International Recruiting Coordinator

Job Summary

Gibson Dunn is a leading global law firm, advising clients on significant transactions and disputes. Our exceptional teams craft and deploy creative legal strategies that are meticulously tailored to every matter, however complex or high-stakes. The firm’s work is distinguished by a unique combination of precision and vision.

This position is based in our London office. The International Recruiting Coordinator will be responsible for lateral associate and of counsel hiring for London and Europe. Candidates must have the ability to communicate persuasively and concisely and be able to work both independently and as part of a highly collaborative team.

This role reports to the International Recruiting Senior Manager.

Responsibilities include:

• Assisting in reviewing and selecting lateral candidates’ applications for consideration.
• Recording and storing candidate applications and all materials including CVs and transcripts.
• Building and managing relationships with agencies, including arranging terms and ensuring agreements are in place and tracked.
• Updating and expanding template documents for process communication, contracts, fee agreements etc.
• Coordinating the interview and assessment process.
• Working with internal stakeholders to assess and suggest improvements to our interview/ assessment process.
• Using existing or new tools to build more objective assessment processes and criteria to ensure we are hiring a diverse talent pipeline of lawyers.
• Drafting and issuing candidate offers and serving as the primary point of contact for candidate inquiries.
• Managing the onboarding process including background checks, onboarding through internal databases and liaising with other departments to ensure everything is ready for new hires.
• Supporting the continued focus on diversity hiring.
• Supporting internal training and relationships with external providers.
• Assisting with the implementation of ViRecruit ATS for all hiring.
• Processing invoices related to recruitment activities and maintaining accurate records.
• Promoting the internal referral programme internally.
• Supporting ongoing global recruitment projects.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Detail-oriented in all tasks, including excellent proof-reading and research skills.
• Strong time-management skills and ability to meet deadlines.
• Ability to develop strong internal and external relationships, including ability to work effectively with people at all levels.
• Strong customer service ethic.
• Ability to multitask and prioritize responsibilities.
• Excellent judgment and decision-making skills.

Experience

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent.
• 4 years+ experience in lateral recruitment within a professional services firm.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Strong interpersonal and problem-solving skills.

Gibson Dunn will consider for employment qualified Applicants with Criminal Histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of local law.

Location:

London

EEO Statement

Gibson Dunn & Crutcher LLP is committed to the principles of equal employment opportunity for all partners, employees and applicants and, in accordance with the applicable federal and state laws, does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, creed, color, religion, matriculation or political affiliation, national origin, alienage or citizenship status, ancestry, age, marital status or partnership status, family responsibilities, disability, medical condition, personal appearance, genetic information, predisposing genetic characteristics, sexual orientation, military status, status as a victim of domestic violence, stalking and sex offenses, arrest or conviction record, or on any other basis prohibited by law.