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Senior HR Specialist (Fee-Earners) – Prestigious US Law Firm – Lawyer Lifecycle

  • Job Type :

    Permanent

    Full-Time

  • Salary : £75 000

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