HR Apprentice

Job description

We have an exciting opportunity for an HR Apprentice to join our HR Services team, based in A&O Shearman's Belfast office.

The Apprenticeship

This is an exciting opportunity with the chance to build relationships and gain first-hand experience of what Global HR Services is like in a law firm setting. You will be working as part of the Early Careers Recruitment & HR team, supporting the recruitment and development of our trainee solicitors and solicitor apprentices across various international offices.

You’ll support the team with recruiting trainee solicitors and apprentices, acting as a key point of contact for candidates throughout the recruitment and selection process, from assessment stage right through to offer. The team also provide day-to-day HR support to the trainees and apprentices once they’ve joined the firm. Your role will be varied and key responsibilities will include recruitment, organising events and the provision of HR support.

The firm in partnership with University of Ulster is committed to investing in training to enable you to gain a BSc (Hons) Business Management degree. The apprenticeship is offered as a 3.5 year fixed term contract.


Who we are looking for

We are keen to speak to candidates with an interest in working in professional services and meet the following requirements:

• Previous experience is not required but applicants should be team players with good communication skills and strong attention to detail and an interest in working in HR.
• Applicants must possess a minimum of five GCSEs at grade C or above, including English and Mathematics and two A levels (or equivalent qualification) in any subject at grade C or above.

What we can offer you

The apprenticeship scheme at A&O Shearman is truly an exceptional experience. If successful, you will have the opportunity to work alongside experienced professionals on key projects and develop key business skills by working with clients and offices across the globe. Another benefit of undertaking an apprenticeship with A&O Shearman is getting involved with our Emerging Talent Programme. Our Emerging Talent Programme organises development days to upskill our apprentices and improve their professional development, as well as regular social events.

At A&O Shearman we are truly inclusive, we love diversity, equity, and inclusion – this is one of our strategic priorities and is central to the kind of firm we want to be. We recognize the importance of wellbeing and have several support structures and discount offers in place to help you stay fit both mentally and physically. What truly defines a career with us? We recruit the best and ask for the best of you. And together, we will redefine success.


About A&O Shearman

A&O Shearman is a new global industry-leading law firm, with nearly 50 offices in 29 countries worldwide. Our fluency in English law, US law, and the laws of the world’s most dynamic markets, enables us to provide unmatched insight and seamless delivery to clients. We work on challenging and important deals and disputes that have the potential to shape the future.

We offer exceptional opportunities for our people; opportunities to work for the world’s leading businesses; to transform the status quo, and to deliver your best work, helping you and your career to thrive, while delivering unparalleled outcomes for our clients.

Whether you're helping clients solve complex challenges, transforming the ways we manage our business, or ensuring the smooth-running of our operations, this is an environment where you can belong and excel. We provide first-rate training and development, we are committed to an inclusive environment, and we provide support and ways of working that help you optimise your wellbeing.

What truly defines a career with us? We recruit the best and ask for the best of you. And together, we will redefine success.