Early Careers Advisor

Frazer Jones; City Of London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm in London is seeking a Trainee Development and Early Careers Advisor to manage its trainee programme and support apprentices. The ideal candidate will have experience in trainee development and possess strong communication and interpersonal skills. This role emphasizes a collaborative approach and a commitment to diversity and inclusion.

Qualifications

• Experience in trainee development or apprenticeship recruitment is essential.
• Confidence in working with senior stakeholders.
• Proficient communication and interpersonal skills needed.

Responsibilities

• Manage the London trainee programme in compliance with SRA requirements.
• Coordinate onboarding, induction, and training for new trainees.
• Oversee the trainee seat rotation process.

Skills

Relationship-building

Project management

Coaching skills

Strong communication

Interpersonal skills

Collaborative approach

Commercial mindset

Data analysis

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

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Trainee Development and Early Careers Advisor – Top London Law Firm

A top London law firm is seeking a Trainee Development and Early Careers Advisor to join its Early Careers team. This people-focused role supports the development of future legal and business talent, working closely with trainees, apprentices, and internal stakeholders to ensure a smooth and enriching early career experience.

About the Firm

This global law firm operates across 31 offices in 21 countries and is known for its collaborative culture, innovation, and commitment to excellence. The firm values diversity, inclusivity, and creating a supportive environment where people can thrive.

The Role

As a key member of the Early Careers team, you will play a central role in managing the trainee programme and contributing to the development of legal and business apprentices. You’ll ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and help shape the early careers strategy.

Key Responsibilities

Trainee Programme Support

• Manage the London trainee programme in line with SRA requirements.
• Coordinate onboarding, induction, and training for new trainees.
• Oversee the trainee seat rotation process.
• Manage the evaluation process, including scheduling reviews and preparing feedback summaries.
• Conduct career development meetings with trainees and escalate concerns when necessary.
• Support the qualification and placement of trainees into associate roles.

Early Careers Strategy

• Contribute to the recruitment and development of:
• Legal apprentices working toward their degrees.
• Business apprentices in areas such as Finance, Legal Operations, and Technology.

What They’re Looking For

The ideal candidate will be passionate about developing early talent and bring a blend of relationship-building, project management, and coaching skills.

You’ll need:

• Experience in trainee development, early careers, or apprenticeship recruitment.
• Confidence working with senior stakeholders and building trusted relationships.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with a coaching mindset.
• A collaborative approach, working across HR teams and business functions.
• A commercial mindset and ability to use data to track performance and trends.
• A strong commitment to diversity and inclusion.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

The SR Group (UK) Limited is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.