Early Careers Recruiter - Maternity Cover

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Early Careers Advisor to join Fieldfisher's Early Careers Recruitment Team on a fixed-term contract.

This role will assist with the attraction and recruitment of graduates and legal apprentices across Birmingham, London and Manchester.

Please note that regular travel between our UK offices is a requirement for this role.

What You'll Do:

• Manage selection and attraction activities.
• Organise and attend all campus recruitment events.
• Coordinate the firm's university and school relationships.
• Present at careers events such as open evenings, insight days etc.
• Act as a key contact within early careers for candidates and internal stakeholders.
• Manage end to end recruitment cycle.
• Organise and coordinate assessment centres.
• Complete telephone interviews.
• Manage applicant-tracking system.
• Support the organisation of vacation schemes, in-office events, and diversity & inclusion events.
• Support the wider team on Inclusiveness and Diversity initiatives.
• Respond to incoming queries via email and telephone.
• Supporting onboarding activities.
• Drive innovation and continuous improvement across Early Careers/Talent
• Ensure a seamless candidate experience.

What We're Looking For:

• Proven experience in Early Careers in a legal environment (professional services experience will also be considered).
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Able to adapt communication style to accommodate all level of stakeholders.
• Ability to work under pressure and with conflicting deadlines.
• Strong attention to detail.
• A good team player.
• Self-motivated
• A genuine interest in early careers recruitment.
• Passionate and well-organised

What We Offer:

• Inclusive & Supportive Environment: A firm that embraces diversity with benefits designed for everyone.
• Competitive Benefits Package: Includes private health insurance, life assurance, income protection, well-being support, flexi-gym discounts, and more.
• Modern Office Space: Based on the 17th floor in No.1 Spinningfields, with views of the entire City.
• Collaborative Culture: Join a diverse team with opportunities for hybrid working and hot-desking.
• Social & Community Engagement: Participate in clubs, networks, inclusive events, and more.

Inclusiveness and Diversity

At Fieldfisher, led by the social model of disability, we are working towards removing accessibility barriers and maximising disability and neurodiversity inclusion in our recruitment processes.

Should you have any accessibility requirements, please contact a member of Fieldfisher's Recruitment Team who will work with you to implement suitable adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process. All conversations are treated in the strictest of confidence and we would appreciate your feedback to ensure we can provide an accessible and enjoyable recruitment process.

For accessibility information on our Manchester offices, please visit our website

How to Apply:

• Click 'Apply Now' to submit your CV and begin your application.
• Note: We recruit on a rolling basis until the role is filled.

Recruitment process:

• 20-30-minute introductory call with one of our experienced recruiters.
• The interview process varies depending on the role you apply for. However, your recruitment contact will always let you know what to expect from the process, so nothing should come as a surprise.
• For hybrid opportunities, candidates will be invited to visit our offices and meet the team face to face.
• Our average the process takes around 2-3 weeks, but we will always work around your availability. You will have the chance to speak to our recruitment team at various points during your process, but if you do have any specific questions before this please contact us.

Please note that we recruit on a rolling basis, meaning that your application will most likely be reviewed before the application deadline. We will continue to accept applications until we have successfully filled the role.

The Firm

Fieldfisher is Times Top 20 Law Firm, a highly commended firm in the European Financial Times Innovative Lawyers rankings and is repeatedly nominated for awards in areas including dispute resolution, M&A and IP. Many of our lawyers are recognised by legal directories as leading professionals in their areas of specialism and we are top two-ranked in a number of our key practice areas.Our network spans over 1,800 people across 26 international offices in 12 countries.We operate across our offices in Amsterdam, Barcelona, Beijing, Belfast (2), Berlin, Birmingham, Bologna, Brussels, Dublin, Düsseldorf, Frankfurt, Guangzhou, Hamburg, London, Luxembourg, Madrid, Manchester, Milan, Munich, Paris, Rome, Shanghai, Turin, Venice, Vienna and Silicon Valley.Fieldfisher aims to ensure equality of opportunity and we are actively working towards improving the diversity of our staff. All applications will only be considered on merit and the applicant's suitability to meet the requirements of the role.