Hybrid Senior People Partner - Strategic HR Leader for Law

Lester Aldridge LLP; Bournemouth; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A respected UK law firm is seeking a Senior People Partner to join its People & Culture team in Bournemouth. In this strategic role, you will collaborate with practice areas, guide leaders, and lead employee relations to drive performance and champion a culture of excellence. You’ll have the chance to work with senior stakeholders and influence the firm’s people strategy. The position offers a hybrid working model, with an expectation to be in the office at least three days a week.

Benefits

Flexible work approach

Hybrid work opportunities

Compressed work week options

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a People Business Partner in professional services.
• Strong grasp of employment law, people metrics, and organisational dynamics.
• Credible, influential, and confident in stakeholder engagement.

Responsibilities

• Partner with practice areas to design and deliver tailored people plans.
• Guide leaders on performance, reward, talent, and organisational design.
• Lead on complex employee relations matters.

Skills

People Business Partner experience

Employment law knowledge

Stakeholder engagement

Analytical thinking

Continuous improvement

Clear communication

Job description

A respected UK law firm is seeking a Senior People Partner to join its People & Culture team in Bournemouth. In this strategic role, you will collaborate with practice areas, guide leaders, and lead employee relations to drive performance and champion a culture of excellence. You’ll have the chance to work with senior stakeholders and influence the firm’s people strategy. The position offers a hybrid working model, with an expectation to be in the office at least three days a week.