HR Manager – Law Firm | London

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Location: London
Job Description:

HR Manager – Law Firm

London | Hybrid Working

Our client, a leading London law firm, is looking for an experienced HR Manager to join its People and HR team.

This is a broad HR management role requiring someone with strong experience working specifically within a law firm and a clear understanding of the demands, culture and stakeholder environment of the legal sector.

Please note: Previous HR experience within a law firm is essential for this role. Applications from candidates without law firm experience will not be progressed.

The role will include:

  • Providing strategic and operational HR support
  • Advising partners and senior managers on people matters
  • Managing complex employee relations cases
  • Supporting performance and talent management processes
  • Overseeing recruitment and workforce planning activity
  • Coaching and supporting managers
  • Managing HR projects and initiatives
  • Using HR data and reporting to support decision-making
  • Working closely with senior HR colleagues across the firm

We’re looking for:

  • Strong HR management experience gained within a law firm
  • Previous experience operating at HR Manager, Senior HR Advisor or similar level
  • Experience advising partners and senior legal stakeholders
  • Strong employee relations knowledge
  • Excellent communication and influencing skills
  • Commercial awareness and sound judgement
  • Ability to balance strategic HR activity with hands-on operational responsibilities
  • CIPD qualification or equivalent experience would be advantageous

Law firm experience is a mandatory requirement for this position.

To apply, please submit your application and send your CV. You may be contacted by a recruitment consultant with further information about the opportunity.

Posted: September 1st, 2026