Global Graduate Recruitment and Development Assistant

Gibson Dunn; Greater London; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Gibson Dunn, based in London, seeks a Graduate Recruitment and Development Assistant to support end-to-end international graduate recruitment and development programmes across London, Brussels, the Middle East and Hong Kong. You will work with the Graduate Recruitment team to ensure an excellent candidate and trainee experience from enquiry to programme completion.

The role covers recruitment and development activities, collaborating with HR and other stakeholders, and contributing to outreach

Qualifications

• Excellent written and verbal communication and strong interpersonal and team skills.
• First class prioritisation and organisational skills.
• Proactivity and detail-oriented.
• Strong IT skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office suite.

Responsibilities

• Ensure an excellent candidate and trainee experience through effective communication, engagement and relationship‑building from initial enquiry through programme completion.
• Support the day‑to‑day organisation and scheduling of graduate programmes across jurisdictions, including Spring and Summer Vacation Schemes / Internships, Open Days, Assessment Days.
• Pre‑screen applications and coordinate online testing, pre‑selection and interview processes.
• Maintain and update application tracking systems, ensuring data accuracy, timely updates and reporting.
• Deliver candidate feedback and record outcomes in relevant systems.
• Coordinate inductions and onboarding activity for vacation scheme participants, trainees, interns and secondees (where applicable).
• Liaise closely with Human Resources, the Business Office, Office Administrators and other internal stakeholders to ensure a smooth and consistent onboarding and programme experience.
• Support the organisation and delivery of assessment centres, interviews, events and training sessions, including logistics, materials and attendance.
• Collate and track performance and appraisal data for vacation scheme and trainee programmes, including coordinating mid‑seat and end‑of‑seat appraisals.
• Assist with the organisation and delivery of training programmes from law school registration through to the training programme.
• Support attraction activity by assisting with advertising and marketing materials, merchandise and initiatives.
• Build and maintain relationships with target universities and support profile‑raising activities, including campus events, presentations, workshops and attendance at law fairs.
• Take ownership of organising, delivering and attending outreach and university events as required.
• Coordinate recruitment and development activity for local diversity pipeline programmes.
• Prepare and manage the timely processing of invoicing and programme or candidate expenses.
• Provide broader administrative support to the graduate recruitment and development team and contribute to wider student recruitment initiatives and projects as required.

Skills

Communication

Organisational skills

Proactivity

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Gibson Dunn, based in London, seeks a Graduate Recruitment and Development Assistant to support end-to-end international graduate recruitment and development programmes across London, Brussels, the Middle East and Hong Kong. You will work with the Graduate Recruitment team to ensure an excellent candidate and trainee experience from enquiry to programme completion.

The role covers recruitment and development activities, collaborating with HR and other stakeholders, and contributing to outreach