We are recruiting for an Early Legal Careers Intern to join our Human Resources department on a 12-month industrial placement.
About Macfarlanes
We are a distinctive London-based law firm with a unique combination of services built and shaped around the needs of our clients. Our unrivalled blend of expertise, agility and culture means we have the flexibility to meet their most challenging demands and adapt to the changing world around us. While many of our services can be found at other firms, the mix cannot.
We attract, recruit and train talented people from all backgrounds, building careers for the long term, to one day shape and lead the firm. Our culture is thoughtful, challenging and supportive and we are a place where everyone, at whatever level, can thrive. We remain focused on equal treatment in recruitment, retention and promotion.
The role
At the heart of HR is the award winning Early Legal Careers team consisting of five people in London. For this role we are looking for a student who is seeking a year in industry placement. The role is part of a team who are responsible for attracting, recruiting and developing the Early Legal Careers population at Macfarlanes.
It is an exciting and fast paced opportunity and we want someone who is eager to learn and able to prioritise tasks. The successful person will focus on supporting the whole lifecycle of attracting and recruiting talent for our London office.
Responsibilities
In this position you will be focused on supporting the recruitment strategy, including how we engage with universities and partnerships, hire talent and manage our programs. Duties will include:
- screening candidate applications, organising interviews and assessment centres;
- managing candidate offers including all paperwork;
- maintaining accurate candidate records in our applicant tracking system (ATS);
- attending recruitment events such as career fairs and networking events throughout the year;
- supporting with the successful running our talent programmes including our diversity programmes;
- providing ad-hoc administrative support for wider projects and initiatives as required;
- maintaining the calendar, ensuring all important dates are in diaries;
- co-ordinating social media and marketing activities as part of our attraction strategy; and
- striving for continuous improvement of department administration including processes, procedures, and systems.
This job description encompasses the main duties of the role and is by no means exhaustive. It is anticipated that duties may vary from time to time according to the needs of the department.
The candidate
Our Year in Industry placement is designed for students currently undertaking a university degree, providing an opportunity to gain practical experience alongside meeting academic obligations. This placement enables you to put your studies into practice within a professional setting, helping you to develop essential workplace skills.
We are looking for someone who is
- passionate;
- organised with good attention to detail;
- excellent at verbal and written communication;
- able to prioritise and meet tight deadlines; and
- experienced at using Microsoft
Application screening
Any offer of employment with us is subject to our pre-employment checks which are conducted by a third-party screening provider. These may include but are not limited to your professional and academic qualifications, any criminal records and employment references. These checks will be initiated with your consent and your offer will be subject to the successful completion of these checks.
