Resource Manager

Eversheds; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A global law firm in the UK seeks a Resource Manager for a 12-month contract. The role involves strategic resourcing in Construction and Real Estate Litigation. The ideal candidate will have workforce planning experience and strong stakeholder engagement skills. This mid-senior level position offers a collaborative environment with flexible working options and focuses on professional development.

Benefits

Flexible working options

Dental and healthcare support

Professional development programs

Pro bono work opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in resource management strategy and workforce planning.
• Ability to build relationships with senior stakeholders.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Deliver resourcing activities for Construction and Real Estate Litigation.
• Engage partners and fee earners in resource allocation.
• Produce and analyze MI for better utilization.

Skills

Workforce planning

Relationship building

Communication skills

Negotiation

Analytical skills

Conflict resolution

Tools

Microsoft Office

In-house technology

Job description

Resource Manager – Eversheds Sutherland

Join to apply for the Resource Manager role at Eversheds Sutherland, a global law firm with over 5,000 people in more than 30 countries. This 12‑month fixed‑term contract will support strategic resourcing across Construction and Real Estate Litigation in the UK and Litigation in the Middle East.

What to Expect

Business professionals will find an energetic, collaborative environment that values diverse ideas, skills and mindsets. You will gain exposure across geographies, be involved in fast‑moving projects, and help shape resourcing strategies.

The Team

Our international team of over 650 dispute lawyers is focused on delivering legal expertise and commercial problem‑solving. We provide career growth both locally and globally across a range of sectors.

The Role

Reporting to the Head of Strategy & Operations (Litigation), you will be part of the resourcing team, engaging partners, fee earners and Business Professional Leads in Finance, HR and Service Excellence to coordinate resourcing.

Responsibilities include delivering resourcing activities for our Construction and Real Estate Litigation teams in the UK and Litigation in the Middle East, driving strategic objectives for work allocation and resourcing.

Who We Are Looking For

• An experienced resource professional from a professional services background, typically covering maternity leave.
• Trusted advisor giving balanced, pragmatic advice on headcount planning and resource management.
• Negotiator and influencer for senior stakeholders, identifying challenges and proposing solutions.
• Commercial acumen to enhance profitability and client & delivery focus.

Required

• Feed into the resource management strategy for your practice area.
• Build relationships and communicate with product group stakeholders and associates.
• Optimise allocation of work and deployment of lawyers to maximise profitability, offer variety, and improve associate development and wellbeing.
• Manage complex, cross‑product group/jurisdiction resourcing.
• Produce and analyse MI to smooth utilisation, strengthen client benches, identify skill gaps and associate development.
• Engage with product group leaders, team leads and international leads to understand priorities and propose solutions.
• Share information with the resourcing team in Litigation and the Head of Strategy & Operations.
• Promote use and improvement of the capacity management system.

Skills And Experience

• Trusted advisor with balanced, pragmatic workforce planning advice.
• Relevant field experience within a resourcing team (workforce planning/scheduling).
• Robust, resilient and innovative.
• Ability to build strong relationships and credibility with senior stakeholders.
• Proactive, positive, flexible, assertive with a can‑do attitude.
• Work under tight deadlines in a fast‑changing environment.
• Conflict resolution experience managing complex conflicts.
• Logical thinker with pragmatic analytical skills.
• Interest in deeper industry‑specific expertise.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent IT skills – Microsoft Office and in‑house technology.

Applicants Will Be / Have

• Committed to excellence.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Relationship builder.
• Communication skills.
• Planning and organisational skills.
• Methodical approach.
• Resourceful.

What’s in it for you

Benefits focused on development, performance, financial future, health and contribution to the world.

• Fair, transparent and equitable.
• Reward alignment to values and performance.
• Flexible working through remote, agile and hybrid options.
• Dental, healthcare and wellness support.
• Commitment to diversity and inclusion.
• Structured professional and personal training, mentoring and development programs.
• International and cross‑function exposure.
• Pro bono work and community engagement.
• Retirement planning, insurance and assurance.

Diversity & Inclusion

We foster an inclusive culture that respects individual differences, values collaboration and diversity of thought, and supports flexible working arrangements. We work to monitor and report progress and are open to adjustments to support recruitment and work.

Seniority level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

Contract

Job function

Human Resources

Industries

Law Practice