Early Careers & Development Coordinator

Early Careers & Development Coordinator

Join a high-performing HR team as an Early Careers & Development Coordinator and help shape the next generation of legal talent. From recruitment and vacation schemes to onboarding, SQE training and trainee development, you'll play a pivotal role in delivering an exceptional early careers experience.

What’s On Offer:

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• Salary to £45,000 + generous employee benefits
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• Hybrid working (3 days office / 2 days remote)
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• Fantastic wellbeing packages including on-site gym
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• City Thameslink / Blackfriars / Chancery Lane
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Early Careers & Development Coordinator – What You’ll Be Doing:

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• Support the delivery of the firm's Early Careers strategy, helping to attract, recruit and develop future legal talent
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• Coordinate recruitment campaigns for trainee associates, solicitor apprentices and vacation scheme students, from attraction through to offer and onboarding
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• Organise and deliver a range of recruitment events, university outreach initiatives, networking opportunities and vacation schemes
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• Build and maintain relationships with universities, diversity partners and key internal stakeholders to enhance the firm's employer brand
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• Manage the end-to-end onboarding process, including compliance, right to work checks, visa coordination and law school registrations
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• Act as a key point of contact for trainees, apprentices and future joiners, ensuring an exceptional candidate and employee experience
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• Support the delivery of trainee development programmes, including inductions, seat rotations, appraisals, SQE administration and qualification processes
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• Coordinate payroll, grants, expenses and maintain accurate Early Careers records and reporting
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• Contribute to the firm's Early Careers marketing initiatives, including social media content and employer branding activities
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Early Careers & Development Coordinator – What We’re Looking For:

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• An ambitious Early Careers Assistant ready to step up into a Coordinator position, or an existing Early Careers Coordinator from a smaller law firm looking to broaden their experience within a leading US law firm
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• Willingness to learn, grow and develop
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• Able to work in a team environment
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• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to communication with individuals at all levels
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