Talent Acquisition Advisor (Legal)

TL;DR

Talent Acquisition Advisor (Legal): Managing end-to-end recruitment for early careers programs including Trainee Solicitors and Apprenticeships with an accent on building university partnerships and delivering assessment days. Focus on driving social mobility initiatives and representing the firm at campus events across the UK.

Location: Must be based in or able to commute to Manchester for hybrid work

Salary: £27,625–£29,636 per year

Company

A leading social justice law firm with a 100-year history of fighting for the rights of the injured and mistreated, employing 800 staff across 18 UK offices.

What you will do

• Manage end-to-end recruitment for Trainee Solicitors, Apprenticeships, and Work Experience programs.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with universities and internal stakeholders.
• Deliver recruitment assessment days and manage day-to-day recruitment activities.
• Represent the firm at careers fairs, campus events, and outreach activities across the UK.
• Provide accurate and efficient administrative support for the recruitment process.
• Support internal progression opportunities and early careers initiatives.

Requirements

• 1–2 years of experience in recruitment, ideally within Early Careers or high-volume environments.
• Must be based in or able to commute to Manchester for hybrid office attendance.
• Strong interest in or knowledge of law and social justice.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and experience using Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS).
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment with high attention to detail.

Culture & Benefits

• Contributory pension scheme and life assurance.
• Healthcare Cash Plan (Medicash) and permanent health insurance.
• 23 days annual leave plus 5 additional days over Christmas.
• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay.
• Supportive, inclusive workplace with financial assistance for professional development.
• Subsidised sports and social club and cycle to work scheme.

Hiring process

• Phone screen.
• Interview.