Job Description

What we will offer

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We will offer you a place where you can be yourself and where there are no limits on what you can achieve. With us, you can take ownership of your career and have honest conversations throughout. You would join an ambitious firm with a clear strategy for profitable growth where you can get early responsibility and early involvement in growing the business. Here you can expect a competitive and fair reward as well as recognition based on all round performance. This forms part of our internal promise to you, The Deal, between the firm and its employees.

Team Structure

The HR and L&D function comprises of 40 people globally and is responsible for the management of all matters concerning the employment and development of our people. This involves guiding and supporting partners, managers, and all employees alike, as well as supporting the creation of an inclusive and diverse environment, enabling our people to thrive. This includes:

• Implementing our people and talent strategy in line with business objectives
• Resourcing, talent and career management
• Reward (financial and non-financial) strategy
• Policy, procedures setting and the practical application of these across the business.

Main Responsibilities

• Develop the firm\'s global mobility strategy with support from the Global Head of HR and Senior HR Leads
• Conduct an in depth review the firm\'s current mobility policies and practices ensuring clarity and consistency across offices
• Assist in developing a centre of excellence for global mobility issues across the network
• Provide day to day operational assistance to the wider firm and HR team, resolving complex global mobility queries
• Identify and share knowledge across HR to facilitate continuous improvement in global policies
• Develop a tool to track international secondments and provide relevant MI to leadership
• Provide a recommendation around the global mobility function and support going forward (including tax and immigration)
• Develop a proposal for a structured secondment development programme
• Provide relevant training to the global HR team as required
• Build relationships with key senior stakeholders in all offices
• Management of any third party service vendors, such as relocation or accommodation suppliers

Role Overview:

We\'re looking for a Global Mobility Manager/Consultant initially for a 6 month fixed-term contract on either a full-time or part-time, hybrid working basis. The role is an opportunity to manage and shape the development of the firm\'s current mobility programme.

Most of our roles are hybrid, meaning that colleagues benefit from working in our office and remotely. We are happy to discuss this and other flexible working arrangements with you as part of the application and interview process.

Attributes/Skills Required

• Extensive experience in global mobility gained within a professional services environment
• Excellent knowledge of immigration law
• Experience of setting up a global mobility function would be advantageous
• Ability to work independently with strong communication and interpersonal skills

This job description is indicative only and does not represent an exhaustive list of responsibilities. The firm reserves the right to alter or change the responsibilities at any time, in line with the firm\'s strategy and business needs.

We are an equal opportunity employer, committed to having a diverse workforce. We do not discriminate on the basis of age, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, culture or any other protected characteristics. We aim to create a culture where everyone can be themselves and is valued for their strengths and unique perspectives.

About the Firm

With 8 offices worldwide and with our headquarters based in London, Stephenson Harwood is a law firm where our people are committed to achieving the goals of our clients - listed and private companies, institutions, and individuals across the globe. Our mix of expertise and culture results in a combination of deep local insight and the capability to provide a seamless international service.

Our experience encompasses corporate, commercial litigation and arbitration, employment, pensions and private wealth, finance, marine and international trade, and real estate and projects.

We assemble teams of bright thinkers to match our clients\' needs and give the right advice from the right person at the right time. Dedicating the highest calibre of legal talent to overcome the most complex issues, we deliver pragmatic, expert advice that is set squarely in the real world.

We understand the power of diversity in delivering that high calibre advice to our clients. We want to attract diverse talent and we particularly encourage applications from underrepresented demographics.

Our values:

Individuality - We encourage creativity and develop talent
Commitment - To be the best and deliver the highest standard
Teamwork - We work together to build close, long-term relationships
Straight talking - We say what we mean and do what we say

These values express the personality of the individuals within our firm. They are the behaviours we encourage in our people and the standards which inform our decisions and actions.

Our vision into 2026
To be a successful firm where talented people work together in an entrepreneurial environment, building long term client relationships.

This vision is about who we want to be, as well as who we are. It is as much about our values as about our character \xe2\x80\x93 the attributes we want to see from all of our people. It also reflects the importance of remaining independent - a clear sign that we are confident in our own future. That\'s how we unlock our entrepreneurial spirit, advising our clients with top performing teams.

A key part of the 2026 strategy is to focus on five core sectors: decarbonisation, life sciences, private capital & funds, technology, and transportation & trade. These have been identified as crucial in the drive for accelerated profitable growth.

Stephenson Harwood