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About the Role

Assist in the attraction and recruitment of high-calibre trainee lawyers, vacation interns, and solicitor apprentices for London, Bristol, and Dublin offices. Support the Early Careers team in managing recruitment processes, including marketing, events, selection, and development activities.

Responsibilities

Assist with the application and selection process for trainee lawyers, vacation interns, and solicitor apprentices, including screening and organizing assessment days and interviews.
Help plan and organize vacation schemes, open days, and workshops, attending all events as required.
Ensure online and print publications and the graduate recruitment website are up-to-date.
Maintain publicity at universities and careers services.
Assist with updating annual marketing campaign materials.
Liaise with external organizations to attract high-calibre applicants.
Work with the Early Careers Advisor (Recruitment) to ensure on-campus ambassadors promote the brand.
Take responsibility for planning, organizing, and coordinating campus events.
Ensure social media channels are regularly updated and assist in producing content.
Manage the offer paperwork process with support.
Manage the post-acceptance process following training contract offers and ensure a seamless handover to the Early Careers Development team.
Assist with ad hoc recruitment for all offices, including office juniors and work experience recruitment.
Deal with routine telephone calls and manage the recruitment inbox, handling candidate inquiries promptly.
Perform any other tasks as reasonably requested by the Early Careers Advisors or Manager.
Liaise with the Early Careers Advisor (Development) and other Early Careers Assistants to involve future trainees and trainees in recruitment events.
Provide support on Early Careers Development and broader HR projects as required.
Assist with Early Careers recruitment initiatives and projects as required.

Requirements

Excellent organizational skills.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Ability to communicate effectively and confidently, adapting communication styles.
Ability to adapt to shifting priorities and adjust plans.
Ability to work well under pressure and to strict deadlines.
Possesses a client-centered ‘can-do’ attitude.
Relationship focused and understands the importance of building networks.
Uses initiative, thinks creatively, and has good problem-solving skills.
Can work effectively as part of a team and independently.
Can delegate effectively and demonstrate good time management skills.
Previous HR or Early Careers experience preferable.
Excellent IT skills, including Outlook, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.
Willingness to use unfamiliar software packages.
Comfortable monitoring budgets.
Willingness to work extra and on occasion unsociable hours.
Able to travel around the UK when running events.
Flexibility and a willingness to work additional hours on occasion as required.

Skills

Organizational skills
Oral communication skills
Written communication skills
Adaptability
Working under pressure
Client-centered attitude
Relationship building
Initiative
Creative thinking
Problem-solving
Teamwork
Time management
IT skills (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Excel)
Budget monitoring
Travel
Flexibility

Location

London

Work Type

Hybrid

Experience Level

Level 2

Benefits

Competitive package including bonuses
Private medical insurance
Pension contribution
Excellent learning opportunities through global skills academy
Range of social and sports committees
Summer and winter parties
Monthly get togethers
Range of diversity networks
Support for the art community

About the Company

Simmons & Simmons has a collaborative, open, and non-hierarchical culture where everyone is treated with respect and dignity.
The wellbeing of our people is paramount.
We partner with leading organisations on inspirational and thought-provoking projects.
Everyone’s voice is heard, and employees are encouraged to have an enquiring mind and share ideas.
We offer innovative learning and development opportunities.
We are proud to rank as a Times Top 50 Employer for Gender Equality, a Stonewall Top Global Employer, and a Top 75 Employer for Social Mobility.
We have a range of social and sports committees, summer and winter parties and monthly get togethers.
We have a range of diversity networks to connect people and celebrate our differences.
Our UK offices have their own artwork collections.
We have a long-standing history in supporting the art community.
We have recently introduced a Strategic Advisory Council to propose strategic initiatives.
Our in-house generative AI tool, Percy, won an award for ‘Innovation in Automation and AI Tools’.
We have been commended in The Times Best Law Firms 2026 across three categories: construction, employment, and intellectual property.

Equal Opportunity

Committed to fostering equality, diversity, and inclusion.
Ensures equal employment opportunities.
Upholds equal opportunities regardless of race, ethnicity, religion, belief, age, disability, sexual orientation, sex, gender reassignment, gender identity, marital status, or pregnancy.
Ensures fair treatment for those serving or who have served in the armed forces, along with their families.
Accommodates requests for flexible working arrangements whenever possible.
Makes roles accessible to individuals with diverse abilities.
Encourages applications even if not all requirements are met.
Reserves the right to close the vacancy early if sufficient applications are received.