Senior Legal Recruitment Coordinator

Company: Career Legal
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Location: London
Job Description:

My client, a leading international law firm, with a large presence in the US, is looking to recruit a Senior Legal Recruitment Coordinator to join their wider Recruitment team.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a high-performing and collaborative recruitment function within a globally recognised professional services environment. The role will play a key part in supporting lateral hiring activity across multiple practice areas, ensuring a seamless and high-quality experience for candidates and stakeholders alike.

Reporting into the Legal Recruitment Manager, you will provide end-to-end coordination support across the lateral recruitment lifecycle, partnering closely with internal stakeholders, external agencies, and candidates.

This is a fast-paced, highly visible role, requiring strong organisation, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Support lateral associate recruitment across a range of practice areas in London and internationally
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with search firms and external recruitment partners
  • Process, track, and manage candidate applications and submissions
  • Assist with CV screening and shortlisting, ensuring high-quality candidate pipelines
  • Coordinate and schedule interviews (both in-person and virtual), including logistics, room bookings, and candidate management
  • Act as a key point of contact for candidates, ensuring a seamless and professional experience throughout the process
  • Collect and track interview feedback, supporting decision-making processes
  • Manage pre-employment processes, including documentation, background checks, and onboarding coordination
  • Support job posting activity both internally and externally
  • Monitor agency agreements, track supplier terms, and oversee recruitment-related costs and invoices
  • Maintain accurate recruitment data, reports, and trackers, providing insight where required
  • Support the wider recruitment team on projects and initiatives, including graduate recruitment when needed

About You

  • Degree-educated (or equivalent)
  • 3–5 years’ experience in a recruitment coordination or talent acquisition role within a professional services environment
  • Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced setting
  • High level of discretion and ability to handle confidential information
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with strong attention to detail
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
  • Experience working with Applicant Tracking Systems and managing high-volume recruitment activity
  • A proactive, self-starting mindset with a strong sense of ownership
  • Proven ability to build effective working relationships and deliver a high level of service
  • Additional language skills (particularly French) would be beneficial

This is a fantastic opportunity to develop your career within a prestigious, international environment, working alongside experienced recruitment professionals and gaining exposure to high-quality legal hiring.

You will be part of a supportive, collaborative team where your contribution will have real impact, and where there are strong opportunities for progression and development.

Posted: July 1st, 2026