Partner Recruiting Assistant

Ryder Reid Legal Limited; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 31,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading US law firm is seeking a Partner Recruiting Assistant to provide administrative support in lateral partner hiring. The role requires previous experience in an administrative/HR capacity, exceptional organizational skills, and strong IT and communication abilities. You will directly liaise with candidates and partners while maintaining tracking systems. The position offers a competitive salary and benefits within a hybrid working environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Excellent benefits

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Preparing initial drafts of correspondence for 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 organising video links for interviews.

Skills

Administrative experience

Organizational 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 organising 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!