The Vacancy




What can you expect?



Reporting to the Recruitment Manager, the Recruitment Coordinator will support the hiring of legal, legal support and business services roles across the UK. Working closely with Recruitment Advisors and hiring managers, you will play a key role in delivering an exceptional candidate and stakeholder experience while supporting the firm's growth strategy, as well as all fee-earning departments.



Recruitment is integral to the continued growth of the firm, and this role plays a key part in delivering a smooth, professional and engaging experience for both hiring managers and candidates.



The successful candidate will coordinate interviews and meetings, maintain job boards and social channels, assist with sourcing talent, and ensure the firm's employer brand is consistently represented to the market.




Responsibilities




Recruitment Coordination

• Coordinate interviews, meetings and assessment activities using the firm's ATS and Microsoft Outlook.


• Manage candidate and hiring manager communications throughout the recruitment process within Business Services & Fee Earner departments.


• Prepare recruitment materials, interview schedules and candidate documentation.


• Support diary management and the smooth running of recruitment activity.


• Set up and issue candidate testing and assessments where required.

Talent Attraction

• Advertise vacancies across the firm's website, job boards and social media channels.


• Conduct talent mapping and market research to support current and future hiring needs.


• Build and maintain talent pipelines across business services and legal vacancies.

Employer Branding & Team Support

• Maintain recruitment content on the firm's intranet and careers platforms.


• Support employer branding and recruitment marketing initiatives.


• Assist with recruitment projects, reporting and process improvement activities.


• Act as an ambassador for Fieldfisher, promoting a positive candidate experience throughout the recruitment journey.

Team & Project Support

• Act as an ambassador for the firm, representing the Recruitment function positively and professionally.


• Support Recruitment Advisors and the Recruitment Manager with ad-hoc tasks and administrative support.


• Assist with recruitment and wider HR projects as required.


• Contribute to new recruitment initiatives and process improvements within the team.

Experience and Knowledge




Experience & Skills

• Previous experience in a Recruitment Coordinator, Recruitment Assistant or Talent Acquisition support role.


• Strong interview scheduling and diary management experience.


• Experience sourcing candidates through LinkedIn and other online platforms.


• Familiarity with Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS).


• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.


• Highly organised with the ability to manage multiple priorities.


• Proficient in Microsoft Outlook, Excel, Word and PowerPoint.


• Experience within a professional services or legal environment would be advantageous.


• Proactively source candidates through LinkedIn and other recruitment platforms, would be advantageous

Fieldfisher LLP 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. The firm is supportive of flexible working arrangements and we would encourage you to discuss this with us, should this be something you are interested in




Who are we looking for?

• We don't have a type. We believe our differences are our strength; varied cultures, approaches and experience can only benefit us.

What do we offer?

• You can be yourself: It takes everyone to make us who we are. We're a culture of diverse perspectives, with each of us making unique contributions that make us better together.


• In the office or WFH?: We think the best balance is more time in the office than at home, so we operate a 60:40 rule.


• Beyond salary: We offer plenty of benefits; private medical insurance, health cash plan, dental insurance, life assurance, critical illness insurance, matched pension contributions up to 7%, holiday trading, plus many more. Visit: Reward & Benefits ¦ Fieldfisher.


• Modern Office Space: Located on Adelaide Street in Belfast City Centre, with excellent commuter links and parking nearby.


• Nurturing your talent: Take a 'build a career' approach to your training. You'll be on a pathway but free to wander if you see something you'd like to study more closely.


• Funnel your interests: You have a life outside work, and we can help it to flourish. Join clubs, affinity networks, inclusive events, and pro bono/charity initiatives.

Inclusion at Fieldfisher



At Fieldfisher, inclusion is central to how we work. We are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels respected, supported and able to succeed.



If you need any adjustments during the recruitment process or once you join us, we will work with you to put the right support in place. Examples include extra time for assessments, accessible document formats, alternative interview formats, quiet rooms, or physical and technological accessibility support.



For information about the accessibility features of our Belfast office, please visit
Fieldfisher Belfast Office Accessibility Information




What to do next:

• Click 'Apply Now', complete an online application and upload a CV.


• Successful applications will be invited to a 20-30-minute introductory call with a recruiter.


• Every role recruits differently. But we'll always let you know what to expect from the process, so you get no surprises.


• For hybrid opportunities, you'll be invited to visit our offices for a face-to-face meeting.


• We try to make sure the process takes around 2-3 weeks only, but we can't always promise that. We will work around everyone's availability. You can contact us at anita.magorrian@fieldfisher.com.

We recruit on a rolling basis. Your application may be reviewed before the application deadline. We accept applications until we have filled the role.




The Firm



We are not a UK firm with offices in Europe. We are a European law firm at our core. While our HQ is London, we are spreading across Europe at pace. In addition to UK, China and Silicon Valley we have offices in Austria, Belgium, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Poland, and Spain.



With 1,800 people across 28 offices across 14 countries you might expect an impersonal office culture, but you will find a homely, family feel even in the largest offices.




Quality on both sides

Across all our offices and jurisdictions are market-leading practices in corporate/M&A, finance, real estate, energy and natural resources, technology and life sciences.



We count as clients large corporations including major technology firms, pharmaceutical and life sciences companies, energy suppliers, infrastructure companies, global banks and financial institutions.



We aim to ensure equality of opportunity and are actively working towards improving the diversity of our staff. Applications will be considered on merit and the applicant's suitability to meet the requirements of the role.




Benefits



Generous annual leave



Health insurance



Pension contributions



Life assurance



Season ticket loans



Bike to work loans




Testimonial




Charlotte Round - Finance Partner, Manchester



"It is great being in a firm which "gets" cross-office working - to feel properly part of a national team and to work with colleagues in other specialisms who are unconstrained by geography."




Richard Dwight - DMS Team Leader at Fieldfisher



"I consider Fieldfisher to be a progressive firm with an understanding of social values. I'm pleased that staff is able to have input in the firm's direction and purpose as well as help to shape wider society. I'm encouraged to perform by being able to develop in a natural way, whilst being supported at every step.



Fieldfisher has managed to nurture a really positive and friendly culture. If they have drive and ambition, I would encourage anybody looking for a role here to grab the opportunity."




Rebecca Reardon - Executive Assistant



"Since joining Fieldfisher in 2016, I have progressed from an entry-level secretarial role to an experienced executive assistant. This was made possible by a supportive and inclusive working environment that allows staff to progress at a pace that is best suited to them which in turn makes for well-rounded, home-grown talent.



The firm strikes a great balance between providing the foundations for success and autonomy of your own growth and development. An insight I would give to potential applicants is that Fieldfisher offers the opportunity for a career and a sense of belonging to a community and not just a job."