Head of People & Culture

On behalf of a rapidly growing and highly successful boutique law firm , we are seeking a visionary Head of People & Culture for a newly created strategic leadership position.

This firm boasts a fantastic, highly collaborative culture. As they embark on a significant phase of strategic expansion, this pivotal role has been designed to ensure the firm scales successfully while fiercely protecting the supportive, inclusive roots that make it a truly exceptional place to work.

Sitting on the Management Committee , the successful candidate will have a genuine seat at the table , working closely with Equity Partners and Heads of Business Services to shape the firm's future organisational evolution.

Key Strategic Responsibilities

• Culture & Well-being: Foster and protect an environment centred on collaboration, inclusion, and high performance. Talent & Leadership: Design and implement forward-thinking talent management, succession planning, and leadership development programs. Stakeholder Advisory: Act as a trusted partner to the partner group, driving organisational change and influencing key business decisions. Modernising Infrastructure: Advance HR operations, maintaining robust policies, modern systems, and data-driven people metrics to support commercial decisions. Performance & Reward: Elevate engagement and internal communication while leading performance review, promotion, and salary cycles.

The Ideal Profile

• Professional Services Background: Significant senior HR leadership experience, ideally gained within a law firm, partnership environment, or professional services structure. Expert Influencer: Exceptional relationship-building skills with a proven ability to navigate partnership dynamics, gain executive buy-in, and advise senior stakeholders. Change Specialist: Deep understanding of organizational change, modern employment legislation, and strategic talent cultivation. Commercial et Empathetic: A leader who balances astute commercial acumen with a people-first, approachable leadership style.

The Opportunity

• High Visibility: A unique chance to join an exciting growth journey in a highly influential role. Autonomy: The blank canvas of a newly created position where you can truly effect change. Warm Culture: A dynamic, boutique environment that genuinely prioritises its people and avoids rigid corporate bureaucracy.