Founding Recruiter

About the Company

Swans is turning a law firm from a firm that uses software into a firm whose operations run themselves. We sell to US personal-injury firms, providing software that automates high-volume, admin-heavy mechanical work. We are profitable within our first two years and are currently building the team that will scale our product and platform.

Responsibilities

• Own the end-to-end hiring process from sourcing to offer
• Build the recruiting function from scratch, including process and tooling
• Source high-quality candidates for diverse roles including Product Engineers, Legal Engineers, and Client Success
• Conduct high-volume screening and deep-dive outbound sourcing for niche technical talent
• Manage the Ashby ATS and maintain high-quality candidate data
• Partner directly with the CEO to calibrate hiring needs and feedback

Requirements

• Proven experience running full hiring loops independently
• Strong outbound sourcing skills, specifically engaging passive candidates
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, ambiguous startup environment
• Sharp judgment in assessing candidate potential and cultural fit
• Excellent written and spoken English skills
• Experience managing multiple open roles across different functions

Preferred Qualifications

• At least 3 years of recruiting or talent experience, preferably in a startup
• Technical background or ability to understand engineering vocabulary
• Evidence of high agency and ownership in previous roles

Benefits

• €65,000 base salary plus performance bonus up to €20,000
• Stock options with a 4-year vest and 1-year cliff
• Fully remote work with quarterly in-person team meetups
• Budget for professional development (executive coaching, conferences, etc.)
• Uncapped budget for hardware, tooling, and AI usage