Totum Partners is working with a leading international professional services firm to appoint a Director of Finance – Europe. This is a senior leadership role overseeing financial operations across multiple European offices and partnering closely with business and executive leadership.

The Role

Reporting to senior global and regional leadership, the Director of Finance will have full responsibility for European finance operations, including financial control, reporting, planning, treasury, tax compliance and team leadership. The role plays a critical part in strategic decision‑making and operational excellence across the region.

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading day‑to‑day finance operations across multiple European offices
• Oversight of general ledger, balance sheet integrity and reconciliations
• Ownership of European budgeting, forecasting and monthly financial reporting
• Treasury and cash‑flow management, including client money oversight
• Working capital, billing and revenue control in partnership with operational teams
• Acting as Compliance Officer for Finance and Administration (COFA) where required
• Oversight of VAT returns and partnership tax reporting in multiple jurisdictions
• Driving best practice in financial controls, processes and systems
• Leading finance system implementations and enhancements
• Managing, developing and mentoring a high‑performing regional finance team
• Supporting senior management with strategic planning and special projects

About You

You will be a credible finance leader with strong experience in complex, partnership‑based environments and a track record of operating at senior stakeholder level.

Key requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree (or UK equivalent) in Accounting, Finance or a related discipline
• 7+ years’ experience across core finance functions, including budgeting, reporting and analysis
• At least 5 years’ experience in a management role within a professional services environment (law firm experience preferred)
• Strong knowledge of partnership accounting; tax experience advantageous
• Proven leadership, influencing and decision‑making capability
• Excellent communication, analytical and presentation skills
• High levels of integrity, discretion and commercial judgement
• Experience working with Elite 3E or a similar ERP system

Working Arrangements

• London‑based role
• Hybrid working model (typically three days in the office, two from home)
• Full‑time, permanent position

We’re looking for a Project Manager to join a forward thinking Operations PMO, driving strategic projects across a fast paced professional services environment. You’ll play a key role in turning business priorities into tangible outcomes that deliver real value.

Why this role?

This is an opportunity to take ownership of impactful projects, working closely with stakeholders to shape delivery and keep momentum strong. You’ll bring structure, clarity and pace to change.

What you’ll do:

Lead and manage projects with strategic and commercial impact

Act as the voice of the business, aligning stakeholders and priorities

Plan and deliver outcome focused projects from initiation to completion

Manage risks, issues, budgets and governance with confidence

Coordinate workstreams and ensure delivery meets time, cost and quality expectations

What you’ll bring:

Strong experience delivering projects using Agile or Waterfall approaches

Confidence working within structured governance environments

Solid stakeholder engagement and communication skills

A proactive mindset with the ability to identify gaps and drive solutions

Experience in professional services or complex organisations is a plus

What’s in it for you?

You’ll be part of a collaborative, supportive environment where your contribution is valued, your development is prioritised and your impact is visible.

Deliver change. Create value. Build your future.

Equal Opportunities As a responsible business, it is important that we represent the diversity of our people, our clients and our communities. We believe that the firms that thrive are those with the most diverse team; that's why we work so hard to source the best talent from the broadest pool possible. As an equal opportunities employer we strive to accommodate anyone who may have specific needs. If you require reasonable adjustments to be made during the selection process, please talk to a member of the recruitment team so that any required adjustments can be made in advance.

We’re looking for a Senior Project Manager to join a high performing Operations PMO, delivering strategic, high impact projects across a fast paced professional services environment. You’ll work closely with senior stakeholders to turn business priorities into successful outcomes.

Why this role?

This is your chance to lead meaningful change from end to end. You will shape, plan and deliver projects that matter, bringing structure to complexity and ensuring results are achieved at pace.

What you’ll do:

Lead and deliver projects of varying size and complexity with strategic impact

Work closely with senior stakeholders to define and achieve outcomes

Manage project plans, risks, issues and governance with confidence

Coordinate workstreams and ensure delivery stays on track

Drive clarity, accountability and high quality execution

What you’ll bring:

Proven experience managing complex projects in a fast paced environment

Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills

Expertise in project planning, governance and delivery

A proactive mindset with the ability to solve problems and drive progress

Experience supporting and developing others within project environments

What’s in it for you?

You’ll join a collaborative, people focused environment where you’re empowered to make an impact, develop your career and be part of meaningful change.

Lead projects. Deliver impact. Shape the future.

Equal Opportunities As a responsible business, it is important that we represent the diversity of our people, our clients and our communities. We believe that the firms that thrive are those with the most diverse team; that's why we work so hard to source the best talent from the broadest pool possible. As an equal opportunities employer we strive to accommodate anyone who may have specific needs. If you require reasonable adjustments to be made during the selection process, please talk to a member of the recruitment team so that any required adjustments can be made in advance.

We’re looking for a Programme Manager to join a dynamic Operations PMO, driving high impact change across a fast paced, growing professional services environment. You’ll work with ambitious, entrepreneurial organisations and play a key role in shaping and delivering strategic programmes that create real value.

Why this role?

This is more than programme delivery. You will shape outcomes, influence senior stakeholders and bring clarity to complex change. If you thrive on turning vision into action, this is your opportunity.

What you’ll do:

Lead and deliver complex, outcome focused programmes

Align stakeholders and drive engagement at senior levels

Manage risks, issues and dependencies with confidence

Turn diverse ideas into structured, successful delivery plans

What you’ll bring:

Proven experience leading large scale or complex programmes

Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills

Expertise in programme planning, governance and delivery using Agile or Waterfall

A proactive, solutions driven mindset with attention to detail

What’s in it for you?

You’ll be part of a collaborative, people focused culture where your ideas are valued, your development is supported and your impact is visible.

Drive change. Deliver value. Make your mark.

Equal Opportunities As a responsible business, it is important that we represent the diversity of our people, our clients and our communities. We believe that the firms that thrive are those with the most diverse team; that's why we work so hard to source the best talent from the broadest pool possible. As an equal opportunities employer we strive to accommodate anyone who may have specific needs. If you require reasonable adjustments to be made during the selection process, please talk to a member of the recruitment team so that any required adjustments can be made in advance.

Collections Assistant with International Law Firm

Based in Central London 4 days-a-week, with Fridays working from home 

Collections Assistant Duties:

• Ensure accurate and timely delivery of payments 
• Attend Partner meetings with Legal Billers to monitor payments and accounts receivable
• Provide assistance with preparation of e-billing invoices 
• Maintain write-offs and transfers of time, preparing credit notes where relevant
• Analysis of matter information and reporting on outstanding invoices
• Liaise and work closely with Partners providing updates on outstanding fees and invoices
• Maintain knowledge of Solicitors Accounts Rules

Collections Assistant Experience:

•  APPLICANTS MUST CURRENTLY BE WORKING IN A LARGE LAW FIRM
• Experience using Elite 3E is highly desirable
• 2+ years' experience working in a similar Collections/Credit Control position 
• Knowledge of Solicitors Accounts Rules is required 

London / Leeds

We're working exclusively with our client, a leading global professional services firm, on this critical senior hire to join their IT Leadership Team at a pivotal moment in their digital transformation.

Reporting to the CIO, you'll be the operational and strategic engine behind the function - turning strategy into delivery, owning governance and financial performance, and keeping IT aligned with the wider business. You will hold significant input into the c.£90m technology budget alongside the CIO.

You'll lead on IT governance, supplier management, performance metrics, policy, and resource planning, and act as the IT interface into the Central Portfolio Management Office. Expect close partnership with Finance on budgets and forecasts, HR on people planning, and Business Services teams across Data and AI, Procurement, L&D, and MBD. You'll also lead the IT Training and Capability team and drive change as a trusted adviser to senior stakeholders.

What you'll bring:

• Experience gained within a legal or professional services environment
• Strong financial literacy and budget management experience
• A track record in complex international or matrix environments (partnerships preferred)
• Credibility to influence senior stakeholders without direct authority
• Strategic, pragmatic, and decisive

This role could suit a Head of Business Relationship Management, Head of Service Delivery, Service Management professional, or a Chief of Staff in Technology, ready for a broader remit.

We're hiring a Director of Technology for a boutique law firm with offices in London and New York. This is a hands-on leadership role: you'll own the IT strategy, manage the firm's MSP, and run everything from infrastructure and cybersecurity to legal tech, data security, and disaster recovery.

You'll partner with Partners, Fee Earners, and Business Services to keep technology sharp and client service excellent. Expect to lead IT projects end-to-end, hold the MSP to account, drive automation and AI adoption, support virtual hearings and arbitrations, and lead on Business Continuity and office moves.

What you'll bring:

• 7+ years of IT leadership in a law firm or professional services environment
• Proven MSP and vendor management experience
• Strong knowledge of legal tech (iManage, Relativity, HighQ, NetDocuments or similar)
• Solid grounding in data security, compliance, and disaster recovery
• A proactive, hands-on mindset suited to a boutique environment

London 

We are working exclusively with this leading firm, on the hire of a Head of Enterprise Systems & Data to take the lead on the firm's core business systems and data strategy.

This is an end-to-end leadership role shaping how technology and data power the firm. You'll lead the strategy, performance, and evolution of the firm's enterprise application portfolio: Aderant Expert (or Elite), iManage, Intapp Intake & Conflicts, Interaction CRM, HR systems, BI platforms, and the integration layer that holds it all together.

