Talent Acquisition Advisor

Bolt Burdon Kemp; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Unlimited holiday

Medical insurance

Life assurance

Gym membership subsidy

Bike-to-work scheme

Job summary

Bolt Burdon Kemp in London is seeking a dedicated in‑house Talent Acquisition Advisor to lead all areas of recruitment from sourcing through onboarding for lawyers and business staff.

The role requires at least three years’ in‑house recruitment experience in a law firm, strong employment law knowledge, excellent organisational skills and stakeholder relationship abilities. The firm offers flexible working, career progression and a modern EC1 office.

Qualifications

• Requires at least three years’ experience as an in-house Talent Acquisition Advisor within a law firm (experience with claimant litigation roles is advantageous)
• Strong working knowledge of employment law and good practice in respect of hiring staff in the UK
• Excellent organisation and administration skills
• Experience in building relationships with stakeholders
• Ability to work independently but with a team-centred approach and openness to sharing ideas
• A motivated, goal‑oriented mindset with a passion to excel
• Curiosity and an ‘always learning’ approach to work
• A professional and positive demeanour

Responsibilities

• Manage all vacancies from the approval stage through to offer and onboarding
• Identify, attract and shortlist candidates to fulfil the requirements of the practice teams for active and future roles
• Manage relationships with hiring managers, candidates, advertisers, external recruiters, and any other third parties
• Lead on talent acquisition know‑how and market trends, including support for EVP and Employer Brand strategies
• Manage, analyse and report on recruitment data to drive talent attraction decisions
• Support the Head of HR to manage the recruitment budget and review costs and ROI

Skills

Stakeholder management

Relationship building

Organisational skills

Legal recruitment

Independent with team

Goal oriented

Curiosity/learning

Job description

Closing Date : 30 September 2026 12:00 pm

Are you a passionate Talent Acquisition Advisor specialising in legal recruitment?

We have an exciting opportunity for a dedicated in-house Talent Acquisition Advisor to join our busy HR team and support the growth of Bolt Burdon Kemp.

Bolt Burdon Kemp, a top-ranked London law firm, is seeking a dedicated in-house Talent Acquisition Advisor to join our busy HR team. This will be an opportunity to support the growth of the firm by leading on all areas of talent acquisition from the sourcing through to onboarding of specialist claimant injury lawyers and business operations staff, while advancing your career in a genuinely supportive environment.

What we’re looking for

• At least three years’ experience working as an in-house Talent Acquisition Advisor within a law firm (experience of working with claimant litigation roles will be advantageous)


• Strong working knowledge of employment law and good practice in respect of hiring staff in the UK


• Excellent organisation and administration skills


• Experience in building relationships with stakeholders


• Ability to work independently but with a team-centred approach and open to sharing ideas


• A motivated, goal-oriented mindset with a passion to excel


• Curiosity and an ‘always learning’ approach to work


• A professional and positive demeanour

What you’ll do

• Manage all vacancies from the approval stage through to offer and onboarding


• Identify, attract and shortlist candidates to fulfil the requirements of the practice teams for active and future roles, using all appropriate methods


• Manage relationships with hiring managers, candidates, advertisers, external recruiters, and any other third parties


• Lead on talent acquisition know-how and market trends, including providing support for EVP and Employer Brand strategies


• Manage, analyse and report on recruitment data to drive talent attraction decisions


• Support the Head of HR to manage the recruitment budget, and review costs and return on investment

Why work at Bolt Burdon Kemp?

At Bolt Burdon Kemp, you’ll be part of a team that puts people first - both clients and colleagues. We’re proud to be a leading clinical negligence and personal injury law firm in London recognised for our expertise, compassion, and commitment to justice.

Here’s what you can expect:

• Fully flexible working arrangements to suit your lifestyle


• Unlimited holiday - because we believe in work-life balance


• Comprehensive benefits including medical insurance, life assurance, subsidised gym membership and a bike-to-work scheme


• Clear career progression and a genuine commitment to promoting from within


• Continuous training and development - from legal know-how to leadership programmes


• A vibrant, friendly culture with regular social events, clubs, and a modern office in EC1, London.

We’re committed to ensuring every candidate feels comfortable throughout the recruitment process. If you require any adjustments, please let us know at the application stage.

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Equal opportunities

Bolt Burdon Kemp is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace.