The Firm

Our client is a well-established international law firm with a strong reputation for delivering commercially focused advice to a high-quality client base. With offices across key global locations, the firm is known for its collaborative culture, modern approach to working, and commitment to developing its people.

They are now looking to hire a Resource Manager to join their London office, supporting a key practice group.

The Opportunity

This is a pivotal role within a growing resource management function, offering the chance to take ownership of resourcing strategy and drive operational efficiency across a busy legal team. You will work closely with partners, associates, and business services teams to ensure work is allocated effectively while supporting performance and development. Key responsibilities include:

• Overseeing the day-to-day allocation of work across the team, ensuring a balanced and commercially effective distribution
• Partnering with senior stakeholders to understand workflow demands and anticipate resourcing needs
• Monitoring utilisation, capacity, and productivity, identifying trends and addressing gaps where needed
• Supporting lawyers with workload management while aligning tasks with development goals and experience levels
• Maintaining accurate resource data and reporting, providing insights to support decision-making
• Managing leave and absences to ensure continuity of service and minimal disruption to client work
• Driving improvements in resourcing processes, systems, and tools to enhance efficiency
• Collaborating with HR, Finance, and other teams on onboarding, performance, and workforce planning matters
• Acting as a key point of contact for resourcing queries and resolving challenges in a pragmatic, solutions-focused way

Requirements

• Proven experience in resource management, workforce planning, or a similar operational role within a professional services environment
• Experience within a law firm is advantageous but not essential
• Strong stakeholder management skills, with the confidence to influence and challenge where appropriate
• Commercially aware, with the ability to balance business needs with individual development considerations
• Highly organised, with the ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Strong analytical skills, including experience working with data and reporting tools (Excel proficiency preferred)
• A proactive and adaptable approach, with the ability to operate autonomously
• Resilient and confident in handling competing demands and resolving issues effectively

Vacancy Highlights

• Hybrid working available
• Opportunity to join a growing and highly visible function
• Broad, business-facing role with real impact on team performance
• Collaborative and supportive working environment

For a confidential discussion regarding this Resource Manager opportunity, please get in touch.