Partner Resourcing Coordinator; FTC

PURPOSE OF THE ROLE

We are looking to further strengthenour Partner Resourcing team with the addition of a Partner Resourcing Coordinator – a role that sits at the heart of how we shape the future of our firm.

At Addleshaw Goddard, the Partner Resourcing team manages 40–50 lateral partner hires each year and advises the firm's leadership on partner recruitment strategy. The Partner Resourcing Coordinator will help us deliver high‑quality, insight‑led support to our practice groups, reinforcing our competitive edge in the London market.

You will help ensure partner candidates experience a structured, well‑informed and positive recruitment journey, while supporting partners and teams to understand their target markets and identify growth opportunities. Working closely with the Partner Resourcing team, you will support lateral partner recruitment across our global network and contribute to both the strategic and day‑to‑day delivery of our approach.

This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious, commercially minded aspiring lawyer to gain exposure to the firm's senior leadership, see how strategic decisions are made, and develop a sophisticated understanding of the legal market and what it takes to build a successful, growth‑focused law firm.

The Partner Recruitment team at Addleshaw Goddard currently consist of three dedicated partner resourcing managers, supported by an Executive PA who cover the global recruitment efforts at this level across the firm. We are responsible for managing and enhancing the journey of partner candidates from introduction through to onboarding. The team plays a central role in ensuring a seamless and positive candidate experience, while supporting the firm's strategic growth objectives.

Our other responsibilities include:

• Working collaboratively with agents to ensure they have the information needed to approach, engage, and introduce the correct talent, and we provide them with the market intelligence required to do so effectively.
• Managing and negotiating terms of business with external recruitment agents, ensuring compliance with AG's procurement, risk management, and data protection policies. The team maintains central records, oversees compliance, handles queries or disputes, and regularly reviews and updates agreements to reflect market or firm policy changes.
• Working closely with HR Business Partners and Commercial Finance Managers in relevant business groups to develop robust business cases for partner hires, gathering and analysing data on team structures, financial performance, market trends, and strategic priorities. The team supports partners in articulating the commercial rationale, projecting revenue generation, and identifying risks. We coordinate information for internal approvals, ensure alignment with the firm's growth strategy, and facilitate discussions to address queries from decision-makers.
• Providing hands‑on guidance to sponsor partners and candidates in completing the LPQ, ensuring all relevant information (including client relationships, business plans, conflicts, and compliance matters) is captured accurately. The team educates lateral candidates and agents on AG's partner compensation structure, covering remuneration, bonus schemes, and equity arrangements to ensure transparency and manage expectations. We also supply up‑to‑date information on the firm's financial performance, including revenue growth, profitability, and market positioning, so candidates and agents clearly understand AG's stability and prospects.
• Driving direct sourcing efforts through market mapping to identify and assess potential talent, giving partner groups valuable insights into their target markets, competitor activity, and emerging trends. This enables…