a way that suits your lifestyle, with the freedom to balance professional and personal priorities.

Enhanced Parental Leave

• We support working parents with generous parental leave policies that go far beyond statutory requirements.

Cycle to Work Scheme

• Save on a new bike and accessories while promoting a healthier, more sustainable commute.

Workplace Nursery Scheme

• Saving working parents lots of money through our salary sacrifice scheme!

Top-Quality Equipment

• Get the tools you need to perform at your best, from cutting-edge tech to ergonomic office setups.

Data Privacy Notice

By submitting your application, you agree that DEFEYENE LEGAL SOLUTIONS LIMITED (‘Definely’) may collect, process, and store your personal data as part of our recruitment process. We will use the information you provide to assess your qualifications for the role you are applying for and to communicate with you regarding your application. Your personal data will be stored for up to 12 months, after which it will be securely deleted unless we have another lawful basis to retain it. You have the right to access, correct, or request the deletion of your data at any time. For more details on how we handle your personal data and your rights, please send us an email to and we will send your our privacy policy.

If you have any concerns about how your data is being processed, please do not hesitate to contact us.

If you’re excited about being part of a collaborative, innovative team where your expertise in People & Talent will directly shape the future of our business, we’d love to hear from you! At Definely, you’ll have the opportunity to influence the tools we use, define and refine key processes, and make a meaningful impact on our growth. To apply for this role please email with your CV and cover letter.