Early Careers L&D Advisor

hays-gcj-v4-pd-online; London; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A global law firm seeks an Early Careers Advisor to manage trainee development projects including seat rotations and solicitor apprenticeships in their London office. The ideal candidate will support the performance appraisal process and provide mentorship, while working collaboratively with various stakeholders to enhance trainee experiences.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of seat rotation and qualifications in legal field.
• Ability to handle difficult conversations in mentorship roles.
• Experience managing multiple tasks and meeting deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Manage seat performance/appraisal processes and advise on trainee performance.
• Establish and maintain relationships with trainees and stakeholders.
• Support wider HR initiatives such as DE&I.

Skills

Knowledge of early careers process

Communication Skills

Multitasking

Relationship Management

Job description

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Global law firm with offices across EMEA and the US. Working in the London office, with around 700 employees.

Your new role

In this newly created role, you will be providing Early Careers Advisory support across the firm's trainee development projects (SQE, QWE, seat rotations, solicitor apprenticeships).

• Management of seat performance/appraisal process
• Advise on trainee performance through communication with managers and trainees on a continuous basis
• Provide mentors/supervisors with professional guidance
• Gather trainee feedback to advise on future development of schemes
• Owning all stages of the seat rotation process
• Creating and maintaining strong relationships with stakeholders
• Chair regular meetings with trainees
• Support on various ad-hoc projects, including wider HR initiatives such as DE&I and engagement initiatives
• Support wider team when needed, such as in trainee attraction and recruitment

What you'll need to succeed

• Knowledge and understanding of the early careers process, particularly within the legal/professional services field
• Knowledge and understanding of seat rotation and legal qualification routes
• Comfortable having difficult conversations in a mentorship/pastoral capacity
• Able to manage multiple tasks and work well to deadlines