Senior Legal Talent Management Specialist

Prestigious US law firm is seeking an experienced Legal Talent Management Specialist. 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
• Office based

Senior Legal Talent Management Specialist – 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 Legal Talent Management Specialist – What We’re Looking For:

• 5+ years’ experience in a similar role within a City law firm is essential
• CIPD certified preferred
• 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