Senior HR Advisor

Larbey Evans Ltd; City Of London; On-site; GBP 68,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious US law firm is seeking an experienced Senior HR Advisor to join their team in London. The role involves comprehensive HR support for lawyers throughout their lifecycle, including onboarding, performance management, and employee relations. Candidates should have over 5 years' HR experience in law, strong stakeholder advising capabilities, and the ability to manage performance reviews. Competitive salary offered up to £80,000 with additional benefits.

Benefits

10% pension contribution

Free meals in the office

Qualifications

• 5+ years’ HR experience in a similar role within a law firm.
• Strong experience advising stakeholders and leading employee relations matters.
• Experience coordinating and advising on performance review cycles.

Responsibilities

• Act as a trusted contact for lawyer queries.
• Handle onboarding processes for lawyers.
• Manage resignation and termination processes.
• Administer check-ins and annual review processes.

Skills

HR experience in a law firm

Advising stakeholders

Employee relations

Performance review cycles

Visa applications coordination

Job description

Senior HR Advisor – Lawyers

A standout opportunity for an exceptional HR professional with proven experience supporting the lawyer lifecycle to join one of our most prestigious US law firm clients as a Senior HR Advisor.

• Salary to £80,000
• 09:30-17:30 (Monday-Friday)
• Stunning, centrally located offices in London
• 10% pension contribution
• Free meals in the office

In this role, you will support Partners, Lawyers, and Practice Group Leaders to deliver comprehensive HR support across the full employee lifecycle – from onboarding and performance management to employee relations and compensation processes.

Key Responsibilities of the Senior HR Advisor:

• Act as a trusted point of contact for lawyer queries and concerns, addressing ER issues promptly and professionally.
• Serve as the primary contact for lawyer onboarding (including documentation, background checks, conflicts, induction scheduling etc.)
• Manage resignation and termination processes.
• Administer probationary check-ins, meetings, and the annual review process for lawyers, including coaching supervisors on feedback quality and performance expectations.
• Support performance improvement plans and follow-up actions, including prepare meeting notes, and assist with providing written guidance for development and performance.
• Assist the Senior HR Manager to project manage the annual compensation and bonus cycle for lawyers.
• Collaborate with wider HR and Business Services teams in relation to operational excellent across onboarding, reviews, events, and training needs.

Skills & Requirements of the Senior HR Advisor:

• 5+ years’ HR experience in a similar role within a law firm is essential.
• Strong experience advising stakeholders and leading employee relations matters for lawyers is required.
• Prior experience coordinating and advising stakeholders on performance review cycles.
• Must possess experience of coordinating visa applications and immigration record keeping.