The RoleHelp shape recruitment at a leading global law firm.We are looking for an experienced Recruitment Manager to join our UK & Europe Recruitment team. This is a high-impact role combining hands-on recruitment, strategic stakeholder partnership, team development, and continuous improvement.You will lead fee-earner recruitment across the UK, while also supporting recruitment across our European offices. You will advise senior stakeholders, mentor junior colleagues, and help ensure an inclusive, efficient, and commercially focused recruitment service.Deliver end-to-end recruitment for fee earners in the UK and for business services professionals across Europe.Manage fixed-term recruitment and act as a key contact throughout each contract.Build effective relationships with recruitment agencies, oversee preferred suppliers, and maintain high service standards.Increase direct hiring through referrals, social media, and other recruitment platforms.Provide market insight and salary data to inform recruitment decisions and salary reviews.Maintain accurate hiring data in the applicant tracking system and Excel for management reporting.Collaborate with Recruitment Managers, HR Operations, and Diversity & Inclusion colleagues to support the firm’s strategic priorities.Identify opportunities to improve processes and lead projects that deliver meaningful change.Line-manage and develop Recruitment Advisors in London and/or Manchester, including one-to-ones, resource planning, performance feedback, and coaching.Essential Skills & ExperienceSubstantial in-house recruitment experience, ideally gained in the legal or professional services sector.Strong end-to-end recruitment expertise, including interviewing, assessment, and fair-selection practice.The confidence to advise, coach, challenge, and influence hiring managers and senior stakeholders.Experience managing, mentoring, or developing recruitment professionals.Commercial judgement, with a focus on service quality, cost management, and continuous improvement.Strong organisation and planning skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities and multiple projects.Experience using an applicant tracking system, ideally Workday and Excel, supported by strong administrative skills and attention to detail.The Firm When you work at Clyde & Co, you join a team of 500 partners, 2,400 lawyers, 3,200 legal professionals and 5,500 people in nearly 70 offices and associated offices worldwide. We work as one, excel with clients, celebrate difference and act boldly. We are committed to operating in a responsible way by progressing towards a diverse and inclusive workforce that reflects the communities and clients it serves. We are devoted to providing an environment in which everyone can realise their potential, using its legal and professional skills to support its communities. We do this through pro bono work, volunteering and charitable partnerships, and minimising the impact it has on the environment, including through our commitment to the SBTi Net-Zero standard and the setting of ambitious emissions reduction targets. Our values encourage us to support fairness, celebrate diversity and prohibit all forms of discrimination in the workplace to allow everyone to excel at work. A Note on Privacy Please take a moment to read our privacy notice. This describes what personal information Clyde & Co (we) may hold about you, what it’s used for, how it’s obtained, your rights and how to contact us as a data subject. If you are submitting a candidate as a Recruitment Agency Partner, it is an essential requirement and your responsibility to ensure that candidates applying to Clyde & Co are aware of this privacy notice. SummaryLocation: LondonType: Full time
Recruitment Manager/Senior Manager in London employer: Clyde & Co
Clyde & Co is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment where you can thrive as part of a globally integrated corporate team. With a strong commitment to employee growth, diversity, and community support, the firm provides ample opportunities for professional development while working on high-quality transactional and advisory matters in a collaborative culture. Located in both London and Guildford, employees benefit from a vibrant city atmosphere combined with the charm of a smaller town, making it an ideal place for meaningful and rewarding employment.
