Senior HR Specialist (Fee-Earners)
Prestigious US law firm is seeking an experienced Senior HR Specialist (Fee-Earners). Working closely with Partners, Practice Group Leaders and global Legal Talent Management teams, this is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in the full lawyer lifecycle, covering onboarding, performance management, compensation, employee relations and engagement within a fast-paced and rewarding environment.
What’s On Offer:
- Salary to £75,000
- Exceptional employee benefits
- Ultra-modern offices in the West End
- Free in-office meals + 10% pension contribution
Senior HR Specialist (Fee-Earners)– What You’ll Be Doing:
- Coordinate lawyer onboarding, including documentation, background checks, inductions and systems set-up
- Manage lawyer relocations, transfers, secondments and immigration processes, liaising with internal teams and external advisors
- Coordinate probationary reviews and annual performance management cycles, including communications, meetings and follow-ups
- Advise Partners and supervisors on performance management, feedback and employee relations
- Support performance improvement plans, investigations and sensitive employee relations matters
- Coordinate annual lawyer compensation and bonus processes, working with Finance and Payroll
- Support lawyer queries, wellbeing, engagement and retention initiatives
- Maintain accurate personnel records, HRIS data and performance trackers, ensuring confidentiality and compliance
Senior HR Specialist (Fee-Earners)– What We’re Looking For:
- 5+ years’ experience in a similar role within a City law firm is essential
- Proven experience coordinating performance review cycles and advising stakeholders on performance management
- Strong experience handling employee relations matters and advising stakeholders within a legal environment
- Experience coordinating visa applications, immigration processes and associated record keeping
- Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills, with the confidence to build strong relationships with Partners and lawyers
- Strong proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint; experience with HRIS/LMS platforms such as Workday or PeopleSoft would be advantageous
