Resource Manager - Law Firm

Michael Page (UK); London; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious international law firm in London is seeking a Resource Manager to strategically allocate lawyers and manage resource utilization across complex cases. The ideal candidate will have proven experience in resource management, strong analytical skills, and excellent communication abilities. A competitive salary and hybrid working options are offered, reflecting the firm's commitment to excellence and employee development.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits

Hybrid working policy

Qualifications

• Experience in resource or workforce management, ideally within legal or professional services.
• Strong analytical and organizational skills in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication abilities.

Responsibilities

• Strategically allocate lawyers across a busy, complex caseload.
• Monitor utilization and provide insightful reporting.
• Anticipate and resolve resourcing challenges.

Skills

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Stakeholder engagement

Job description

• Experience in Resource Management / Staffing or Workforce Allocation
• Experience working in a Law Firm/ Professional Services

About Our Client

Our client is a highly respected international law firm, recognised for its excellence in legal service, commercial insight, and commitment to delivering bespoke solutions across complex and high-profile matters. With a longstanding reputation for quality and integrity, the firm advises on litigation, regulatory investigations, arbitrations, and risk across multiple jurisdictions.

Job Description

As Resource Manager, you'll work closely with partners and senior stakeholders to:

• Strategically allocate lawyers across a busy, complex caseload.
• Monitor utilisation, forecast capacity, and provide insightful reporting.
• Anticipate and resolve resourcing challenges, balancing business needs with individual development goals.
• Collaborate with HR to support career progression and optimise team performance.
• Continuously improve workflows and resourcing processes.

The Successful Applicant

You'll bring proven experience in resource or workforce management-ideally within legal or professional services-and demonstrate:

• Strong analytical and organisational skills in a fast-paced, multi-project environment.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication abilities.
• Confidence in using data to inform decisions and influence outcomes.
• A proactive, solutions-focused mindset with a commitment to service excellence.

What's on Offer

- Permanent opportunity

- Competitive salary and benefits

- Hybrid working policy