You'll also own the enterprise data capability - governance, quality, reporting and analytics - working hand-in-hand with Finance, HR, BD and practice leadership to turn trusted data into better decisions. 

They are looking for someone

• Who has led enterprise systems and data in a law firm (or similar professional services environment)
• Experience around Aderant/Elite, Intapp, iManage, CRM and integration platforms
• Has designed and run data governance models
• Leads change and adoption, not just implementation
• Thrives in a fast-paced environment, comfortable being both strategic and hands-on

You will work closely with partners, department heads, fee earners, and finance colleagues across the business. The firm is looking for someone confident, commercially minded, and able to think independently — someone who can influence senior stakeholders and drive meaningful change.

This is an excellent opportunity to take ownership of a high‑impact area, shape WIP and billing practices across the firm, and play a central role in improving efficiency and cash flow.

The ideal Billing Manager will be responsible for:

• Managing WIP levels across the firm, with a strong focus on reducing aged WIP and lock‑up

• Working directly with partners to secure commitments and drive down WIP

• Encouraging proactive billing behaviours and ensuring timely billing across all teams

• Working with department heads to forecast monthly billing and agree exceptions where WIP remains

• Ensuring old WIP is cleared and maintaining strong WIP hygiene

• Providing light‑touch supervision to the existing billing team, who manage day‑to‑day billing

• Supporting improvements in billing processes and financial controls

• Contributing to system upgrades and automation projects

• Delivering training to improve understanding of billing processes across the business

• Partnering with key stakeholders to improve billing accuracy, forecasting, and financial visibility

The ideal Billing Manager will have:

• Previous experience in billing, WIP, or legal finance is essential

• Strong experience working within a law firm environment

• Senior enough to think independently and influence partners and senior stakeholders

• Confident working with department heads to drive billing performance and reduce WIP

• Strong commercial awareness with a focus on accuracy, improvement, and working capital

• Experience leading or supporting a team in a busy environment

Equal Opportunities As a responsible business, it is important that we represent the diversity of our people, our clients and our communities. We believe that the firms that thrive are those with the most diverse team; that's why we work so hard to source the best talent from the broadest pool possible. As an equal opportunities employer we strive to accommodate anyone who may have specific needs. If you require reasonable adjustments to be made during the selection process, please talk to a member of the recruitment team so that any required adjustments can be made in advance.

You will work closely with partners, department heads, fee earners, and finance colleagues across the business. The firm is looking for someone confident, commercially minded, and able to think independently — someone who can influence senior stakeholders and drive meaningful change.

This is an excellent opportunity to take ownership of a high‑impact area, shape WIP and billing practices across the firm, and play a central role in improving efficiency and cash flow.

The ideal Billing Manager will be responsible for:

• Managing WIP levels across the firm, with a strong focus on reducing aged WIP and lock‑up

• Working directly with partners to secure commitments and drive down WIP

• Encouraging proactive billing behaviours and ensuring timely billing across all teams

• Working with department heads to forecast monthly billing and agree exceptions where WIP remains

• Ensuring old WIP is cleared and maintaining strong WIP hygiene

• Providing light‑touch supervision to the existing billing team, who manage day‑to‑day billing

• Supporting improvements in billing processes and financial controls

• Contributing to system upgrades and automation projects

• Delivering training to improve understanding of billing processes across the business

• Partnering with key stakeholders to improve billing accuracy, forecasting, and financial visibility

The ideal Billing Manager will have:

• Previous experience in billing, WIP, or legal finance is essential

• Strong experience working within a law firm environment

• Senior enough to think independently and influence partners and senior stakeholders

• Confident working with department heads to drive billing performance and reduce WIP

• Strong commercial awareness with a focus on accuracy, improvement, and working capital

• Experience leading or supporting a team in a busy environment

Equal Opportunities As a responsible business, it is important that we represent the diversity of our people, our clients and our communities. We believe that the firms that thrive are those with the most diverse team; that's why we work so hard to source the best talent from the broadest pool possible. As an equal opportunities employer we strive to accommodate anyone who may have specific needs. If you require reasonable adjustments to be made during the selection process, please talk to a member of the recruitment team so that any required adjustments can be made in advance.

You will work closely with partners, department heads, fee earners, and finance colleagues across the business. The firm is looking for someone confident, commercially minded, and able to think independently — someone who can influence senior stakeholders and drive meaningful change.

This is an excellent opportunity to take ownership of a high‑impact area, shape WIP and billing practices across the firm, and play a central role in improving efficiency and cash flow.

The ideal Billing Manager will be responsible for:

• Managing WIP levels across the firm, with a strong focus on reducing aged WIP and lock‑up

• Working directly with partners to secure commitments and drive down WIP

• Encouraging proactive billing behaviours and ensuring timely billing across all teams

• Working with department heads to forecast monthly billing and agree exceptions where WIP remains

• Ensuring old WIP is cleared and maintaining strong WIP hygiene

• Providing light‑touch supervision to the existing billing team, who manage day‑to‑day billing

• Supporting improvements in billing processes and financial controls

• Contributing to system upgrades and automation projects

• Delivering training to improve understanding of billing processes across the business

• Partnering with key stakeholders to improve billing accuracy, forecasting, and financial visibility

The ideal Billing Manager will have:

• Previous experience in billing, WIP, or legal finance is essential

• Strong experience working within a law firm environment

• Senior enough to think independently and influence partners and senior stakeholders

• Confident working with department heads to drive billing performance and reduce WIP

• Strong commercial awareness with a focus on accuracy, improvement, and working capital

• Experience leading or supporting a team in a busy environment

Equal Opportunities As a responsible business, it is important that we represent the diversity of our people, our clients and our communities. We believe that the firms that thrive are those with the most diverse team; that's why we work so hard to source the best talent from the broadest pool possible. As an equal opportunities employer we strive to accommodate anyone who may have specific needs. If you require reasonable adjustments to be made during the selection process, please talk to a member of the recruitment team so that any required adjustments can be made in advance.

Based in Central London (2 days-a-week working from home)

Pricing Analyst Duties:

• Respond to Partner and Fee Earner RFPs and pricing requests
• Undertake analysis into the firm's historical pricing and matters data to create new pricing models and proposals
• Analyse profitability metrics and identify areas for enhancement
• Partner with members of the Pricing team and non-financial colleagues to present pricing analysis and proposals
• Develop budgets, AFAs, rate proposals etc.

Pricing Analyst Experience:

• APPLICANTS MUT BE WORKING IN A LEGAL OR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES FIRM
• Strong pricing experience and analytical and numerical skills
• Confident in presentations and senior stakeholder management

Finance Manager with Boutique Law Firm

Based in Central London (3 days-a-week working from home)

Finance Manager Responsibilities:

• Preparation of monthly management accounts, including commentary and analysis for senior, non-financial stakeholders
• Support the production of budgets and forecasts, and monitor financial performance vs budgeted/forecasted figures
• Assist the firm's Compliance Officer, ensuring adherence to SRA Accounts Rules
• Production and presentation of regular financial reports for Partners and senior stakeholders 
• Work closely with credit control and billers to ensure timely completion of work
• Liaise with Partners and Fee Earners, performing ad-hoc analysis and monitoring WIP
• Assist with audit preparations and liaise with external Auditors

Finance Manager Experience:

• APPLICANTS MUST BE CURRENTLY WORKING IN A LAW FIRM
• Strong SRA Accounts Rules knowledge
• Strong technical accounting skillset and experience, in addition to communication and stakeholder management skills
• Knowledge of partnership accounting/taxation is highly desirable

You will manage a small team and work closely with partners, fee earners, and finance colleagues across the business. The role suits someone who enjoys improving processes, influencing stakeholders, and driving better financial outcomes in a complex environment.

This is a great opportunity to take ownership of a high-impact area, shape billing processes across the firm, and play a central role in improving efficiency and cash flow.

The ideal Revenue Manager will be responsible for:

• Lead and coordinate billing activity across the firm
• Own billing performance against monthly and year-end targets
• Improve WIP management, including reducing aged WIP and lock-up
• Work with stakeholders to resolve billing issues and unblock delays
• Manage and develop a small billing team
• Support improvements in billing processes and financial controls
• Contribute to system upgrades and automation projects
• Deliver training to improve understanding of billing processes across the business

The ideal Revenue Manager will have:

• Previous experience in billing, WIP, or legal finance is essential
• Strong experience working within a law firm environment
• Confident working with senior stakeholders and influencing outcomes
• Strong commercial awareness with a focus on accuracy and improvement
• Experience leading or supporting a team in a busy environment

Equal Opportunities
As a responsible business, it is important that we represent the diversity of our people, our clients and our communities. We believe that the firms that thrive are those with the most diverse team; that's why we work so hard to source the best talent from the broadest pool possible. As an equal opportunities employer we strive to accommodate anyone who may have specific needs. If you require reasonable adjustments to be made during the selection process, please talk to a member of the recruitment team so that any required adjustments can be made in advance.

You will manage a small team and work closely with partners, fee earners, and finance colleagues across the business. The role suits someone who enjoys improving processes, influencing stakeholders, and driving better financial outcomes in a complex environment.

This is a great opportunity to take ownership of a high-impact area, shape billing processes across the firm, and play a central role in improving efficiency and cash flow.

