Early Careers & Development Coordinator

Ryder Reid Legal; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Ryder Reid Legal in City of London is seeking an Early Careers and Development Coordinator to support the Advisor and Manager with the recruitment and development of trainee associates and solicitor apprentices. The role is hybrid, with 3 days in the office, and focuses on facilitating structured early careers programs.

You will coordinate the recruitment process, help deliver two Vacation Schemes annually, plan and execute events, onboard new hires, support seat rotation and performance

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a similar role at a law firm.
• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, confident building rapport with individuals at all levels.
• Self-motivated, with the ability to juggle several deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the recruitment selection process, including advertising, screening applications, candidate management and coordinating interviews.
• Playing a key role in the planning and execution of two Vacation Schemes per year.
• Assisting in the end-to-end planning and execution of events.
• Taking full responsibility for the onboarding processes for all successful candidates.
• Coordinating and supporting seat rotation, performance management and qualification processes of trainees.
• Coordinate the Early Careers inbox and handle general queries to the team.

Skills

Organisational skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Deadline management

Job description

Job Title: Early Careers and Development Coordinator

Location: City of London

Working Arrangement: Hybrid Working (3 days in office)

Requirements: Law firm Experience is essential

The firm

Our client is a leading international law firm known for pioneering work in corporate governance, private equity, restructuring, and litigation. With over 1,200 lawyers across offices in the U.S., Europe, and Asia, they offer a dynamic, inclusive, and intellectually stimulating environment where innovation and collaboration thrive.

The role

In your new role as an Early Careers & Development Coordinator you will supporting the Advisor and Manager with the recruitment and development of the Firms trainee associates and solicitor apprentices. Your key responsibilities will include but not limited to:

• Coordinate the recruitment selection process, including advertising, screening applications, candidate management and coordinating interviews.
• Playing a key role in the planning and execution of two Vacation Schemes per year.
• Assisting in the end-to-end planning and execution of events.
• Taking full responsibility for the onboarding processes for all successful candidates.
• Coordinating and supporting seat rotation, performance management and qualification processes of trainees.
• Coordinate the Early Careers inbox and handle general queries to the team.

What do you need?

In order to be successful in this role you will need:

• Previous experience in a similar role at a law firm.
• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, confident building rapport with individuals at all levels.
• Self-motivated, with the ability to juggle several deadlines.

What do you get in return?

In return, you will receive a very competitive salary and the opportunity to work at a prestigious US law firm.