Campus recruiter

At EY, you’ll have the chance to build a career as unique as you are, with the global scale, support, inclusive culture and technology to become the best version of you.

And we’re counting on your unique voice and perspective to help EY become even better, too. Join us and build an exceptional experience for yourself, and a better working world for all.

Law School Campus Recruiter, Assistant Director

Everything we do for our clients comes down to having the right mix of business and technical knowledge and experience for every occasion.

Our colleagues across our business look to us to identify the most promising talent that possess those skills. As a Law School Campus Recruiter, you’ll be right at the heart of that goal.

Directly engaging with colleagues, external influencers and candidates from a diverse array of backgrounds.

The opportunity

As a Law School Campus Recruiter, you'll be responsible for developing and executing a strategy to recruit qualified JD / LLM candidates to fill positions in designated Sub-Service Lines and / or Practices.

You'll work closely with law school programs across the country to identify top talent and convert prospects into active candidates.

You'll work with Business Leaders, human resource (HR) and recruiting leaders and hiring managers to execute on workforce and hiring plans.

You'll serve as a subject matter resource on this candidate profile and as a resource to our broader campus recruiting community.

Your key responsibilities

It’s no exaggeration to say no two days are quite the same in this role. You’ll take on a wide range of responsibilities including but not limited to :

• Managing the overall LLM campus recruiting process at 5-7 LLM in Taxation programs across the country, inclusive of collaboration with Tax leadership to build campus recruiting teams for target law school programs


• Collaborating with school recruiters to drive consistent strategy at JD target schools


• Developing and maintaining strong working relationships with market recruiters and hiring partners of JD / LLM candidates


• Developing and maintaining strong external working relationships with law students, faculty (including EY adjunct faculty), career development centers, and diversity officers


• Leading specialized tax programs and initiatives throughout the year to further attract top JD / LLM talent to EY


• Fostering and embedding a focus on diversity in all aspects of JD / LLM campus recruiting

Skills and attributes for success

• You’ll be managing a diverse array of talent projects including campus events and national / global programs while ensuring a one-team approach related to recruiting.


• You will be a representation of the EY brand and will strive to foster a sense of interest and enthusiasm for the opportunities that we have to offer our candidates.


• You’ll have the ability to build and nurture long term relationships with internal and external stakeholders inclusive of collaboration with recruiters across the country and business leaders who seek this specialized skill set.

You’ll need to be creative and innovative in developing sourcing strategies that attract talent and maintain a strong focus on diversity, equity and inclusiveness.

To qualify for the role, you must have

• A broad understanding of recruitment laws and practices


• Strong understanding of compensation practices and benefit laws and practices


• Possesses high level of specialized knowledge in campus recruiting specific to attorney candidates


• Ability to assess whether candidates have the appropriate skills, competencies and experiences required to meet the specifications of the proposed position


• Ability to articulate and market EY opportunities to candidates


• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, multitasking environment


• Ability to utilize strategic thinking skills and work to collaborate with fellow team members on best practices



• Ability and willingness to travel, when necessary, and flexible to work extended hours, especially during peak hiring seasons and in executing certain programs / initiatives


• A proven record of success in talent attraction and retention


• Experience managing complex projects and events


• Strong knowledge of computer programs (i.e., Microsoft Office and other tools )


• Strong communication skills including large scale speaking engagements


• 6-10 plus years of related experience


• A Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience

Ideally, you’ll also have

• Experience working within professional services or large matrix corporate environment


• Experience supervising small teams and providing counseling


• Experience with creation and implementation of recruitment strategy


• Analytical skills to interpret and react to complex and constantly evolving data

What we look for

We’re interested in strategic, innovative professionals ready to drive the recruiting process and build a talent pipeline of future leaders within our organization.

You’ll need to be agile, ready to learn and have a genuine passion for finding the right talent.

What we offer

We offer a competitive compensation package where you’ll be rewarded based on your performance and recognized for the value you bring to our business.

In addition, our Total Rewards package includes medical and dental coverage, pension and 401(k) plans, and a wide range of paid time off options.

Under our flexible vacation policy, you’ll decide how much vacation time you need based on your own personal circumstances.

You’ll also be granted time off for designated EY Paid Holidays, Winter / Summer breaks, Personal / Family Care, and other leaves of absence when needed to support your physical, financial, and emotional well-being.

• Continuous learning : You’ll develop the mindset and skills to navigate whatever comes next.


• Success as defined by you : We’ll provide the tools and flexibility, so you can make a meaningful impact, your way.


• Transformative leadership : We’ll give you the insights, coaching and confidence to be the leader the world needs.


• Diverse and inclusive culture : You’ll be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs.

If you can demonstrate that you meet the criteria above, please contact us as soon as possible.

The exceptional EY experience. It’s yours to build.

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Last updated : 2022-07-18