The ideal Revenue Manager will be responsible for:

• Lead and coordinate billing activity across the firm
• Own billing performance against monthly and year-end targets
• Improve WIP management, including reducing aged WIP and lock-up
• Work with stakeholders to resolve billing issues and unblock delays
• Manage and develop a small billing team
• Support improvements in billing processes and financial controls
• Contribute to system upgrades and automation projects
• Deliver training to improve understanding of billing processes across the business

The ideal Revneue Manager will have:

• Previous experience in billing, WIP, or legal finance is essential
• Strong experience working within a law firm environment
• Confident working with senior stakeholders and influencing outcomes
• Strong commercial awareness with a focus on accuracy and improvement
• Experience leading or supporting a team in a busy environment

Equal Opportunities
As a responsible business, it is important that we represent the diversity of our people, our clients and our communities. We believe that the firms that thrive are those with the most diverse team; that's why we work so hard to source the best talent from the broadest pool possible. As an equal opportunities employer we strive to accommodate anyone who may have specific needs. If you require reasonable adjustments to be made during the selection process, please talk to a member of the recruitment team so that any required adjustments can be made in advance.

You will manage a small team and work closely with partners, fee earners, and finance colleagues across the business. The role suits someone who enjoys improving processes, influencing stakeholders, and driving better financial outcomes in a complex environment.

This is a great opportunity to take ownership of a high-impact area, shape billing processes across the firm, and play a central role in improving efficiency and cash flow.

The ideal Revenue Manager will be responsible for:

• Lead and coordinate billing activity across the firm
• Own billing performance against monthly and year-end targets
• Improve WIP management, including reducing aged WIP and lock-up
• Work with stakeholders to resolve billing issues and unblock delays
• Manage and develop a small billing team
• Support improvements in billing processes and financial controls
• Contribute to system upgrades and automation projects
• Deliver training to improve understanding of billing processes across the business

The ideal Revenue Manager will have:

• Previous experience in billing management, WIP, or legal finance is essential
• Strong experience working within a law firm environment
• Confident working with senior stakeholders and influencing outcomes
• Strong commercial awareness with a focus on accuracy and improvement
• Experience leading or supporting a team in a busy environment

Equal Opportunities
As a responsible business, it is important that we represent the diversity of our people, our clients and our communities. We believe that the firms that thrive are those with the most diverse team; that's why we work so hard to source the best talent from the broadest pool possible. As an equal opportunities employer we strive to accommodate anyone who may have specific needs. If you require reasonable adjustments to be made during the selection process, please talk to a member of the recruitment team so that any required adjustments can be made in advance.

The role is based in the City with a hybrid working pattern: three days in the office and two days from home.

This is a senior role with no direct people management, but responsibility for overseeing around  individuals across the practice group, ensuring the revenue process is managed effectively.

Key responsibilities include:

• Managing all phases of the revenue cycle
• Overseeing WIP and AR across all EMEA offices and sections
• Target setting and managing billing/collection drives
• Supervising the credit control function
• Working closely with 50 Partners and local Finance Managers to deliver results

The ideal candidate will have:

• Relevant and in-depth revenue control experience
• Essential law firm experience
• Experience liaising with overseas offices and international clients
• Ability to inspire trust and confidence with internal and external stakeholders, particularly Partners
• Strong oral and written communication skills

Equal Opportunities

As a responsible business, it is important that we represent the diversity of our people, our clients and our communities. We believe that the firms that thrive are those with the most diverse team; that's why we work so hard to source the best talent from the broadest pool possible. As an equal opportunities employer we strive to accommodate anyone who may have specific needs. If you require reasonable adjustments to be made during the selection process, please talk to a member of the recruitment team so that any required adjustments can be made in advance.

Very competitive

Senior Business Development Manager, Commercial Litigation

Leading International law firm

London

Hybrid working

My client is a leading international law firm with a long‑established City presence and a strong reputation for quality, pragmatism and trusted client relationships. With offices across Europe, the Middle East and Asia, the firm combines international reach with a close‑knit, collaborative culture, offering Business Services professionals both global exposure and a genuine sense of belonging.

Business Development is genuinely embedded within the firm and viewed as a strategic partner to the practices, not a support function. The culture is open, collegiate and down‑to‑earth, with an emphasis on trust, accountability and working collaboratively across teams and jurisdictions. Senior BD professionals are given visibility, autonomy and the opportunity to influence direction, supported by engaged leadership, clear strategy and a strong values‑led approach.

The role

My client is seeking a Senior Business Development Manager to lead business development activity for its Commercial Litigation practice. This is a high‑profile, partner‑facing role, supporting one of the firm’s largest and most established practice groups and playing a central role in driving growth and market positioning.

The role combines strategic input with hands‑on delivery and includes line management responsibility within the BD team. Working closely with partners, practice leaders and the wider BD leadership, the successful candidate will help shape priorities, build momentum and translate strategy into practical, high‑impact activity.

Role overview

• Act as the BD lead for Commercial Litigation, supporting partners in setting priorities and progressing growth initiatives
• Build strong, trusted relationships with senior stakeholders, providing clear, pragmatic BD advice
• Translate practice and sector plans into focused BD activity, with responsibility for delivery, tracking and outcomes
• Develop and oversee client relationship plans for priority clients, including account management and feedback activity
• Identify cross‑practice opportunities and support more coordinated approaches to client development
• Manage and track BD budgets linked to agreed plans, ensuring transparency and value
• Lead and support pitches, tenders and panel opportunities, producing persuasive, tailored content to deadline
• Oversee directory submissions activity for agreed areas, ensuring consistency, quality and strong messaging
• Support profile‑raising activity including thought leadership, events, awards and market engagement
• Work closely with communications colleagues to align BD priorities with media and external messaging
• Drive continuous improvement in BD processes and ways of working to improve outcomes
• Team leadership
• Line manage and develop members of the Commercial Litigation BD team, maintaining high standards and a strong service mindset
• Coach lawyers where appropriate on BD planning and execution, helping build confidence and capability
• Foster a collaborative, accountable team culture focused on quality and delivery

Person specification

• Senior business development experience within a legal or professional services environment
• Comfortable operating as a trusted advisor to partners while remaining close to delivery
• Strong commercial judgement, with the ability to prioritise effectively and show impact
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with strong attention to detail
• Proven experience leading projects and maintaining momentum across complex workstreams
• People management experience is essential, with a supportive and pragmatic leadership style
• Confident, resilient and constructive, able to challenge appropriately and bring new ideas

Equal opportunities

Totum Partners is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified individuals regardless of age, disability, gender identity, marital status, race, religion, sex or sexual orientation. Totum Partners is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

Location: London - Hybrid working, 3 days in office, 2 from home

My client, a specialist investigations consultancy, is seeking an experienced Business Development Manager to lead their business development strategy and drive growth. This BD Manager role is a perfect combination of tactical delivery and strategic planning, working closely with senior stakeholders, with responsibility for managing a Business Development Assistant.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement annual business development plans aligned with firm objectives
• Drive strategic initiatives to enhance market presence
• Identify target markets, key opportunities, and set measurable goals
• Support senior fee earners in lead generation, targeting, and pitch preparation
• Proactively identify and pursue new business opportunities, partnerships, and markets
• Profile raising initiatives through external partnerships, conference attendance and thought leadership work
• Manage BD budgets and track ROI
• Oversee the development of tailored proposals, presentations, and marketing materials
• Manage and mentor the BD Assistant
• Oversee annual legal directories submissions (e.g., Chambers & Partners)
• Provide regular updates and reports to senior management on BD activities and pipeline status

Candidate Profile

• 6–8 years’ experience in business development, ideally within the investigations or legal sector
• Proven track record of developing and executing successful BD strategies
• Proactive, self-starter with a dynamic approach
• Strong leadership and people management skills
• Excellent communication, presentation, and relationship-building abilities
• Analytical mindset with the ability to interpret market data and trends
• Experience supporting senior stakeholders and working collaboratively across teams
• Proficiency with CRM systems and BD tools
• Degree in Business, Marketing, or a related field is preferred but not essential

Equal Opportunities:
As a responsible business, it is important that we represent the diversity of our people, our clients and our communities. We believe that the firms that thrive are those with the most diverse team; that's why we work so hard to source the best talent from the broadest pool possible. As an equal opportunity employer, we strive to accommodate anyone who may have specific needs. If you require reasonable adjustments to be made during the selection process, please talk to a member of the recruitment team so that any required adjustments can be made in advance.

Global Strategy Consultancy firm

Retail, Travel and Leisure Sector aligned

London based, hybrid working

Newly created role

My client is a global strategy consultancy advising senior executives and investors on some of the most complex commercial questions in their markets. The firm is particularly well established across retail, leisure and travel, with deep sector insight, long‑standing client relationships and a strong reputation for shaping growth agendas. London is a core hub within a closely connected international platform.

This is a newly created role with a clear mandate: to materially increase the quality and volume of early‑stage opportunities across the Retail, Leisure & Travel practice. Sitting at the centre of the sector’s commercial activity, the role works closely with a small group of senior Partners, alongside global marketing and commercial teams, to convert insight, content and relationships into sustained market engagement and new opportunities.

