A fantastic opportunity for an experienced Resource Manager to join a leading international law firm in a truly global role to support the global integration of their resource management function.
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage fee-earner work allocation for designated practice groups, ensuring effective resourcing for client and non-chargeable work.
- Build strong business relationships with key stakeholders and act as a trusted advisor to partners and associates.
- Lead the RM team for a global practice group.
- Oversee global utilisation and ensure optimal productivity and profitability.
- Identify and drive forward areas for improvement and work allocation change initiatives.
- Analyse fee-earning utilisation data and provide recommendations to resolve resourcing issues.
- Act as an escalation point for resourcing conflicts and issues.
- Support fee-earner new joiners, movers, leavers, and secondments.
- Facilitate and support Trainee seat and supervisor allocations.
- Oversee ad hoc recruitment of FTC lawyers and support junior team members.
Key Requirements:
- Demonstrated experience in a senior work allocation/resource management role.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
- Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
- Experience in analysing and interpreting data to provide business insights.
- Strong commercial acumen and flexibility in approach.
- Ability to manage confidential and sensitive matters discreetly.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Suite, particularly Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, and Visio.
Desirable:
- Experience in a legal, professional services, or large corporate environment.
- Ability to build strong working relationships and influence stakeholders.
- Sound judgement skills and a pragmatic approach to problem-solving.
- Collaborative and supportive team working style.
- Resilience and ability to remain calm under pressure.
- Dedication to continuous improvement and delivery focus.
- Ability to coach and mentor junior team members.
If you're ready to take on a challenging and rewarding role, apply now to hear further details.