Legal Recruitment Assistant

Company: Ryder Reid Legal
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Location: London
Job Description:

Job Title: International Legal Recruiting Assistant (12-month FTC)

Location: City of London

Role: Full-time, Fixed Term Contract

Working Arrangement: Hybrid Working (3 days in office)

Salary: up to £35,000 per annum

The firm

Our client is a leading international law firm with offices across the U.S., Europe, Asia, and the Middle East, recognized among the top global firms for its work in corporate transactions, energy, financial restructuring, litigation, and public policy. The firm offers a collaborative, inclusive culture with strong career development, competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and a supportive environment.

The role

In your new role as International Legal Recruiting Assistant, you will be supporting lateral and graduate recruitment processes across London and the Middle East. This is a 12 month fixed term contract. Your key responsibilities will include:

  • Supporting the lateral associate and counsel hiring process including scheduling interviews and managing logistics.
  • Maintaining accurate data and recruitment trackers.
  • Supporting the onboarding of new joiners to the firm.
  • Supporting the full graduate recruitment lifecycle, including interviews and candidate communications.
  • Assisting with vacation schemes and events.
  • Creating schedules, coordinating logistics and acting as a key contact.

What do you need?

In order to be successful in this role you will need:

  • Previous administration or recruitment experience in a professional services firm.
  • A keen interest in legal recruitment.
  • Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail.
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities.
  • IT Proficient.

What do you get in return?

In return, you will receive a competitive salary with excellent benefits and the opportunity to work at a growing prestigious law firm.

Application Process: For further information and to apply, please submit your resume. Due to the high volume of applications, we are unable to respond to all inquiries. If you have not received a response within 72 hours, please assume you have not been shortlisted.

We look forward to receiving your application!

Ryder Reid Legal is a recruitment specialist, for almost thirty years we’ve been connecting legal talent with many of the leading law firms in London and internationally. Follow our LinkedIn page for our latest vacancies. https://uk.linkedin.com/company/ryder-reid-legal

Posted: July 1st, 2026