Key responsibilities

• Take direct ownership of top‑of‑funnel business development activity for a defined group of Partners, personally driving targeted outreach that results in senior‑level client meetings.
• Translate sector priorities into focused execution plans, defining who to approach, how to position the conversation and where effort will generate the strongest return.
• Turn existing insight, credentials and intellectual capital into commercially sharp outreach and campaigns that open doors with priority clients and prospects.
• Maintain momentum from first contact through to opportunity creation, ensuring follow‑up is disciplined, visible and aligned to Partner objectives.
• Bring structure and consistency to early‑stage pipeline management, improving clarity around activity, conversion and next steps.
• Develop repeatable approaches to business development that can be refined, proven and scaled across the wider firm.

Person specification

My client is seeking an experienced business development professional from a professional services environment who is comfortable operating at pace and close to the action. The successful candidate will combine strong commercial judgement with a hands‑on approach to origination and will be credible working directly with senior Partners and external decision‑makers. A background aligned to consumer‑facing sectors is beneficial, as is confidence using CRM and market intelligence to prioritise activity and improve conversion rather than simply report it.

Rewards / progression

This role offers a competitive salary and benefits package and the opportunity to shape a high‑profile commercial role within a core sector practice, with scope for long term progression.

Equal Opportunities

As a responsible business, it is important that we represent the diversity of our people, our clients and our communities. We believe that the firms that thrive are those with the most diverse team; that's why we work so hard to source the best talent from the broadest pool possible. As an equal opportunity employer, we strive to accommodate anyone who may have specific needs. If you require reasonable adjustments to be made during the selection process, please talk to a member of the recruitment team so that any required adjustments can be made in advance.

Events Manager (9‑month fixed‑term contract)

Leading law firm

London

Hybrid working

My client is a well‑established international law firm with a strong and stable London presence, known for its inclusive, people‑focused culture. The firm places real value on collaboration, openness and respect, with business services teams viewed as integral to the success of the office and the wider firm.

The London office has a friendly, collegiate atmosphere, with close working relationships across teams and levels of seniority. Marketing and Business Development operate as trusted partners to the lawyers, and events are treated as a core part of how the firm builds relationships, supports its people and creates meaningful client experiences. This is an environment where events professionals are given responsibility, visibility and the space to do their work properly, supported by experienced colleagues and clear processes.

The role

My client is seeking an Events Manager to join its Marketing and Business Development team on a 9‑month fixed‑term contract. The role has primary responsibility for delivering the London office events programme, with limited involvement in European activity.

This is a hands‑on, end‑to‑end events role, covering a wide range of formats including high‑profile client events, seminars, roundtables and smaller hospitality‑led initiatives. The successful candidate will work closely with BD colleagues, partners and key internal stakeholders, and will play a visible role in creating well‑run, thoughtful and professional client experiences.

Key responsibilities

• Plan and deliver a broad programme of client events for the London office, ranging from large‑scale events to smaller, targeted formats
• Work closely with BD colleagues and partners to shape event concepts that are client‑focused and aligned to wider objectives
• Manage the full event lifecycle, including planning, logistics, delivery and post‑event evaluation
• Take ownership of event budgets, supplier management and cost control
• Manage all event‑related communications, from invitations through to post‑event follow‑up and internal promotion
• Maintain accurate event records, mailing lists and data using CRM and related systems
• Capture feedback and assess event outcomes to inform future planning and improvements
• Oversee conference attendance, sponsorships, hospitality and related activity
• Manage event materials, merchandise and collateral, ensuring quality and consistency
• Build strong relationships with venues and external suppliers
• Share best practice and collaborate with colleagues across marketing and events internationally

Person specification

• Experience delivering events within a professional services environment
• Highly organised, with the ability to manage multiple events and deadlines simultaneously
• Strong communication skills and excellent attention to detail
• Comfortable working with senior stakeholders and external suppliers
• Practical, calm and solutions‑focused, particularly in live event environments
• Experience managing budgets and evaluating event outcomes
• Confident using CRM systems and standard productivity tools, including Excel and PowerPoint
• Familiar with virtual and hybrid event platforms

Equal opportunities

Totum Partners is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified individuals regardless of age, disability, gender identity, marital status, race, religion, sex or sexual orientation. Totum Partners is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

Leading Real Estate Consultancy

London

Hybrid working

My client is a leading real estate consultancy that is well established, highly regarded and ambitious. The firm has a strong reputation across the UK market, advising on complex, high‑value assets and developments where insight, judgement and collaboration genuinely matter.

The business is in a clear phase of growth and investment, with a supportive and collaborative culture underpinned by a strong set of values. People are encouraged to work closely across disciplines, share knowledge and take ownership, creating an environment where business development is respected as a core commercial function rather than a support role.

The role

My client is seeking a Business Development Manager to play a central role in supporting the firm’s growth ambitions. The position focuses on strengthening how client relationships are developed, how opportunities are identified and prioritised, and how teams collaborate around shared commercial objectives.

Based in London, the role works closely with partners and senior stakeholders across the business. It offers genuine visibility and influence, combining client insight, data‑led analysis and commercial thinking to improve decision‑making and drive more consistent, high‑quality business development activity.

Key responsibilities

• Support partners in identifying, shaping and progressing priority client and market opportunities
• Embed a consistent, client‑led approach to business development across the firm
• Use data and client insight to identify opportunities, risks and areas of focus, with clear recommendations
• Act as a central point for client intelligence, improving knowledge‑sharing and cross‑team collaboration
• Maintain accurate pipelines and CRM data to provide visibility of activity, performance and outcomes
• Produce concise BD insights and reporting to support senior decision‑making
• Strengthen BD processes, reporting and information flow to improve consistency and efficiency
• Monitor market and competitor activity to inform client strategy and go‑to‑market priorities
• Support the development of high‑quality BD materials, including pitches, presentations and written content
• Represent the firm externally where appropriate to support relationships and market presence

Person specification

• Experience in business development or marketing within a professional services environment
• Comfortable working closely with senior stakeholders and influencing across a matrix organisation
• Commercially astute, able to connect BD activity to clear priorities and outcomes
• Confident analysing data and translating insight into practical actions
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with experience producing client‑ready materials
• Highly organised, proactive and able to manage multiple priorities effectively
• Strong working knowledge of CRM systems, with excellent Excel and PowerPoint capability

Equal opportunities

Totum Partners is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified individuals regardless of age, disability, gender identity, marital status, race, religion, sex or sexual orientation. Totum Partners is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

Top Tier law firm

Based in Birmingham with occasional travel to offices in Central England

Hybrid working – 3 days office, 2 days home

Newly created role

My client is an ambitious law firm with a clear strategy in place to support an exciting period of growth. With well-established strengths across business services, real estate and private wealth, they are now looking for a Senior Business Development Manager who can help turn strategic intent into measurable progress. The role will be based in Birmingham and will support offices in central England, working closely with partners to strengthen key relationships and drive new opportunities.

The Opportunity

This is a visible, commercially focused role at the heart of the firm’s growth plans. Working alongside partners and sector leads, the Senior Business Development Manager will concentrate on the activity that genuinely moves the dial:

Strengthening key client relationships

• Developing practical plans for priority clients and ensuring consistent delivery.
• Identifying opportunities to broaden relationships across practice areas.
• Using client feedback, insight and data to support engagement and retention.
• Helping refine the firm’s approach to client experience.

Creating and converting new opportunities

• Designing targeted BD programmes that generate high quality conversations.
• Supporting partners to prioritise prospects and progress them effectively.
• Leading the development of clear, compelling pitches and proposals.
• Ensuring strong pipeline discipline and follow through.

Building a high performing intermediary network

• Establishing structured engagement with accountants, advisers and referrers.
• Creating a reliable flow of introductions that support growth.
• Helping partners expand and strengthen their own networks.
• Developing activity that builds visibility across chosen markets.

Shaping and aligning strategy

• Working with sector leads to focus effort where the market is moving.
• Bringing external insight on trends and competitor activity.
• Supporting sector positioning, profile raising and market facing initiatives.
• Playing a key role in delivering the firm’s 3 year growth strategy.

Providing reporting that informs decisions

• Keeping close oversight of pipelines and activity.
• Using CRM and data to highlight priorities and opportunities.
• Providing concise reporting that supports planning and accountability.

About You

My client is looking for someone who brings a blend of experience, credibility and personal impact. You will have:

• Strong BD experience within professional services, ideally legal.
• A track record of developing clients and originating new opportunities.
• Confidence working closely with partners and senior stakeholders.
• Strong commercial awareness and the ability to think strategically.
• Excellent communication and relationship building skills.
• Experience managing bids, tenders and more complex pursuits.
• Confidence using CRM and data led BD approaches.
• Comfort working across multiple offices and managing varied stakeholder needs.
• A relationship led, commercially sharp and proactive approach.
• The ability to influence without noise and collaborate effectively.
• A structured, organised style with a clear focus on outcomes.
• A positive, adaptable attitude as the firm continues to grow.

Why This Role

• A rare opportunity to help shape growth within an ambitious law firm.
• Close partnership with leaders during a pivotal 3 year strategy.
• Real scope to build meaningful client and intermediary relationships.
• Regional influence across central England.
• A collaborative culture with a strong focus on long term client partnerships.

Equal Opportunities

As a responsible business, it is important that we represent the diversity of our people, our clients and our communities. We believe that the firms that thrive are those with the most diverse team; that's why we work so hard to source the best talent from the broadest pool possible. As an equal opportunity employer, we strive to accommodate anyone who may have specific needs. If you require reasonable adjustments to be made during the selection process, please talk to a member of the recruitment team so that any required adjustments can be made in advance.

