Legal Talent Coordinator

Maximum ManagementFrazer Jones USA; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading legal firm in London is seeking a Legal Talent Coordinator to support the HR & Talent team in key initiatives. This role involves coordinating associate development programs, organizing training, and managing events. The ideal candidate should possess strong communication skills, discretion, and organizational prowess. This position offers a flexible hybrid work arrangement, with three days a week in the office.

Qualifications

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills to interact at all levels.
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
• Excellent organisational skills to manage time and prioritise tasks.

Responsibilities

• Support associate development initiatives, including reintegration post-leave.
• Organise orientation and training for new hires.
• Plan and execute attorney-related events and meetings.

Skills

Interpersonal and communication skills

Analytical thinking

Discretion handling confidential information

Organisational skills

Proficiency in MS Office

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Job description

About the Role

The Legal Talent Coordinator plays a key role within the Human Capital & Talent team. This position supports Legal Talent leadership in delivering strategic initiatives aligned with the London office and relevant committees or practice groups. Acting as a liaison between local and global management committees, you will ensure effective communication, information sharing, and maintain calendars to avoid scheduling conflicts.

This role is based in our London office and offers a flexible hybrid working arrangement of 3 days a week in the office.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive support for associate development initiatives, including reintegration post-leave, exit processes, and serving as a point of contact for associates, new hires, and partners regarding orientation and development.
• Organise and facilitate orientation and training for new hires and lateral associates; manage inter-office transfers and secondments; oversee joiner/leaver processes in collaboration with global business services.
• Plan and execute attorney-related events and meetings, including setting objectives, negotiating with vendors, managing budgets, processing expenses, and assigning work to unassigned associates.
• Assist with applying employment policies and coordinating approval processes with relevant committees and leadership.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders, including committee members, office managing partners, and Human Capital & Talent teams, to support ongoing associate needs and Legal Talent initiatives.

What We’re Looking For

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills (written and verbal) with the ability to interact effectively at all organisational levels.
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion, demonstrate analytical thinking, and maintain attention to detail.
• Excellent organisational skills to manage time, prioritise tasks, and meet multiple deadlines.
• Proficiency in MS Office applications.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in legal talent or professional services.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.

The SR Group (UK) Limited is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.