Graduate Recruitment and Development Coordinator

Ryder Reid; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

Ryder Reid is seeking an International Graduate Recruitment and Development Coordinator in London. The role supports end-to-end graduate recruitment for international offices and the London office, with a hybrid work pattern (3 days in office).

You will coordinate recruitment processes across multiple offices, manage events, build university relationships, and support trainee development programmes and reporting data. Experience in a law firm is required.

Qualifications

• Experience in graduate recruitment or early careers in a law firm.
• Strong organisational skills with ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building abilities.
• High accuracy and attention to detail.
• Experience coordinating recruitment events or development programmes.
• Collaborative approach and confidence working with stakeholders at all levels.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate graduate recruitment across international offices.
• Manage vacation schemes, open days, assessment centres and events.
• Build relationships with universities and represent the firm at campus events.
• Support trainee development programmes, appraisals and seat moves.
• Maintain recruitment systems, records and reporting data.
• Work with HR, partners and stakeholders to deliver Early Careers initiatives.

Skills

Graduate recruitment experience

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Stakeholder management

Job description

Job Title: International Graduate Recruitment and Development Coordinator

Location: City of London

Role: Full-time permanent role

Working Arrangement: Hybrid Working (3 days in office)

Salary: Circa £55,000 per annum

Requirements: Law firm Experience necessary

The firm

Our client is a prestigious international law firm with a strong global presence and an outstanding reputation for developing legal talent. The firm is committed to creating an exceptional experience for its trainees and graduates, offering exposure to high-quality work, international collaboration and structured career development opportunities.

The role

In your new role as an International Graduate Recruitment and Development Coordinator, you will be joining a highly regarded Early Careers team where you will be supporting the end-to-end graduate recruitment programmes for international offices in the Middle East, Asia and Europe as well as supporting the London office. Your key responsibilities will include:

• Coordinating graduate recruitment processes across multiple international offices.
• Managing vacation schemes, open days, assessment centres and recruitment events.
• Building relationships with universities and representing the firm at campus events and law fairs.
• Supporting trainee development programmes, appraisals, seat moves and qualification processes.
• Maintaining recruitment systems, records and reporting data.
• Working closely with HR, partners and business stakeholders to ensure the successful delivery of Early Careers initiatives.

What do you need?

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

• Previous Graduate Recruitment or Early Careers experience in a law firm.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• High levels of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Experience coordinating recruitment events, assessment processes or development programmes.
• A proactive, collaborative approach and confidence working with stakeholders at all levels.

What do you get in return?

In return, you will receive the opportunity to join a leading international law firm and gain exposure to international graduate recruitment and development programmes. The firm offers a competitive salary and benefits package and hybrid working arrangement.