Location: West End, London
Permanent, full-time

About the firm

My client is a global, independent advisory firm operating at the intersection of private equity, management teams and capital structures. Partner‑owned and highly collaborative, the firm supports senior leaders on equity incentive design in complex transactions, backed by a strong international client base and deep adviser relationships.

The opportunity

This is a senior, hands‑on Business Development Manager role, working closely with the CEO and Partners to drive growth across the firm’s chosen markets, sectors and geographies. Reporting directly to the CEO, the role combines strategic planning with practical delivery and plays a central part in embedding a firm‑wide business development culture. Working alongside the CRM and Operations teams, the successful candidate will shape and execute BD strategies that place clients at the centre of the business, strengthen the firm’s brand, and maximise revenue opportunities across both existing and new relationships.

Key responsibilities

• Work with the CEO to translate the firm’s strategic priorities into focused marketing and business development activity.
• Develop and lead business growth initiatives across the firm’s regional and sector‑based BD plans.
• Foster collaboration and cross‑selling between regions and sectors through effective use of client, market and pipeline data.
• Partner with regional and sector leaders to build and maintain clear pipelines of new business opportunities, supported by targeted marketing strategies.
• Support Partners and Directors in developing relationships and generating revenue across the firm’s existing and new client base.
• Build relationships with existing clients, understanding their needs and aligning the firm’s capabilities accordingly.
• Support delivery of the firm’s client programme, including retention activity, priority account management and leveraging introductions from existing relationships.
• Position and promote the firm’s services to clients, adviser networks and the private equity community, developing strategies to access new opportunities.
• Provide strategic and tactical input into pitches, presentations and proposals.
• Coordinate marketing and promotional materials across print and digital channels to support service lines.
• Identify and manage external networks and relationships, including professional organisations and industry forums.
• Lead the planning and delivery of business development events, conferences, sponsorships and speaking engagements.
• Champion the effective use of CRM systems and BD processes, ensuring data quality, compliance and visibility of activity across the firm.
• Monitor and report on the performance of BD plans, including conversion rates and market opportunities, sharing insight with Partners and the wider business.

Person specification

• Background in corporate finance or professional services, with at least 5 years BD experience.
• Proven experience managing senior stakeholder relationships and key accounts, with a hands‑on, delivery‑focused approach.
• Track record of implementing business development programmes within a professional services environment.
• Commercially astute, with a strong understanding of financial markets and a creative approach to growth.
• Collaborative and credible, with the ability to influence and build trust with Partners and senior colleagues.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with confidence engaging senior audiences.
• Highly organised and analytical, with sound commercial judgement.
• Strong IT skills, particularly PowerPoint and Excel; confidence working with data and performance metrics.
• Strong academic background: a professional marketing qualification is advantageous.

Working pattern

This is a full‑time role based in the West End, with an expectation of being office‑based at least four days per week.

Rewards and benefits

My client offers a competitive salary and benefits package, aligned with the seniority and impact of the role.

Equal Opportunities: As a responsible business, it is important that we represent the diversity of our people, our clients and our communities. We believe that the firms that thrive are those with the most diverse team; that's why we work so hard to source the best talent from the broadest pool possible. As an equal opportunity employer, we strive to accommodate anyone who may have specific needs. If you require reasonable adjustments to be made during the selection process, please talk to a member of the recruitment team so that any required adjustments can be made in advance.

Leading Management Consultancy

London based

Hybrid working

Salary dependent on experience

Open to candidates operating at Manager level, or those at Executive/Senior Executive level looking for future progression to Manager 

My client is a growing management consultancy with a strong market reputation and clear ambition to further build its brand, visibility and influence. The firm works with major corporates, investors and global organisations on high‑value strategic and transformation initiatives, operating at the point where commercial decisions matter.

With offices in London and Amsterdam and an international client base, the business offers a fast‑paced, collaborative environment where marketing has real visibility and influence. This is a role for someone who wants breadth, ownership and proximity to senior decision‑makers, with the opportunity to shape how a high‑quality advisory business presents itself to the market, rather than simply executing from a playbook.

The role

My client is looking to appoint a Marketing Executive or Marketing Manager to support and deliver the firm’s marketing activity. The role will be shaped around the experience of the successful candidate, offering scope to operate with meaningful ownership and responsibility.

Based in London and working across both offices, the position focuses on delivering targeted, sophisticated marketing that strengthens the firm’s market presence. The role works closely with senior Client Partners and plays a visible part in how the firm communicates its expertise, insight and impact.

Key responsibilities

• Deliver marketing activity aligned to the firm’s overall positioning and growth objectives
• Plan and execute integrated campaigns across email, LinkedIn and website channels
• Own content planning and delivery across priority sectors, services and themes
• Develop and refine insight‑led content, thought leadership and campaign materials
• Work with Client Partners to tailor messaging and materials for specific audiences and business priorities
• Manage survey‑based marketing initiatives and ensure outputs are effectively leveraged
• Track marketing performance, competitor activity and market trends, providing clear insight and recommendations
• Produce marketing reporting and analysis using CRM and Excel‑based tools
• Maintain the quality and usability of the firm’s CRM, credentials and knowledge base
• Support relationships with external suppliers, agencies and media where appropriate

Person specification

• Experience delivering marketing activity within a professional or advisory services environment
• Comfortable operating with autonomy and working closely with senior stakeholders
• Highly organised, able to manage multiple priorities and adapt as needed
• Strong written communication skills with close attention to detail
• Confident presenting ideas and recommendations clearly and professionally
• Experience using CRM and reporting tools, with Salesforce exposure advantageous
• Familiarity with GenAI tools to support content creation and efficiency

Equal opportunities

Totum Partners is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified individuals regardless of age, disability, gender identity, marital status, race, religion, sex or sexual orientation. Totum Partners is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

• Responsible for the operational leadership of the firm’s infrastructure and security program.
• This role oversees all day-to-day aspects of IT infrastructure (networks, servers, cloud services, and core legal applications).
• The role contributes to IT planning and leads on execution in the infrastructure and security domains, aligning initiatives with the firm’s overall IT strategy.
• Lead the design and operation of the firm’s information security framework and controls.
• Maintain and enhance incident response and cybersecurity posture.
• Maintain compliance with data protection regulations and relevant standards.
• Manage contracts and SLAs, including oversight of MSP and SOC providers.
• Support IT strategy and roadmap development for infrastructure and security.
• Oversee disaster recovery and technical business continuity planning.
• Set objectives, manage performance, and support ongoing professional development.
• Support budgeting and financial oversight for infrastructure and security. Monitor spend and identify efficiencies and investment priorities.

Skills Required

• Infrastructure & Security management experience within a legal environment.
• Strong expertise in Enterprise Networking, Microsoft Azure Cloud Infrastructure, Identity & Device Management, Remote Access Solutions, Enterprise Security tools
• Hands-on experience with technologies including Azure, Windows 11, O365, Entra ID, Autopilot, M365, Wi-Fi, IDS/IPS, Endpoint, Defender, Firewalls, LAN/WAN and Intune.
• Strong understanding of security operations, risk management/assessments, incident response, best practices and gaining security accreditations - ISO27001 & Cyber Essentials+.
• Experience of legal applications - iManage, Aderant, Intapp, Workshare or InterAction
• Proven leadership and team management capability, including mentoring distributed teams.

This role offers hybrid working - 2 days WFH weekly.

This is a role with real influence: setting the change roadmap, prioritising initiatives, strengthening governance, and building a consistent approach to delivery - always with operational resilience and client service front of mind.

You’ll lead a small Projects & Business Change team and will be a visible, trusted adviser to senior leaders.

Responsibilities will include:

• Owning the firm-wide change portfolio: prioritisation, dependencies, risks, and benefits realisation
• Translating strategic priorities into a clear roadmap with milestones and measurable outcomes
• Providing insight and reporting to the COO / Managing Partner / Board
• Building sustainable change capability (frameworks, toolkits, super users / change champions)
• Championing modern working practices and thoughtful use of technology to improve ways of working

Experience required:

• Senior experience delivering strategic change in a complex / regulated environment
• Confidence operating with (and influencing) partners and senior leadership
• Strong portfolio governance experience and ability to balance competing priorities
• Excellent communication - able to simplify complexity and bring people with you
• Proven people leadership (team development, standards, consistency of delivery)

Desirable: legal/professional services background, digital transformation/process improvement exposure, and formal PM/change qualifications.

Equal Opportunities

As a responsible business, it is important that we represent the diversity of our people, our clients and our communities. We believe that the firms that thrive are those with the most diverse team; that's why we work so hard to source the best talent from the broadest pool possible. As an equal opportunities employer we strive to accommodate anyone who may have specific needs. If you require reasonable adjustments to be made during the selection process, please talk to a member of the recruitment team so that any required adjustments can be made in advance.

We are looking for an experienced Revenue Controller to join their busy London office. This is a fantastic opportunity to work in a fast-paced, professional environment and be part of a high-performing finance team.

Key responsibilities:

• Managing and processing client billing and revenue transactions

• Reconciling accounts and resolving queries with partners, fee earners, and clients

• Producing accurate monthly reports and meeting deadlines

• Supporting improvements to revenue processes and systems

What we’re looking for:

• Experience as a Revenue Controller, ideally in a law firm or professional services environment

• Strong attention to detail, accuracy, and excellent communication skills

• Experience with Elite 3E is preferred, but candidates using other billing systems are welcome

If this sounds like the right next step for you, please get in touch to discuss further.

