Early Talent Manager - (Global Law Firm)

Ryder Reid Legal; Greater London; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a prestigious international law firm as an Early Talent Manager, where you'll play a key role in shaping the careers of trainee solicitors and apprentices. This exciting fixed-term contract offers the chance to lead trainee development, manage a growing apprenticeship programme, and engage with senior stakeholders. The firm is committed to your professional growth and offers a competitive salary, alongside a comprehensive benefits package including private medical and dental insurance. If you're looking to make a meaningful impact in a dynamic environment, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

Private Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Flexible Holiday Schemes

Qualifications

• Experience in trainee/apprentice development within legal environments.
• Strong project management skills and stakeholder engagement.

Responsibilities

• Oversee trainee solicitor development and manage apprenticeship programmes.
• Enhance communication between apprentices, trainees, and stakeholders.

Skills

Trainee Development

Project Management

Stakeholder Management

Communication Skills

Apprenticeship Levy Management

Education

Experience in Early Careers Advisory

Legal Sector Experience

Job description

Early Talent Manager - (Global Law Firm)

Job Title: Early Talent Manager

Location: London

Duration: 12 month FTC

About the Role:

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Early Talent Manager to join a prestigious international law firm, initially on a fixed-term contract. This role is pivotal in shaping the careers of the firm’s early talent, including trainee solicitors and apprentices, while supporting the firm’s ambitious growth plans in London as well as Liverpool.

The role will focus primarily on the development and management of trainee solicitors and apprentices, with additional involvement in the recruitment process for these roles. You will be a key player in managing a growing apprenticeship programme and a well-established graduate training scheme.

Key Responsibilities:

• Trainee Solicitor Development: Oversee a cohort of up to 40 trainee solicitors, managing seat rotations, supervision quality, partner engagement, and the qualification process.
• Apprenticeship Programme Management: Manage the firm’s growing apprenticeship programme (currently 6 apprentices, rising to 9), including levy fund management, training provider relationships, and coordination of seat rotations.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Enhance communication and collaboration between apprentices, trainees, and senior stakeholders, ensuring a supportive and high-performing environment.
• Secondment Management: Oversee visa processes for trainees and employees being seconded to international offices.
• Recruitment Support: Collaborate with the early talent recruitment team to attract, assess, and onboard high-caliber apprentices and graduates.
• Programme Innovation: Continuously review and improve the trainee and apprenticeship development programmes, ensuring they align with the firm’s strategic goals.

About You:

• You may be an experienced Early Careers Advisor ready to step into a managerial role or an Early Talent Manager in the legal sector looking for a new challenge.
• Demonstrated experience in trainee/apprentice development, particularly within legal environments.
• Strong project management skills, with the ability to coordinate multiple priorities across different locations.
• Confident communicator with excellent stakeholder management skills, particularly when engaging with senior partners.
• Knowledge of apprenticeship levy management and training provider relationships is desirable.

What's on offer?

This FTC role offers a rare blend of responsibilities, from programme management and trainee development to stakeholder engagement and recruitment support. It is an excellent opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the careers of early talent within a leading law firm.

Salary: £55,000 - £64,000 per annum plus an expansive range of benefits including private medical and dental insurance and flexible holiday schemes.

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 enquiries. If you have not received a response within 72 hours, please assume you have not been shortlisted.

We look forward to receiving your application!