Jamima Coetzee
About Jamima Coetzee
Jamima Coetzee is a Recruitment Manager specializing in Experienced Legal Hires at Linklaters, where she has worked since 2021. With over 20 years of experience in the legal field, including roles as a corporate solicitor and legal recruitment consultant, she effectively supports legal professionals in their career transitions.
Work at Linklaters
Jamima Coetzee currently serves as the Recruitment Manager for Experienced Legal Hires at Linklaters, a position she has held since 2021. In this role, she utilizes her extensive background in legal recruitment to identify and attract top talent for the firm. Her responsibilities include overseeing the recruitment process for experienced legal professionals, ensuring that candidates are well-matched to the firm's needs. Additionally, she advocates for diversity, equity, and inclusion within the recruitment framework, reflecting Linklaters' commitment to fostering an inclusive workplace.
Previous Experience in Legal Recruitment
Prior to her role at Linklaters, Jamima Coetzee worked as a Senior Recruitment Consultant at LAW Absolute for eight months in 2021, focusing on private practice recruitment in London. Before that, she spent 16 years at gmk as an Associate Director, where she specialized in legal recruitment for private practice. Her extensive experience in these roles has equipped her with a comprehensive understanding of the legal market and the specific needs of law firms and candidates.
Transition from Corporate Solicitor to Recruitment Manager
Jamima Coetzee transitioned from a corporate solicitor role to a recruitment manager, leveraging over 20 years of experience in the legal field. She began her career as a Corporate (Private Equity) Solicitor at Ashurst, where she worked for five years. This transition allowed her to combine her legal expertise with her passion for helping legal professionals navigate their career paths, enhancing her effectiveness in recruitment.
Educational Background
Jamima Coetzee studied at the University of Exeter, where she earned a Bachelor of Arts degree. She furthered her education at The College of Law, completing the CPE and LPC, with a focus on Banking, Corporate, Finance, and Securities Law. This educational foundation supports her deep understanding of the legal industry and informs her approach to recruitment.
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Advocacy
At Linklaters, Jamima Coetzee serves as a DE&I Champion, where she plays a pivotal role in promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion within the legal recruitment process. Her advocacy efforts are aimed at ensuring that recruitment practices are equitable and that diverse candidates are represented in the hiring process, aligning with broader industry goals for inclusivity.