Equal Opportunities

As a responsible business, it is important that we represent the diversity of our people, our clients and our communities. We believe that the firms that thrive are those with the most diverse team; that's why we work so hard to source the best talent from the broadest pool possible. As an equal opportunities employer we strive to accommodate anyone who may have specific needs. If you require reasonable adjustments to be made during the selection process, please talk to a member of the recruitment team so that any required adjustments can be made in advance.

This role sits within the Finance team and will focus on managing WIP, supporting the full billing cycle, and partnering closely with fee earners to ensure effective financial control across a designated practice area. You’ll be involved in WIP analysis, client reporting, billing preparation, reconciliations, and driving best practice across revenue processes, while also supporting month-end activities and identifying process improvements.

We’re keen to speak with candidates who have experience in a legal billing or revenue environment, strong attention to detail, and the confidence to liaise with stakeholders at all levels. Knowledge of VAT, Solicitors’ Accounts Rules, and systems such as Aderant or Intapp would be advantageous.

This is a hybrid role, with at least 3 days per week in the London office.

Equal Opportunities

As a responsible business, it is important that we represent the diversity of our people, our clients and our communities. We believe that the firms that thrive are those with the most diverse team; that's why we work so hard to source the best talent from the broadest pool possible. As an equal opportunities employer we strive to accommodate anyone who may have specific needs. If you require reasonable adjustments to be made during the selection process, please talk to a member of the recruitment team so that any required adjustments can be made in advance.

Hybrid schedule: three days in the office and one day working from home

Main duties and responsibilities:

• Submit invoices through client e-billing systems
• Meet all client billing deadlines
• Follow each client’s billing rules and requirements
• Resolve rejected or underpaid invoices promptly
• Keep records of submitted and rejected bills
• Maintain billing data across e-billing platforms
• Update accruals, budgets, and reports in portals
• Coordinate with lawyers and partners on billing compliance
• Reconcile system records against client portals
• Flag process updates or training needs to the manager
• Work with credit control on outstanding invoices
• Escalate unresolved issues to the team lead
• Support colleagues in the billing team when needed

The ideal Legal Biller will have:

• E-billing experience is essential within legal or professional services.
• Experience in the use of various E-Billing portals, e.g. Legal Tracker; Tymetrix; Collaborati 
• Experience in complex & high-volume billing 
• Experience of working within a professional services organisation 

Equal Opportunities

As a responsible business, it is important that we represent the diversity of our people, our clients and our communities. We believe that the firms that thrive are those with the most diverse team; that's why we work so hard to source the best talent from the broadest pool possible. As an equal opportunities employer we strive to accommodate anyone who may have specific needs. If you require reasonable adjustments to be made during the selection process, please talk to a member of the recruitment team so that any required adjustments can be made in advance.

Commercial Accountant with International Law Firm

Based in Central Birmingham (2 days-a-week working from home)

Commercial Accountant Duties:

• Prepare management accounts and accompanying commentary and analysis for use by senior stakeholders and Partners
• Collaborate with other teams to prepare business plans, budgets and forecasts
• Provide support with profitability and pricing analysis, enhancing firm-wide awareness of profitability drivers
• WIP analysis and management, preparing reports to ensure WIP and cash collection targets are understood and meeting required levels
• Monitor and report on key KPIs on a monthly basis
• Ad-hoc financial analysis projects and supporting the Commercial Finance Manager when required

Commercial Accountant Experience:

• APPLICANTS MUST BE CURRENTLY WORKING IN A LAW FIRM OR OTHER LLP
• ACCA, ACA, CIMA qualified or equivalent
• Strong analytical skills, combined with communication and business partnering/stakeholder management skills
• Budgeting/forecasting, financial modelling and revenue/profitability analysis experience

Join a modern, fast-paced law firm working with clients ranging from high-growth startups to global businesses and private clients. You’ll be part of a supportive finance team with strong exposure to partners and real ownership of your work.

The ideal Revenue Controller will be responsible for:

• Own billing, WIP and credit control for your practice groups
• Work closely with partners and lawyers on revenue performance
• Drive billing activity and improve cash collection
• Chase debt and manage client relationships directly
• Resolve billing queries quickly and effectively
• Review and allocate incoming payments
• Prepare WIP and debt reports
• Attend monthly partner meetings and follow up on actions

The ideal Revenue Controller will have:

• Experience in revenue, billing or credit control (legal or professional services preferred)
• Confidence dealing with senior stakeholders and clients
• Strong communication and influencing skills
• Good attention to detail and numerical accuracy
• Ability to manage workload and meet deadlines
• Proactive and commercially aware approach
• Solid Excel and MS Office skills
• Experience with Aderant or similar systems is a bonus
• Equal Opportunities

As a responsible business, it is important that we represent the diversity of our people, our clients and our communities. We believe that the firms that thrive are those with the most diverse team; that's why we work so hard to source the best talent from the broadest pool possible. As an equal opportunities employer we strive to accommodate anyone who may have specific needs. If you require reasonable adjustments to be made during the selection process, please talk to a member of the recruitment team so that any required adjustments can be made in advance.

• The successful candidate will be responsible for the support, administration and optimisation of the businesses databases.
• They will also be required to support key applications including the firm’s CMS, DMS, SQL Server estate and other core systems.
• As a key member of the Applications and Development Team, the role is also to ensure availability, reliability and security of all databases and key applications.
• Developing MS Office applications including templates, data injection and automation.
• Liaising with the end users, Partners and the Senior Software Developer to understand business requirements and deliver solutions
• Maintain application security and data privacy in line with ISO27001 standards, applying secure coding practices and ensuring compliance with firm security standards

Skills Required

• Experience of developing key legal applications, such as iManage.
• Strong background in SQL Server - T-SQL, Stored Procedures, Triggers) and SSRS.
• Scripting experience utilising VBA, VB Script and PowerShell.
• Good experience with Microsoft 365 stack
• Knowledge of IIS configuration and management
• Knowledge of HTML and CSS, using Web Design tools

Hybrid working - 3 days onsite/2 days WFH.

• The Business Analyst will play a key role in the successful delivery of change initiatives across the firm.
• Working within the Change function, you will partner with stakeholders, fee earners, Business Services teams and technology colleagues to analyse business needs, define requirements and support the delivery of solutions that improve processes, systems and service quality.
• Lead the discovery and analysis of business problems and improvement opportunities
• Document current and future state processes using BPMN
• Support delivery across the full project lifecycle, working closely with Project Managers and Change Managers
• Manage and lead on user acceptance testing (UAT), including test scripts, execution coordination and defect triage

Skills Required

• Proven experience as a Business Analyst delivering IT and/or business change projects
• Knowledge of legal operations, legal technology platforms or workflow solutions
• Business Analysis certification (BCS, IIBA or equivalent)

This role offers hybrid working - 2 days WFH weekly.

• The Senior Change Manager is a pivotal management role responsible for leading on building and embedding of a Change Management function to support the firm’s strategic change portfolio and transformation agenda.
• You will lead a small team of 3 Change Managers and work closely with senior stakeholders across the business to ensure complex change is delivered in a pragmatic, people‑centred, and sustainable way.
• Establish and embed a consistent change management framework, aligned to recognised best practice, including tools, standards, and ways of working.
• Lead change delivery across a portfolio of complex initiatives, ensuring activity is joined‑up, prioritised, and outcome‑focused.
• Build strong relationships with partners, senior leaders and key stakeholders across the firm.
• Lead stakeholder analysis, change impact assessments, and engagement strategies using a structured methodology.
• Drive adoption, readiness, and benefits realisation, identifying and addressing resistance early.
• The immediate focus of the role is supporting transformation on two fronts - operational integration to help with a smooth merger between 2 large law firms and firm-wide adoption of new AI tools.

Skills Required

• Significant experience leading change in complex/matrixed legal environments
• Working knowledge of Prosci change management methodology.
• Experience working alongside formal project delivery approaches (waterfall, agile, or hybrid).
• Experience with a law firm merger project or AI initiatives and adoption.

This role offers hybrid working - 2 days WFH weekly.

Working within a collaborative and ambitious L&D team, and as part of the wider People function, this role plays a key part in enabling people to develop the skills they need to perform and progress.

The focus is on early careers populations (including trainees, apprentices, paralegals and junior professionals), with exposure to wider development initiatives as required.

Key responsibilities include:

• End‑to‑end programme management of business skills training, from design through to delivery and evaluation
• Designing, facilitating and delivering high‑quality training and workshops, independently and with external providers
• Building strong relationships with stakeholders across the business to ensure programmes are relevant and impactful
• Refreshing and evolving learning content in response to feedback and changing priorities
• Selecting and managing external training providers and ensuring value for money
• Managing budgets for assigned programmes
• Supporting wider insights‑based training and facilitation initiatives
• Acting as a key point of contact for international offices in Asia

About you:
You’ll bring solid experience across learning, development or talent management, with a strong track record of managing the full training cycle. You’re a confident facilitator and presenter, comfortable working with stakeholders at all levels.

Experience in a professional services or legal environment is preferred, with prior experience operating at Adviser level (or equivalent). Insights accreditation is beneficial, or a willingness to undertake qualification.

