Early Careers Senior Advisor

Ryder Reid; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading international law firm is seeking an Early Careers Senior Advisor to oversee solicitor apprentice and trainee recruitment. This hybrid role is based in London or Liverpool and requires experience in early careers recruitment within a law firm. The successful candidate will manage applications and deliver excellent client service. Competitive salary and excellent benefits are offered.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Excellent benefits

Opportunity to work in a prestigious firm

Qualifications

• Experience working in a law firm is essential.
• Ability to manage multiple programmes and projects.
• Excellent communication, presentation and delivery skills.

Responsibilities

• Maintain relationships with key university contacts.
• Manage applications and assessment centres.
• Facilitate excellent candidate experiences.

Skills

Early Careers recruitment experience

Excellent communication skills

Presentation skills

Project management

Job description

Job Title: Early Careers Senior Advisor

Location: London or Liverpool

Role: 12-month FTC

Working Arrangement: Hybrid Working (3 days in office)

Salary: Flexible

Requirements: Law firm Experience is essential

About the firm

A leading international law firm with a strong reputation for innovation and client-focused solutions. The firm operates across multiple jurisdictions with offices in Europe, the Middle East, and Asia, advising some of the world's most dynamic businesses and individuals. Its core practice areas include corporate and M&A, employment, intellectual property, real estate, and dispute resolution, with sector strengths in technology, life sciences, private wealth, and energy.

The role

In your new role as an Early Careers Senior Advisor, you will be responsible for providing excellent client service with the Early Careers team, overseeing all aspects of solicitor apprentice and trainee solicitor attraction, selection and recruitment. Your key responsibilities will include:

• Maintaining relationships with key university contacts.
• Managing applications received through candidate tracking system and management of assessment centres.
• Management of offers and rejects with the Graduate Recruitment Partners.
• Facilitating and delivering an excellent candidate experience.
• Liaising with the wider talent, responsible business and development teams.

What do you need?

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

• Early Careers recruitment experience working in a law firm.
• Ability to manage multiple programmes and projects.
• Excellent communication, presentation and delivery skills.
• Ability to work with demanding internal clients and deliver exceptional client service within tight timescales.

What do you get in return?

In return, you will receive a competitive salary with excellent benefits and the opportunity to work at a leading international law firm.

Application Process

For further information and to apply, please submit your resume. Due to the high volume of applications, we are unable to respond to all inquiries. If you have not received a response within 72 hours, please assume you have not been shortlisted.