With a career spanning nearly two decades across legal and financial services recruitment, Chantel Forster brings an unmatched depth of expertise in search, advisory and talent strategy, from solicitor to partner, and everything in between.
Having led the national talent acquisition function at Herbert Smith Freehills, a Tier 1 global law firm, Chantel was instrumental in driving Solicitor and Partner-level hiring across Australia.
She spearheaded the firm’s Australian lateral recruitment function, led Partner-level mandates across four states, and played a key role in resourcing strategy, regulatory compliance and systems transformation.As a member of HSF’s Global Partner Promotions Panel and Senior Leadership Team, Chantel influenced firm-wide talent decisions at the highest level.
Prior to this she held pivotal positions at a renowned Executive Search firm in both London and Australia, where she served as Managing Director.
Chantel's time within a global law firm and agency environment equipped her with invaluable insights into the intricacies of legal talent acquisition, and what law firms seek in a hire. This has enabled her to foster lasting relationships and deliver exceptional results for both client and candidate.
Chantel is known for her energy, commerciality, credible advice, and an ethical and honest approach. She will go above and beyond what is expected to help you find the right candidate or that dream role.
When Chantel's not recruiting, you can find her spending valuable time with her husband and daughter, open water swimming, training for the next mini triathlon or doing hot yoga.
A career spanning almost twenty years in legal and finance talent acquisition.
Having worked as a Senior Recruitment Manager at a global Tier 1 law firm, Chantel brings extensive experience in recruiting roles from Solicitor, Senior Associate through to Partner.
Chantel's time within a global law firm environment equipped her with invaluable insights into the intricacies of legal talent acquisition, enabling her to foster lasting relationships and deliver exceptional results.
Prior to Chantel's role at HSF, she held pivotal positions at renowned firms such as Walker Hamill, where she served as Managing Director in finance and accounting recruitment, and Michael Page, where she began her recruitment journey.
Chantel is known for her energy, commerciality, credible advice, and an ethical and honest approach. She will go above and beyond what is expected to help you find the right candidate or that dream role.
When Chantel's not recruiting, you can find her spending valuable time with her husband and young daughter, open water swimming, or doing hot Bikram yoga.
A career spanning almost twenty years in legal and finance talent acquisition.
Having worked as a Senior Recruitment Manager at a global Tier 1 law firm, Chantel brings extensive experience in recruiting roles from Solicitor, Senior Associate through to Partner.
Chantel's time within a global law firm environment equipped her with invaluable insights into the intricacies of legal talent acquisition, enabling her to foster lasting relationships and deliver exceptional results.
Prior to Chantel's role at HSF, she held pivotal positions at renowned firms such as Walker Hamill, where she served as Managing Director in finance and accounting recruitment, and Michael Page, where she began her recruitment journey.
Chantel is known for her energy, commerciality, credible advice, and an ethical and honest approach. She will go above and beyond what is expected to help you find the right candidate or that dream role.
When Chantel's not recruiting, you can find her spending valuable time with her husband and young daughter, open water swimming, or doing hot Bikram yoga.
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