About Lawfront
Lawfront is a dynamic and growing group of law firms united by a shared ambition: to deliver exceptional legal services while nurturing the next generation of legal talent. With six partner firms across the UK, we are building a collaborative and forward-thinking culture that rivals the best national law firms.
Role Overview
We are seeking an ambitious and strategic Early Talent Manager to lead the development and delivery of a group-wide early talent strategy. This role will coordinate existing early talent processes across our six partner firms and create a unified framework that positions Lawfront firms as a premier destination for aspiring legal professionals.
You will play a pivotal role in shaping how we attract, develop, and retain early career talent - whether they are trainees or apprentices, school leavers or graduates - ensuring Lawfront firms are recognised as places where legal careers begin and flourish.
Key Responsibilities
Strategy & Framework Development
- Design and implement a group-wide early talent framework aligned with Lawfront’s growth and values.
- Benchmark against national and regional law firms to ensure Lawfront offers a competitive and compelling proposition.
Programme Coordination
- Harmonise existing early talent programmes across partner firms, identifying best practices and opportunities for improvement.
- Support recruitment cycles for trainees, apprentices, and interns, ensuring consistency and quality across the group.
Technology & Digital Engagement
- Leverage digital tools and platforms to enhance early talent attraction and engagement.
- Develop a social media strategy to showcase Lawfront firms’ culture, career pathways, and success stories.
- Explore and implement virtual work experience programmes to broaden access and build a future talent pipeline.
Cohort Building & Community
- Create and facilitate a group-wide early talent cohort, fostering a sense of belonging and shared identity across Lawfront firms.
- Design networking, mentoring, and social opportunities that highlight the national scale of Lawfront while celebrating the regional roots and cultures of each firm.
- Encourage cross-firm collaboration and peer learning to enrich the early talent experience.
Brand & Outreach
- Collaborate with marketing and communications teams to showcase Lawfront supported firms as a top choice for early legal careers.
- Working in partnership with local People and Culture teams, build relationships with universities, schools, and professional bodies to enhance visibility and attract diverse talent.
Stakeholder Engagement
- Partner with People and Culture team and firm leadership to align early talent initiatives with broader business goals.
- Act as a trusted advisor to internal stakeholders on early talent trends, challenges, and opportunities.
Continuous Improvement
- Monitor programme outcomes and feedback to refine and evolve the early talent offering.
- Stay abreast of industry trends and innovations in early careers and legal education.
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging
- Ensure all recruitment and assessment methods promote inclusion of diverse talent.
- Work with third parties as required to ensure Early Talent attraction and recruitment strategies align with Diversity, Equity and Belonging agenda
About You
- Proven experience in early talent, graduate recruitment, or legal education—ideally within a law firm or professional services environment.
- Strategic thinker with the ability to design and deliver impactful programmes across multiple stakeholders.
- Strong project management and coordination skills, with a collaborative and proactive approach.
- Passionate about developing future legal talent and driving innovation in early careers.
- Confident communicator and relationship builder, able to influence at all levels.
- Passionate about developing and promoting employee brand
- Digitally savvy, with experience using technology to enhance candidate experience and engagement.
- Skilled at building inclusive communities and fostering a sense of belonging across diverse groups.
- Ambitious, energetic, and excited by the opportunity to shape something new and meaningful.
Why Join Lawfront?
- Be part of a growing legal group with a bold vision for talent and development.
- Lead a high-impact role with autonomy and visibility across the organisation.
- Help shape the future of legal careers and make a lasting difference.
To apply, please click the link below and upload your CV. We look forward to hearing from you.