Job Description

• Permanent
• City of London, London
• Posted 6 hours ago
• \xc2\xa340000 - \xc2\xa345000 per annum
• Expires: 12-20-2023
• Ref: PR/012718_1700674052

Oakleaf Partnership are currently partnering with a Boutique Legal Services business who are looking to secure a new People and Development Advisor. The role will be varied and will cover a range of responsibilities including onboarding, day to day care and development as well as delivering on a learning and development plan.
Day to day duties include:

• Leading on the induction process and HR processes for all lawyers, paralegals, and non-legal staff. This includes processing engagement letters, assignment notifications and all onboarding items using our automated onboarding platform.
• You\xe2\x80\x99ll have line management responsibility for your lawyers and paralegals, in addition to coordinating on the day-to-day care and development of the senior lawyer client group.
• Linked to your day-to-day role in supporting the team, you\xe2\x80\x99ll use your initiative to assist in troubleshooting and solving problems across a range of issues and will use creative commercial problem solving to identify solutions and execute them.
• You\xe2\x80\x99ll be responsible for escalating any key commercial issues to senior members of the team and working with them to ensure the right solution is delivered quickly and efficiently.
• Working with the Head of People & Development to structure and implement career development frameworks as well as delivering.
• Assisting the People and Development team on projects as they arise. Examples have included lawyer events, training, system enhancements.

Experience needed:

• A blended background within HR, customer service and operations
• The ability to make an impact through taking ownership, good organisational skills and using initiative with a focus on the end result.
• Have the ability to quickly gain credibility and respect from highly qualified professionals.
• A genuine interest in the changing legal market and a passion for customer service
• Authentic and clear communication skills, emotional intelligence and the ability to build and maintain relationships both internally and externally.

If you are interested in finding out more, please get in touch on robynwells@oakleafpartnership.com