Senior HRBP

National Role – Leading the Business Partnering Team Drive consistency across all cyclical people processes Influential Role supporting the Head of People & Culture Lead a modern, evolving Business Partnering team in a national firm undergoing significant transformation, with scope to influence governance, consistency and operational uplift. A newly created senior People & Culture role offering operational leadership across a national P&C function. Working closely with the Head of People & Culture, you will act as a trusted 2IC in a role that drives consistency in HR advice and cyclical activity. The firm operates a modern, corporate‑style structure with a CEO, COO and executive leadership model, creating a more balanced and commercially grounded decision‑making environment than traditional partner‑led firms. The P&C function is also undergoing a significant uplift in sophistication, giving this role a genuine opportunity to shape improved processes, governance and ways of working. You will lead and coach a small team, oversee first‑line advisory work nationally, and manage a modest personal client portfolio to stay connected to the rhythm of the business. The role has a strong operational focus, ensuring high‑quality advice, disciplined governance and alignment across all offices. Key Responsibilities Lead and develop a small team of Advisors and a Business Partner Oversee first‑line advisory work nationally, ensuring consistent and high‑quality advice Coordinate and govern key people cycles including graduate onboarding, planning sessions, promotions and remuneration processes Drive national consistency across five offices, working closely with the Employee Relations and Policy teams Contribute to HRIS implementation, change management and reporting improvements Support strategic and transformation initiatives, including future business acquisitions Maintain a modest personal client portfolio to stay connected to day‑to‑day operational needs Success in this role requires: Strong legal‑sector experience and understanding of CPD, the Legal Services Award and the nuances of legal practice Proven people leadership, ideally managing Advisors and Business Partners Confidence with complex ER matters and first‑line advisory oversight Experience operating nationally across multiple offices Ability to drive consistency, coach a dispersed team and operate at pace Comfort working in a function still on a maturity journey It is a prerequisite that candidates have previously worked within a law firm environment, although this does not necessarily need to be your current setting. Candidates already operating at Senior BP / Lead BP level, or HR Managers from smaller law firms with the capability to scale, are encouraged to apply.