You’ll be organised, commercially minded and collaborative, with excellent communication skills and the ability to balance multiple priorities. A proactive, delivery‑focused mindset and strong systems capability are essential.

Equal Opportunities

As a responsible business, it is important that we represent the diversity of our people, our clients and our communities. We believe that the firms that thrive are those with the most diverse team; that's why we work so hard to source the best talent from the broadest pool possible. As an equal opportunities employer we strive to accommodate anyone who may have specific needs. If you require reasonable adjustments to be made during the selection process, please talk to a member of the recruitment team so that any required adjustments can be made in advance.

This is a generalist practice management role, working alongside specialist functions (Finance, BD, Talent, IT, Risk), with exposure to partners, lawyers and senior business services leaders.

Key Responsibilities

• Own and drive delivery of the practice group business plan, adapting to changing priorities
• Translate strategy into clear, actionable plans across practice areas
• Lead and deliver strategic initiatives and projects outside day‑to‑day BAU
• Prepare high‑quality management and Board‑level reporting using data and insight
• Monitor performance, identify risks and opportunities, and support corrective action where needed
• Act as a trusted adviser to the Head Partner on priorities, objectives and communications
• Support adoption of legal tech and AI to improve workflow, reporting and service delivery
• Work closely with Finance, BD, Talent and IT to ensure joined‑up execution

Skills & Experience

• Strong commercial awareness within legal or professional services
• Experienced working with senior partners or leadership teams
• Confident managing complex, multi‑stakeholder projects
• Comfortable using data, insight and reporting to influence decisions
• Pragmatic, solutions‑focused and able to operate at pace
• Interest in innovation, legal tech and AI‑enabled ways of working

Role Details

• Permanent role
• London-based, hybrid working
• Competitive salary and benefits
• Flexible working considered

Equal Opportunities

As a responsible business, it is important that we represent the diversity of our people, our clients and our communities. We believe that the firms that thrive are those with the most diverse team; that's why we work so hard to source the best talent from the broadest pool possible. As an equal opportunities employer we strive to accommodate anyone who may have specific needs. If you require reasonable adjustments to be made during the selection process, please talk to a member of the recruitment team so that any required adjustments can be made in advance.

Key responsibilities will include:

Pipeline, resourcing and delivery support

• Own the pipeline and forecasting cadence, ensuring timely inputs and clear visibility of upcoming demand.
• Coordinate resourcing plans across teams (and, where relevant, geographies), balancing utilisation, delivery priorities and development needs.
• Identify capacity and capability risks early, presenting practical options and recommendations to leadership.
• Maintain high-quality data across pipeline and resourcing tools, introducing light-touch governance and clear ownership.

Business development and budget management

• Project-manage priority proposals and business development activity, ensuring plans, inputs and approvals land on time.
• Own and track the practice’s BD budget, monitoring spend and producing clear updates for senior stakeholders.
• Maintain accurate records of proposals, pipeline activity and key client interactions in relevant systems.
• Partner with knowledge/marketing colleagues to keep pitch and credential materials current, accessible and easy to reuse.
• Support structured outreach activity (targets, cadence and follow-up) alongside practice leadership and commercial teams.

People and talent support

• Support workforce planning, including team mix, hiring requirements and progression planning.
• Monitor workloads and flag delivery or capacity risks early, coordinating mitigations (e.g., rebalancing or additional support).
• Work with talent/staffing stakeholders to align development opportunities with business priorities.
• Track experience and coaching needs across the team to support a strong learning and development environment.

Cross-functional collaboration and process improvement

• Act as the operational point of contact for the practice, translating priorities into clear actions for support teams.
• Partner with knowledge management to improve organisation and accessibility of case studies, credentials, proposals and reusable content.
• Support the thought leadership pipeline, coordinating inputs and tracking progress through to publication/distribution.
• Work with resourcing and finance partners to strengthen end-to-end processes (forecasting, reporting and approvals).
• Identify inefficiencies and implement improvements (templates, automation and clearer governance).

Stakeholder engagement and communications

• Produce regular reporting and insight for practice leadership across pipeline, resourcing, BD activity and risks.
• Coordinate practice meetings and leadership forums, preparing structured updates and recommended actions.
• Ensure clear, consistent communications to the wider team on priorities, plans and decisions.
• Share relevant updates and help embed best practice across the practice.

Skills and experience

• Strong analytical capability, comfortable working with pipeline, utilisation and performance data.
• Excellent organisation and prioritisation skills; able to manage multiple stakeholders and deadlines.
• High attention to detail and a commitment to data quality and process discipline.
• Clear, confident communicator (written and verbal), comfortable working with senior stakeholders.
• Proactive and improvement-led, with experience simplifying processes and introducing smarter ways of working.
• Comfortable using business systems (e.g., CRM, resourcing tools, reporting dashboards, document management platforms).
• Experience within consulting/professional services (or another project-based environment) is beneficial.

Equal Opportunities

As a responsible business, it is important that we represent the diversity of our people, our clients and our communities. We believe that the firms that thrive are those with the most diverse team; that's why we work so hard to source the best talent from the broadest pool possible. As an equal opportunities employer we strive to accommodate anyone who may have specific needs. If you require reasonable adjustments to be made during the selection process, please talk to a member of the recruitment team so that any required adjustments can be made in advance.

Reporting to the Chief Executive and sitting on the leadership team, you will take ownership of the firm’s operational framework and ensure business support services are aligned to strategic priorities, scalable growth and an exceptional client experience.

Why this role?

You’ll be joining a quality-led, collaborative business where operations has genuine influence. There is significant scope to modernise ways of working, strengthen data/MI, and deliver measurable improvements across the firm.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Operational leadership: set the operating rhythm, standards and measures of success; translate business goals into clear plans and priorities.
• Service delivery & continuous improvement: ensure smooth day-to-day operations and drive improvements in efficiency and client experience.
• Technology, automation & process optimisation: identify opportunities for process redesign, systems enhancement and automation to improve performance.
• Data, reporting & decision support: strengthen MI and reporting to enable timely, actionable insight.
• Governance, risk & suppliers: oversee operational risk controls, supplier relationships, business continuity planning and due diligence processes.

About you

• Proven senior operations leadership within professional services (or similar), spanning business management, change and organisational development.

• Demonstrable experience of automation and process re-engineering, with the credibility to implement change in a regulated environment.
• Strong programme/project leadership skills, able to structure and deliver complex initiatives.
• Excellent stakeholder management; able to build trust with Partners, fee-earners and support teams.
• Hands-on and pragmatic, with high standards, strong attention to detail and a continuous improvement mindset.
• Resilient, collaborative and organised; comfortable juggling competing priorities.

Equal Opportunities

As a responsible business, it is important that we represent the diversity of our people, our clients and our communities. We believe that the firms that thrive are those with the most diverse team; that's why we work so hard to source the best talent from the broadest pool possible. As an equal opportunities employer we strive to accommodate anyone who may have specific needs. If you require reasonable adjustments to be made during the selection process, please talk to a member of the recruitment team so that any required adjustments can be made in advance.

What you’ll be doing:
• Generating invoices, ensuring tax, payor, currency, and client instructions are accurate
• Processing billing adjustments including credits, reissues, write-offs, and corrections
• Supporting complex, multi-currency billing across international and global teams
• Managing regular billing cycles and meeting agreed deadlines and client terms
• Tracking WIP and month-end activity, maintaining accurate, audit-ready records
• Reviewing engagement terms in line with SRA and HMRC requirements
• Handling billing queries via shared inbox and portal
• Supporting process improvements and assisting colleagues where needed
• Working closely with internal and global teams to resolve billing issues

What we’re looking for:
• Previous experience in a legal billing environment
• Experience with complex billing, including multi-currency, multi-payor, VAT/WHT
• Strong attention to detail with excellent organisational and time-management skills
• Confident communicator, comfortable working with PAs, fee earners, and senior stakeholders
• Good understanding of engagement letters and company structures
• Knowledge of SRA accounting rules
• Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel

Equal Opportunities

As a responsible business, it is important that we represent the diversity of our people, our clients and our communities. We believe that the firms that thrive are those with the most diverse team; that's why we work so hard to source the best talent from the broadest pool possible. As an equal opportunities employer we strive to accommodate anyone who may have specific needs. If you require reasonable adjustments to be made during the selection process, please talk to a member of the recruitment team so that any required adjustments can be made in advance.

The role

Reporting to the Lead HR Business Partner, you’ll manage and develop a team of HR Advisors/Assistants and act as the senior point of contact for your client group - delivering confident ER advice, slick day-to-day execution and continuous improvement across the employee lifecycle.

Key responsibilities

• Lead the HR advisory service for your client group, providing clear, commercial guidance across ER and policy.
• Line manage, coach and develop HR Advisors/Assistants - setting priorities and maintaining high standards.
• Own key employee lifecycle processes (joiners, movers, leavers), ensuring pace, accuracy and consistency.
• Run the HR query triage/shared inbox - keeping workflows tight and stakeholders updated.
• Partner with Talent Acquisition on recruitment from brief to offer, supporting fair, consistent selection.
• Lead on ER casework (performance, conduct, grievance, absence), including investigations and outcome management.
• Keep HR activity compliant with UK employment law and internal governance; translate changes into practical guidance.
• Drive improvements to processes, templates and MI - making the HR service simpler, faster and more consistent.

