We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced recruiter to join Fieldfisher's recruitment team on a 14-month fixed-term contract in Fieldfisher's Belfast office. You will work closely with the recruitment manager to support the direct hiring of legal support and business services roles across the UK.
About Us: The recruitment team, part of HR, is highly regarded for its focus on direct recruiting and talent retention. We operate across four key areas: fee earner recruitment, lateral hires, business services recruitment, and early careers. We seek someone with relevant experience who wants to impact the firm's success through their introductions.
Key Responsibilities:
* Manage the life cycle of Business Services roles across areas such as Legal Support Services (Practice Administrators, Legal PAs, Document Production), IT, Risk, Finance, HR, and Knowledge and Information Services. This process includes:
o Meet with hiring managers to discuss and confirm job descriptions.
o Direct sourcing, including research, identification, and approach of talent via LinkedIn and other relevant channels.
o Candidate selection and interviews or assessment centres.
o Candidate management and feedback.
o Management of offer paperwork and onboarding.
o Market mapping.
* Support the recruitment manager with assessment centres in Belfast (marking assessments, coordinating candidates).
* Support the wider team on new recruitment initiatives and projects.
* Conduct research to market map for roles and keep information up to date.
* Assist with graduate and apprentice scheme telephone interviews.
* Maintain relationships with new starters, supporting their onboarding and induction in the firm.
* Develop relationships with hiring managers and provide weekly updates.
* Support with ad hoc recruitment projects.
About You:
* Proven experience in a recruitment environment for several years.
* Experience within a professional services or law firm environment (preferred).
* Understanding of the legal sector and the law firm model is essential.
* Proven track record of researching and sourcing direct candidates for all roles, regardless of level, using tools such as LinkedIn and other relevant channels.
* Strong interpersonal skills and confidence in dealing with people at all levels in the firm.
* Self-motivated and able to work independently.
* Positive attitude in line with Fieldfisher's values.
* Ability to prioritise workload and balance varied requirements, demonstrating excellent organisation skills.
* Full understanding and appreciation of maintaining the highest levels of confidentiality.
* Excellent attention to detail.
* Ability to work well as part of a small team and promote the team to internal clients.
What We Offer:
* Inclusive & Supportive Environment: We’re a firm with real entrepreneurial drive and we don’t believe in squashing people’s individuality. Our hybrid working model and open plan workspaces encourage a sense of camaraderie.
* Comprehensive and Flexible Benefits Package: Our offering includes 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 for further information.
* Modern Office Space: Located in the iconic Titanic Quarter with excellent commuter links and on-site parking.
* Training and Development: We’ll give you bespoke support to develop your career with our people development and IT training teams.
* Social & Community Engagement: Participate in clubs, networks, inclusive events, and charity initiatives.
Inclusion at Fieldfisher:
At Fieldfisher, led by the social model of disability, we are working towards removing accessibility barriers and maximising disability and neurodiversity inclusion in our recruitment processes.
Should you have any accessibility requirements, please contact a member of Fieldfisher's recruitment team, who will work with you to implement suitable adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process. All conversations are treated in the strictest of confidence, and we would appreciate your feedback to ensure we can provide an accessible and enjoyable recruitment process.
For accessibility information on our Belfast offices, visit: Fieldfisher Belfast Hub Accessibility
Recruitment process:
* An online application form (completed by clicking the apply now button) and CV submission.
* 20–30-minute introductory call with one of our experienced recruiters.
* The interview process varies depending on the role you apply for. However, your recruitment contact will always let you know what to expect from the process, so nothing should come as a surprise.
* For hybrid opportunities, candidates will be invited to visit our offices and meet the team face-to-face.
* Our average process takes around 2-3 weeks, but we will always work around your availability. You will have the chance to speak to our recruitment team at various points during your process, but if you have any specific questions before this please contact us at .
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Please note that we recruit on a rolling basis, meaning that your application will most likely be reviewed before the application deadline. We will continue to accept applications until we have successfully filled the role.