Recruitment Consultant / Adviser in London

We are looking for a Recruitment Advisor to join our HR team. The Recruitment Advisor will be responsible for managing the end‑to‑end recruitment of fee earning and business services roles across the firm (excluding trainee solicitors and paralegals). The role focuses on delivering a responsive, high‑quality recruitment service to hiring managers and candidates, ensuring vacancies are filled efficiently and professionally, and that all stakeholders experience a smooth and well‑managed recruitment process. The Recruitment Advisor acts as an ambassador for Stewarts throughout the recruitment journey.

Job responsibilities:

• Recruitment delivery & coordination
• Manage the end‑to‑end recruitment process for fee earning and business services vacancies, from vacancy approval through to offer acceptance.
• Work with hiring managers to identify hiring needs and skill sets required and manage expectations.
• Create and update job descriptions.
• Manage vacancy workflows, ensuring roles progress efficiently and in line with agreed timelines.
• Identify innovative selection and assessment methods to ensure the best candidates are sourced for each vacancy.
• Where appropriate, interview candidates as agreed with the hiring manager.
• Ensure that the co-ordination of interviews, assessments and candidate communications are professional and seamless.
• Review and approve offer documentation in line with firm procedures.
• Proactively respond to business needs with speed and accuracy, seeking ideas and solutions.
• Understand Right to Work requirements.

Candidate & hiring manager experience:

• Advise hiring managers on recruitment best practice, use of structured interviews and diversity awareness.
• Support and challenge, where necessary, hiring managers constructively on selection and salary decisions at interview and offer stage.
• Manage the offer process through to a successful outcome including advising on salaries and seeking internal approval.
• Maintain regular communication with hiring managers, keeping them informed of progress, next steps and any issues.
• Ensure all recruitment interactions reflect the firm’s professional standards and employer brand.

Sourcing & agency liaison:

• Manage sourcing activity through job boards, LinkedIn Recruiter and referrals.
• Develop and manage relationships with approved recruitment agencies in line with the firm’s agreed terms of business and manage candidate submissions in line with agreed processes.
• Ensure consistent, fair and compliant recruitment practices are always followed identifying areas for improvement.
• Develop an understanding of the external market and apply this knowledge in discussions with hiring managers, agencies and candidates.

Systems, data & compliance:

• Ensure that accurate records/data are maintained on the applicant tracking system.
• Take ownership of any data retention/GDPR requirements in relation to recruitment records held by the firm.
• Support the effective use of the ATS to track vacancies, candidates and recruitment activity identifying areas for improvement as necessary.
• Responsible for recruitment MI, reporting and data requests as required using initiative to identify data that can add value.
• Ensure recruitment activity aligns with internal policies and the firm’s Diversity & Inclusion principles.

Collaboration & HR support:

• Work closely with HR colleagues to ensure a smooth handover from offer acceptance through to onboarding.
• Support the recruitment administrator during busy times or periods of absence.
• Identify and recommend ongoing improvements to recruitment processes, templates and ways of working.
• Proactively contribute to recruitment‑related projects and initiatives, taking ownership as required.

Skills, experience & qualifications:

• Previous experience in a recruitment, resourcing or HR support role, ideally within a law firm, with understanding of legal qualification processes preferred.
• Experience supporting end‑to‑end recruitment processes and managing multiple vacancies simultaneously.
• Experienced and confident in interviewing.
• Strong organisational skills with excellent attention to detail and the ability to meet deadlines in a fast‑paced environment.
• Confident and professional communicator, able to build positive relationships with candidates, hiring managers and agencies.
• Comfortable using recruitment systems, databases and Microsoft Office tools.
• Demonstrates sound judgement, discretion and empathy when dealing with sensitive situations.

General attributes:

• Highly organised, proactive and able to manage own workload effectively.
• Delivers a high standard of service with a “can do” and hands‑on approach.
• Collaborative, reliable and supportive team player.
• Committed to continuous improvement and learning.
• Reflects the firm’s culture, values and professional standards at all times.