What you’ll bring

• CIPD qualified (or equivalent).
• Strong senior HR advisory experience within an international law firm or professional services environment.
• People leadership experience - coach-led, hands-on and collaborative.
• Up-to-date knowledge of UK employment law and confident ER case management.

• A confident communicator who can influence stakeholders and handle sensitive issues with discretion.
• Organised and detail-driven, comfortable with HR systems and using MI to improve service.

Equal Opportunities

As a responsible business, it is important that we represent the diversity of our people, our clients and our communities. We believe that the firms that thrive are those with the most diverse team; that's why we work so hard to source the best talent from the broadest pool possible. As an equal opportunities employer we strive to accommodate anyone who may have specific needs. If you require reasonable adjustments to be made during the selection process, please talk to a member of the recruitment team so that any required adjustments can be made in advance.

Role Purpose

You’ll be the go-to HR partner for Business Services leaders, translating business needs into clear, deliverable people solutions. This is a hands-on role covering the full employee lifecycle, with strong stakeholder management and sound judgement at its core.

Key responsibilities

• Partner senior Business Services stakeholders as a trusted adviser and constructive challenger.
• Deliver people plans aligned to business goals, coordinating input from HR specialist teams.
• Lead on ER matters (including investigations), ensuring fair, consistent and compliant outcomes.
• Coach managers on performance, conduct, capability and organisational change.
• Drive key people projects and change activity, with clear stakeholder engagement.
• Support workforce planning, resourcing and talent/succession discussions where needed.
• Contribute to pay/bonus activity and reward decisions for relevant groups.

Compliance

• Work in line with UK employment law and internal policy.
• Operate within relevant professional/regulatory standards (including SRA principles where applicable).

About you

• CIPD qualified (or equivalent experience).
• Solid UK employment law knowledge and confident ER case management.
• Proven HRBP experience partnering senior stakeholders (professional services/regulatory environment preferred).
• Commercial, pragmatic and able to influence and challenge with credibility.
• Hands-on generalist across the employee lifecycle; comfortable with change and multiple priorities.

Equal Opportunities

As a responsible business, it is important that we represent the diversity of our people, our clients and our communities. We believe that the firms that thrive are those with the most diverse team; that's why we work so hard to source the best talent from the broadest pool possible. As an equal opportunities employer we strive to accommodate anyone who may have specific needs. If you require reasonable adjustments to be made during the selection process, please talk to a member of the recruitment team so that any required adjustments can be made in advance.

Totum is partnering with a leading law firm to recruit a Legal Billing Assistant on an 18-month fixed-term contract.

Key responsibilities:

• Raise bills and ensure approvals are in place

• Issue bills within 48 hours and monitor billing inbox queries

• Ensure all recorded time is captured and billing aligns with client agreements

• Liaise with lawyers, PAs, and other finance teams to resolve billing issues

• Maintain client/matter financial records and ensure compliance with SAR and VAT regulations

• Provide support for write-offs, reporting, and cover colleagues as needed

Requirements:

• Prior legal billing experience

• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities

Equal Opportunities

As a responsible business, it is important that we represent the diversity of our people, our clients and our communities. We believe that the firms that thrive are those with the most diverse team; that's why we work so hard to source the best talent from the broadest pool possible. As an equal opportunities employer we strive to accommodate anyone who may have specific needs. If you require reasonable adjustments to be made during the selection process, please talk to a member of the recruitment team so that any required adjustments can be made in advance.

Totum is partnering with a leading law firm to recruit a Legal Billing Assistant on an 18-month fixed-term contract.

Key responsibilities:

• Raise bills and ensure approvals are in place

• Issue bills within 48 hours and monitor billing inbox queries

• Ensure all recorded time is captured and billing aligns with client agreements

• Liaise with lawyers, PAs, and other finance teams to resolve billing issues

• Maintain client/matter financial records and ensure compliance with SAR and VAT regulations

• Provide support for write-offs, reporting, and cover colleagues as needed

Requirements:

• Prior legal billing experience

• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities

Equal Opportunities

As a responsible business, it is important that we represent the diversity of our people, our clients and our communities. We believe that the firms that thrive are those with the most diverse team; that's why we work so hard to source the best talent from the broadest pool possible. As an equal opportunities employer we strive to accommodate anyone who may have specific needs. If you require reasonable adjustments to be made during the selection process, please talk to a member of the recruitment team so that any required adjustments can be made in advance.

Totum is partnering with a leading law firm to recruit a Legal Billing Assistant on an 18-month fixed-term contract.

Key responsibilities:

• Raise bills and ensure approvals are in place

• Issue bills within 48 hours and monitor billing inbox queries

• Ensure all recorded time is captured and billing aligns with client agreements

• Liaise with lawyers, PAs, and other finance teams to resolve billing issues

• Maintain client/matter financial records and ensure compliance with SAR and VAT regulations

• Provide support for write-offs, reporting, and cover colleagues as needed

Requirements:

• Prior legal billing experience

• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities

Equal Opportunities

As a responsible business, it is important that we represent the diversity of our people, our clients and our communities. We believe that the firms that thrive are those with the most diverse team; that's why we work so hard to source the best talent from the broadest pool possible. As an equal opportunities employer we strive to accommodate anyone who may have specific needs. If you require reasonable adjustments to be made during the selection process, please talk to a member of the recruitment team so that any required adjustments can be made in advance.

Key responsibilities

• Lead firmwide initiatives to reduce lock‑up and improve working capital
• Shape and refine billing approaches, including rate structures and alternative fee arrangements
• Contribute to Finance leadership discussions and support operational decision‑making
• Provide regular insight and analysis to senior stakeholders on revenue performance
• Manage, develop and motivate a sizeable revenue team, ensuring clear targets and accountability
• Oversee WIP management, billing cycles and collections activity
• Ensure processes are efficient, consistent and aligned with best practice
• Build strong relationships with Partners and practice leads to support revenue performance
• Strengthen internal processes to support complex billing requirements
• Work closely with client‑facing teams and external finance contacts to accelerate billing and cash collection

What they’re looking for

• Significant experience in a senior revenue, billing or working capital role within a legal or professional services environment
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to inspire, develop and support a team
• Commercially minded with strong analytical capability and attention to detail
• Confident improving processes and embedding best practice
• Highly organised with the ability to manage competing priorities
• Collaborative, proactive and solutions‑focused
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to influence senior stakeholders
• Builds strong relationships and acts as a trusted adviser
• Comfortable navigating complex client requirements and negotiating effectively

Equal Opportunities

As a responsible business, it is important that we represent the diversity of our people, our clients and our communities. We believe that the firms that thrive are those with the most diverse team; that's why we work so hard to source the best talent from the broadest pool possible. As an equal opportunities employer we strive to accommodate anyone who may have specific needs. If you require reasonable adjustments to be made during the selection process, please talk to a member of the recruitment team so that any required adjustments can be made in advance.

Key responsibilities for this role will include:

Resourcing:

• Work with hiring managers to identify hiring needs and skill sets. Determine a resourcing plan to meet the hiring needs
• Develop and manage candidate ‘talent pool’
• Where required, test validity and comprehensiveness of job descriptions at start of recruitment process
• Explore, and determine, the approach to the available resourcing options, to include: referral scheme, internal publications, alumni network, internet channels, advertising, agencies, headhunters

Sourcing and attraction strategy:

• Establish innovative sourcing and attraction strategies to attract the right people from the widest pool for each vacancy / recruitment campaign
• Consults with stakeholders to inform of the development of strategic recruitment approaches

Selection and Assessment:

• Establish relationships to provide seamless service to candidates; manage the candidate experience.
• Determine the selection and assessment methods to use to enable objective and fair assessment of candidates.
• Work with line managers to establish screening criteria for each role. Interview candidates and provide independent assessment
• Advise hiring managers on recruitment best practice and diversity awareness
• Support and challenge hiring managers constructively on selection decisions at interview and offer stage
• Manage the offer process and full onboarding process. This should include the ability to influence and negotiate with candidates.

The successful applicant will have a strong legal recruitment background, ideally with an Agency background, or experience working within professional services. You will have excellent interviewing skills and an in-depth knowledge of the legal/professional services sector.

Equal Opportunities

As a responsible business, it is important that we represent the diversity of our people, our clients and our communities. We believe that the firms that thrive are those with the most diverse team; that's why we work so hard to source the best talent from the broadest pool possible. As an equal opportunities employer we strive to accommodate anyone who may have specific needs. If you require reasonable adjustments to be made during the selection process, please talk to a member of the recruitment team so that any required adjustments can be made in advance.

Tax Accountant with Global Law firm

Based in Central London (2 days-a-week WFH)

Tax Accountant Duties:

• Provide support to circa 200 UK Partners with personal tax matters and preparation of tax returns
• Support with the creation and maintenance of tax reserves
• Creation of control schedules to and Partner aide memoires
• Monitor information sent to Partners to ascertain if there is any effects on tax returns
• Provide ad hoc support to the Partnership Tax team and Head of UK Tax
• Ensure an up-to-date knowledge of UK tax matters is maintained

Tax Accountant Experience:

• APPLICANTS MUST BE CURRENTLY WORKING IN A LEGAL, ACCOUNTANCY, FIRM OR LLP ENVIRONMENT
• CTA/ACA/ACCA qualified
• Strong knowledge of UK personal tax legislation and proven experience in a Professional Services firm