Partner Recruiting Assistant

Ryder Reid; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 31,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading US law firm in City of London is looking for a Partner Recruiting Assistant. This role involves providing administrative support in the hiring process for partners and counsel, including preparing correspondence and maintaining candidate databases. Candidates should have prior experience in an administrative or HR role, along with exceptional organisational skills, meticulous attention to detail, and strong IT abilities. The position offers a competitive salary up to £37,000 per annum and a hybrid working arrangement.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Excellent benefits

Career growth opportunities

Qualifications

• Previous experience in an administrative / HR role in a corporate environment.
• Ability to prioritise and handle multiple deadlines.
• Attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Providing administrative support on lateral partner and counsel hiring.
• Preparing initial drafts of correspondence for candidates.
• Maintaining candidate databases and trackers.
• Organizing video links for interviews.

Skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

IT skills

Job description

Job Title: Partner Recruiting Assistant

Location: City of London

Role: Permanent

Working Arrangement: Hybrid Working (3 days in office)

Salary: Up to £37,000 per annum

The firm

Our client is a leading US law firm renowned for its innovative approach and collaborative culture, providing top-tier legal services to businesses, financial institutions, and governments worldwide. The firm handles complex transactions, litigation, and regulatory matters across diverse industries, offering professionals the opportunity to work on high‑profile cases in a dynamic, inclusive environment with exceptional training and clear paths for career growth.

The role

In your new role as a Partner Recruiting Assistant, you will be providing administrative support on lateral partner and counsel hiring. Your key responsibilities will include:

• Preparing initial drafts of correspondence for lateral partner and counsel candidates including confirming interviews.
• Liaising directly with candidates and/or headhunters, along with partners and colleagues.
• Maintaining candidate databases and trackers.
• Booking conference rooms and organizing video link for interviews.

What do you need?

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

• Previous experience in an administrative / HR role in a corporate environment.
• Exceptional organisational skills with the ability to prioritise and handle multiple deadlines.
• Excellent communication skills and attention to detail.
• Strong IT skills.

What do you get in return?

In return, you will receive a competitive salary, excellent benefits and the opportunity to work at a top‑tier US 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.

We look forward to receiving your application!