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Talent Acquisition Assistant

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Join Our Growing Recruitment Team!

To support our ambitious growth, we’re expanding our recruitment function and are searching for a Talent Acquisition Assistant to join our team. In this role, you’ll play a vital part in helping us attract and identify top talent and support our recruitment operations through candidate sourcing and administrative duties.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with up to 12 months of experience in a resourcing or recruitment support role, or for someone eager to launch their career in recruitment and gain hands-on experience within a dynamic, fast-paced team environment.

About Harper James

Harper James is a full-service commercial law firm with a unique subscription-based model for ambitious SMEs. We’ve grown rapidly and recently secured private-equity backing from LDC to fuel our next phase of expansion, including through strategic M&A. We’re a remote-first, no-ego team of over 150 people.

What are we looking for

Reporting to our Head of Talent Acquisition, you’ll play an important role in our direct recruitment process. This is a busy and fast-paced position with plenty of opportunity for personal and professional growth.

Ideally, you will:

  • Demonstrate excellent time management and the ability to respond quickly in a competitive market
  • Be adept at prioritising and managing multiple tasks, with strong organisational and communication abilities
  • Be willing to learn about our unique business model, departments, and practice areas
  • Confidently source candidates who meet specific criteria using LinkedIn
  • Possess solid Microsoft 365 and general administrative skills
  • Bring enthusiasm and professionalism to our collaborative and friendly team

Key responsibilities

  • Support the recruitment strategy and develop a strong understanding of our business and employer brand
  • Conduct professional outreach and headhunting of candidates via LinkedIn
  • Qualify applications by carefully screening submitted CV’s and profiles, ensuring candidates meet the required criteria for each vacancy before progressing them in the recruitment process.
  • Promote job openings across social media platforms
  • Communicate feedback to candidates
  • Maintain and update our Applicant Tracking System (ATS)
  • Provide general administrative support to the recruitment team

What we offer

  • The chance to be part of an innovative, fast-growing company at the forefront of the legal sector, with ample opportunity for development and career progression
  • Competitive salary and bonus structure
  • Full-time, remote position (occasional travel for team events/meetings)
  • A welcoming team-oriented culture with daily check-ins and regular 1:1s
  • Relaxed yet professional working environment with supportive colleagues

The bottom line

  • £24,000 – £26,000 DOE plus bonus.
  • 33 days holiday, including public holidays.
  • Option to buy up to 5 holiday days a year.
  • Private Healthcare
  • Death in service benefit.
  • Access to our electric car scheme.
  • An opportunity to play an important part in the next phase of growth for a law firm leading innovation within legal services.

Ready to apply

Ready to start or develop your recruitment career with us? Apply today and become part of the Harper James journey!

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Our offices

A national law firm

A national law firm

Our commercial lawyers are based in or close to major cities across the UK, providing expert legal advice to clients both locally and nationally.

We mainly work remotely, so we can work with you wherever you are. But we can arrange face-to-face meeting at our offices or a location of your choosing.

Head Office

Floor 5, Cavendish House, 39-41 Waterloo Street, Birmingham, B2 5PP
Regional Spaces

Capital Tower Business Centre, 3rd Floor, Capital Tower, Greyfriars Road, Cardiff, CF10 3AG
Stirling House, Cambridge Innovation Park, Denny End Road, Waterbeach, Cambridge, CB25 9QE
13th Floor, Piccadilly Plaza, Manchester, M1 4BT
10 Lower Thames Street, London, EC3R 6AF
Belsyre Court, 57 Woodstock Road, Oxford, OX2 6HJ
1st Floor, Dearing House, 1 Young St, Sheffield, S1 4UP
White Building Studios, 1-4 Cumberland Place, Southampton, SO15 2NP
A national law firm

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