The Firm
Our client is a leading international law firm with a strong global presence and an outstanding reputation for advising major corporations, financial institutions and private equity sponsors on complex, high-value matters. The firm is now seeking an Early Careers & Development Advisor to join its busy HR team on a 12-month fixed-term contract.
The Opportunity
This is an exciting opportunity for an organised and proactive Early Careers professional to take on a broad and varied role within a highly regarded international firm. Working closely with the Early Careers & Development Manager and wider HR team, you will play a key role in supporting trainee recruitment, programme management and development initiatives across the firm’s early careers pipeline.
Key responsibilities include:
* Supporting the delivery of the firm’s early careers attraction strategy, helping to promote the firm’s brand to prospective candidates
* Managing and developing the firm’s early careers social media presence, including overseeing its Instagram channel and coordinating content with internal stakeholders and external agencies
* Planning and coordinating recruitment events, presentations, university law fairs and networking sessions (both in person and virtual)
* Building and maintaining relationships with universities, student societies and graduate recruitment partners
* Assisting with the trainee recruitment and selection process, including screening applications, coordinating interviews and collating feedback
* Overseeing the day-to-day running of vacation schemes and assessment days
* Supporting the organisation and delivery of the firm’s vacation schemes, including scheduling sessions, coordinating supervisors and assisting with candidate onboarding
* Supporting inclusion initiatives aimed at attracting a diverse trainee cohort and ensuring recruitment processes remain inclusive
* Managing aspects of the trainee development programme, including induction, training coordination and seat rotations
* Supporting overseas secondment arrangements, including visas and documentation
* Assisting with trainee qualification processes and development check-ins
* Supporting onboarding for future trainees and vacation scheme students
* Assisting with early careers projects and initiatives as required
Requirements
* Previous experience working in an Early Careers, Graduate Recruitment or Early Talent Development role
* Experience within professional services, ideally within a law firm
* Strong organisational and project management skills with the ability to manage multiple deadlines
Vacancy Highlights
* Excellent benefits
* Hybrid working
For a confidential discussion regarding this Early Careers & Development Advisor opportunity, please contact Birchrose Associates.