Trainee consultant/research associate

Stephen Bell Legal is a leading privately owned legal executive search and recruitment consultancy focusing and specialising at the senior end of the legal market and in particular the placement of partners into law firms.

We have a total commitment to building long term partnerships at a strategic level with our clients, which range from US, UK and international law firms to industry and commerce. This commitment also extends to our candidates, existing and potential, as we hope to continue to support their careers in the future.

To clients we offer deep market knowledge, access to talent on a global basis, a proactive and research driven approach to candidate sourcing and a modern outlook on recruitment with the sole focus on delivery for clients in a transparent and efficient way. We challenge ourselves to think differently to achieve the best possible result for our clients with the ultimate objective to ensure our appointments make a significant long term impact. To candidates we offer confidentiality, insightful market analysis, a deep reach in terms of market coverage, a thorough understanding of the recruitment process and crucially, a consultative and transparent approach.

Are you an ambitious individual, looking for a rewarding career in an exciting, unique and fast growing company where you reap the rewards of your hard work? How about pursuing a career where your success, earnings and career development is a direct result of helping individuals and businesses to succeed. We are now looking for a researcher / resource to join our small and dynamic team and are seeking driven individuals that are self-motivated and determined to succeed.

Responsibilities:

• Working on recruitment projects, sourcing candidates that meet the specification of our clients
• Creating job adverts to attract suitable candidates
• Managing digital and social media accounts
• Market mapping
• Sourcing candidates on a proactive basis, using internal and external databases to identify candidates with the skill sets required by the client
• Headhunting senior level candidates to arrange calls or meetings with senior consultants
• Coordinating and scheduling interviews
• Database management, ensuring candidate records are recorded in an accurate, efficient and confidential manner

You may be a recent LLB and or LPC/BPTC graduate or indeed a qualified lawyer who is thinking about an alternative career whilst still utilising your legal background. 

Required skills:

• Commercial awareness and sales ability
• Organisational skills are key
• Information gathering and problem solving
• Internet navigation and social networking ability
• Strong written and communication skills
• Strong presentation skills
• Be able to gain people's confidence and put them at ease
• Be persuasive, persistent and patient
• Be able to cope with pressure 

Summary

• Opportunity to join a small but dynamic phase 2 start-up legal recruitment business
• Operate at a senior and strategic level
• Earn extremely well
• Work in a professional environment but not one that compromises on the culture
• Clear path to progress both earnings and career 

Please email us to learn more or to apply: [email protected].            

www.stephenbelllegal.com