Birchrose Associates
HR Manager
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Our client, a leading international law firm, is seeking an experienced HR Manager to join the firm on a Fixed-term basis.
The Firm
Our client is an international law firm with a 130-year history supporting high-net-worth individuals, businesses, and organisations. Operating internationally, the firm provides tailored solutions built on trust, strategy, and cross-border collaboration.
The Opportunity
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced, detail-oriented HR Manager to join the firm on a 12-month fixed-term contract. The successful candidate will provide expert advice across a broad spectrum of generalist HR, managing compliance, partner lifecycle matters, global policy maintenance, and strategic people initiatives.
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Key responsibilities include:
- Coordinating partner-related documentation, including offer letters, partnership agreements, status changes, and exit arrangements.
- Overseeing partner onboarding and offboarding in full compliance with regulatory standards, including SRA requirements.
- Maintaining the firm's HR precedent bank and reviewing employment policies to ensure alignment with legislation and best practice.
- Leading the annual review and update of global employee handbooks across multiple jurisdictions.
- Managing the firm’s annual Anti-Money Laundering (AML) screening, DBS checks, and adverse media searches.
- Supporting employee engagement initiatives, including survey management, feedback analysis, and action planning.
- Developing and publishing HR guidance, toolkits, and resources on the internal intranet.
- Coordinating HR training sessions to build capability across the wider generalist HR team.
- Monitoring legislative changes and leading strategic HR projects and process improvements.
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Requirements
- Proven HR experience in an HR Manager or HR Business Partner role, ideally within professional services or legal environments
- CIPD qualification or relevant degree-level education (desirable)
- Strong understanding of SRA regulations and employment legislation
Vacancy Highlights
- 50/50 Hybrid Working
- Competitive Salary
To be considered for this HR Manager opportunity, please contact Birchrose Associates for a confidential discussion.
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