Position: Internal Recruiter (Full-Time, Permanent)
Location: London
Industry: Legal
Experience Level: Mid to Senior level

Our client, a prestigious law firm in London, is seeking an experienced Internal Recruiter to join their team on a full-time basis. Reporting to the Head of Talent Acquisition and working closely with the wider HR team, this role will manage the end-to-end recruitment process for both fee-earning and experienced hire recruitment, while also implementing strategic projects and championing diversity and inclusion initiatives.

This is an exceptional opportunity for an experienced recruiter looking to gain invaluable exposure in the legal industry while working within a high-performing and collaborative team.

Key Responsibilities:

• Maintain awareness of recruitment needs by partnering with business heads and conducting market mapping to ensure proactive hiring strategies.
• Serve as the first point of contact for your designated teams, offering recruitment guidance and support where needed.
• Collaborate with hiring managers and senior leadership teams to define recruitment strategies, set routes to market, and manage expectations.
• Lead agency briefing meetings, manage preferred supplier lists (PSL), and agree terms with external recruitment agencies.
• Build and maintain strong internal and external relationships to support recruitment efforts.
• Support hiring managers throughout the candidate selection process, ensuring a seamless and efficient hiring experience.
• Directly source candidates where possible and interview candidates at first and second stages.
• Liaise with the wider HR generalist team during the offer process and lead the onboarding and induction processes for new hires.
• Drive Diversity and Inclusion (D&I) initiatives, ensuring inclusive recruitment practices and delivering on D&I goals.

Person Specification:

• Proven experience in talent acquisition, preferably within the legal or professional services sector.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to liaise with stakeholders at all levels.
• Excellent organisational skills with impeccable attention to detail and a proactive, results-driven approach.
• Ability to manage the entire recruitment lifecycle, from sourcing to onboarding.
• A collaborative and autonomous worker, capable of managing competing priorities independently.
• Passionate about Diversity and Inclusion, with experience delivering D&I initiatives in recruitment.

Salary and Benefits:

• Competitive salary package, dependent on experience.
• Comprehensive benefits package, including healthcare, pension, and more.
• Hybrid working model, with flexibility to work both remotely and in City of London offices.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a motivated recruiter to step up and broaden their skillset in the legal industry while gaining exposure in a supportive and collaborative team. If you’re ready for a new challenge, apply today!

Lily Shippen – Leading Internal Recruiter and Legal Support Recruitment in London

At Lily Shippen, we specialise in recruiting top-tier Internal Recruiters, HR professionals, Executive Assistants, and Legal Support roles across London and the UK. Our expert recruitment services cover temporary, permanent, and fixed-term contract roles, helping businesses find the right talent to support their growth.

With offices in London and Manchester, we provide comprehensive recruitment solutions for companies across the UK and internationally.