Graduate Recruiter

Location: Central London

Start Date: Immediate openings available (open to early 2027 start)

Salary: Competitive base + strong performance-based bonus

Are you a recent graduate with a knack for and an interest in managing and building relationships ? Ready to kickstart your career in recruitment with a purpose-driven, ethical firm where you get out what you put in ? HIA Legal wants YOU!

Who We Are

Since our founding in 2016 by an ex-Magic Circle Senior Banking & Finance Lawyer and seasoned recruiters, HIA Legal has built a stellar reputation for transparent, results-focused recruitment. We partner with top City and US law firms and a diverse range of in-house clients, delivering intelligent market insights and a service rooted in integrity. Our mission? To fuel the growth of our clients and empower the careers of our candidates.

The Role: Associate Recruiter

As an associate Recruiter at HIA Legal, you’ll dive into the fast-paced world of legal recruitment, working closely with prestigious law firms and innovative in-house teams in the UK and US. This is not just about filling roles - it’s about building relationships, understanding the legal market, and making a real impact on careers and businesses.

What You’ll Do

• Source and engage top-tier legal talent through creative and proactive methods.
• Build strong relationships with candidates and clients, acting as a trusted advisor.
• Provide market intelligence (aided by our proprietary CRM and AI systems) to support hiring decisions and career moves.
• Collaborate with our experienced team to deliver exceptional recruitment outcomes.
• Grow your expertise in the legal sector with hands-on mentorship and training.

Who You Are

• A recent graduate (any discipline) with a keen interest in recruitment and the legal / financial / tech sectors.
• A natural communicator with strong interpersonal skills and an eye for building relationships .
• Ambitious, curious, and driven to succeed in a fast-paced, results-oriented environment.
• Ethical, professional , and committed to delivering outstanding service.
• A team player who thrives on collaboration and wants to grow with a dynamic firm.
• A background in sport has historically been a good indicator of all of the above. Not essential but the majority of the office has an interest in sport which provides common ground but is also a good platform to learn the transferable skills we are looking for (as we are not looking for any specific experience).
• These sound like clichés but we will know and you will know if this is a fit after one conversation.

Why HIA Legal?

• Impactful Work: Be part of a firm that values integrity and meaningful results over being just another “headhunter.” We have taken on four new consultants in the last year who are all smashing it.
• Career Growth: Receive hands-on training and mentorship from industry experts to fast-track your career. As a small team we are able to provide bespoke pathways for junior consultants - Take this from our recent junior hires.
• Vibrant Culture: Join a supportive, ambitious team in the heart of London. We believe this works both ways - we respect and promote flexibility from day one but have a strong office-based culture . It's a fun place to be when times are good, which they often are.
• Market Exposure: Work with leading law firms and in-house clients, gaining unparalleled insight into the legal sector.
• Future Opportunities: Build a foundation for a rewarding career in recruitment or the wider legal / financial services / tech / people-focused industries.
• Travel Opportunities : We work across UK, ME, Australian, and US markets providing the opportunity (but not obligation) to gain exposure on the ground across the globe.

HIA Legal – Where Talent Meets Opportunity

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