Job Description

Are you an experienced talent development professional keen to find an exciting new role where you will be part of a dynamic, forward-thinking team, committed to driving forward positive change and supporting the business to attract and retain the best possible talent? If so, consider joining us at Michelmores.

Why Michelmores?

We are a flexible, friendly, and inclusive organisation with a clear focus on fresh thinking, growth and success. We really care about what we stand for, and central to our culture is our nurturing, friendly and flexible environment which genuinely allows our people to grow and flourish, both professionally and personally.

What sort of work?

We have an exciting opportunity for an Early Careers Specialist to join our HR team, based in either our Bristol or Exeter offices.


In this role, you will support the firm in the development and delivery of a high-quality Early Careers Recruitment and Development programme.


Key focus areas for this role will include:


Being the key HR interface for all Trainees, Graduate Solicitor Apprentices and Paralegal & School Leaver Solicitor Apprentices staff across the Firm Supporting the Early Careers Manager in providing support, guidance and advice to stakeholders across the firm Ensuring execution and delivery of all HR processes, with a particular emphasis on Recruitment, Induction and Onboarding, Early Careers Development, Training, Communications, Absence Management, Performance Management, Reward & Retention. Advising, interpreting and providing guidance to partners and staff in respect of HR policies and procedures, employment legislation and best practice specific to the needs of the business. Applying strong commercial focus and business acumen when providing HR solutions for the business. Providing day to day HR support when required, across a range of areas in order to cover absence or provide additional support to other team members, including graduate recruitment and HR processes. Preparing of offer letters and contracts of employment for early careers candidates. Co-ordination of the on-boarding process for all early careers' programmes. Working alongside the relevant HRBP to help organise and implement our Early Careers programmes, including ownership of the on-boarding process, the early careers performance review process, and co-ordination of seat rotations. Supporting the Early Careers Manager with Graduate and School Leaver Apprentice recruitment. This will include assisting with attending law fairs, open days, university events and our summer vacation scheme and assessment days. Assisting the Early Careers Co-ordinator with the co-ordination of School Open Days and legal work experience programmes. Supporting the HR team on strategic and operational HR projects as required.

Why this team?

The HR team works in partnership with the key stakeholders across the firm, building trusted relationships and advising on a wide variety of people matters. We are focused on getting the best out of our greatest asset - our people. That means helping to create a culture where we reward those who think commercially, where our people feel valued as individuals and are constantly growing and developing. We are always looking to improve the employee experience and create and keep a culture where people feel supported to become the very best versions of themselves.

How do we work?

We take a flexible, agile approach to working patterns. As a team we agree together on the best working arrangements that will enable each of us to provide exceptional client service, to collaborate and connect with colleagues, and to achieve the right home/work balance.

Who are we looking for?

We are looking for somebody who will understand our values and thrive in our culture. This is a hybrid working role, but will be based from either our Exeter or Bristol office, with regular travel between our other offices as required.


The successful candidate will be CIPD qualified (or equivalent) with at least 3 years' experience of working in an HR advisory capacity. Strong IT skills are also required (specifically Word, Excel & Outlook).


In addition to this, the ideal candidate will have:


Strong interpersonal skills and be an effective communicator at all levels (written and verbal). Excellent organisational skills and be able to demonstrate examples of multi-tasking and an ability to juggle competing priorities. A commercial and professional approach to work. The ability to interact well with others in a sensitive and effective way and be a team player. Evidence of being self-motivated, committed to working towards goals with strong enthusiasm and career commitment. A pro-active approach. The ability to read situations and understand the importance of confidentiality and the use of discretion. The ability to cope well under pressure, must be flexible and successful in adapting to changing demands and conditions.

This is a great opportunity to join a Firm which believes potential, inspiration, and teamwork should be valued and nurtured.

Next Steps

To apply please click below or if you would like to talk to someone about the role, please call Lisa Gater, Recruitment Business Partner, on 07355 677986.

Michelmores LLP is an Equal Opportunities Employer

We do not discriminate on grounds of race, gender, marital status, age, religion, colour, nationality, ethnic origin, disability or sexual orientation in the selection, recruitment and treatment of our staff.


View ourInclusion and Belonging pages for more information.


As part of our recruitment policy our candidates are subject to pre-employment screening checks. The Employee Screening Process includes DBS screening, adverse media checks, financial screening, and will also involve verification of employment history, your right to work in the UK and any relevant qualifications and memberships. If you would like further information around this, at this stage, please get in touch with our recruitment team (careers@michelmores.com)


* No agencies please - any agency assistance will be via invitation only. Please note any speculative candidates submitted via agencies without invitation will not be considered as represented by that agent.