HR Manager in London

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. 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. 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 Hybrid Working Competitive Salary To be considered for this HR Manager opportunity, please contact Birchrose Associates for a confidential discussion. Birchrose Associates, trading name of Huntress Search Ltd, acts as a Recruitment Agency in relation to all Permanent roles and as a Recruitment Business in relation to all Temporary roles. We practice a diverse and inclusive recruitment process that ensures equal opportunity for all we work with, irrespective of race, sexual orientation, mental or physical disability, age or gender. As an organisation, we encourage applications from all backgrounds and will ensure measures are met when required, to allow a fair process throughout. PLEASE NOTE: We can only consider applications from candidates who have the right to work in the UK