The role:

We have an exciting and rare opportunity in our Human Resources team to support the Partner Resourcing Manager in the recruitment of partners across our network in Europe, the Middle East and Asia. You'll be working for senior level stakeholders in managing the end to end recruitment process for potential lateral hires.

We will consider candidates to work in either our Bristol or London office.

What will you do on a day to day basis:

• Proactively move the recruitment process forward, maintaining momentum, seeking/providing feedback in a timely manner, advising on process and next steps;
• Liaise with agents regarding candidates and agreeing terms of business
• Manage the partner recruitment internal processes including those relating to DD, conflicts, restrictive covenants, business plans, partner assessment forms and adhering to timelines
• Instruct agents on retained searches including agreeing the search terms and fees
• Advise on potential offer structures and preparing offer letters
• Manage the onboarding, integration and induction process for all partner hires
• Report on key metrics in relation to partner hiring
• Proactively look for improvement in our processes
  
  

What we are looking for:

• Previous recruitment experience either 'in house' or within an agency
• Strong IT skills in Outlook, Microsoft word and Excel
• Effective written and oral communication skills with senior level people
• Excellent organisational skills with strong attention to detail
• Pro-active, can do approach, always striving for excellence
• Comfortable with working independently
• Ability to manage and adapt to competing priorities

Here at Simmons & Simmons:

We believe our people define us. Our working environment is genuinely collegiate with a supportive atmosphere and team ethos - we have a reputation for being a friendly culture which we are very proud of. An inclusive and diverse culture, our innovative approach and being truly international are just a few more things that make us, us.

• Competitive Offer Package including bonus's dependant on role/level, private medical insurance & pension contribution to name a few.
• Dress 'for your day' Code.
• Hybrid working approach of 2 days a week required in the office with flexibility dependant on role/team/client demands.
• A wide range of international offices including: Hong Kong; Dubai; Tokyo; Dublin; Milan; Bristol; Madrid; Singapore.
• All offices have their own artwork collections - with a Damien Hurst and a Tracey Emin in the London office. We have a long standing history in supporting the art community especially up and coming artists.
• The creation of Simmons & Simmons Solutions - bringing together the best legal advice from our established legal teams with non-traditional capabilities that enhance, expand and differentiate the Simmons offering.
• We were ranked as a Times Top 50 Employer for Women and Top 30 Employer for Working Families in 2020.
• We have Social and Sport Committees contributing to Xmas & Summer parties, end of month drinks and various sporting events.
• We also have a range of Diversity Network Groups including LGBT+, Emerge (Race & Ethnicity) and The Number One Club (Women's network) who have organised various talks and events firmwide.

If you are interested in finding out more about this position then please contact the Recruitment Team with any questions. To apply for the role please click on the link at the bottom of the page/visit the career pages on our website, where there is also a detailed job description.