This is a senior dual-mandate role, combining management of all matters relating to the Partner lifecycle, and the management of employee operational lifecycle activities.
Work closely with Service Line Leaders, the CPO and People Directors to ensure pastoral support is coordinated and consistent.
Champion a culture where Partners feel safe to raise wellbeing concerns.
Design and oversee a partner wellbeing framework that addresses physical, mental and financial health.
Build trusted relationships across the Partnership so that partners know where to turn for support before a situation becomes a crisis.
Support partners through significant life events, ensuring the firm responds with compassion and practical help.
Work closely with the Partner Experience Team, supporting the onboarding and integration of new partners.
Manage all partner exit processes – retirement, performance-related, voluntary departure and mutual agreement – with professionalism and strict confidentiality.
Collaborate with the Finance and Partner Accounts team to maintain the firm’s partner remuneration data model.
Produce clear, accurate and confidential analysis and reports for the CPO and CEO ahead of remuneration committee meetings.

Significant experience in a senior HR role within a professional services, accountancy, legal or financial services environment.
Demonstrable experience managing partner or senior leadership lifecycle processes – admissions, exits, remuneration and governance – in an LLP or partnership structure.
Strong working knowledge of LLP governance, Members Agreement mechanics and partner exit economics.
Proven track record of leading HR operations or shared services functions, including HRIS ownership and process improvement.
High degree of discretion and confidentiality – this role handles some of the most sensitive information in the firm.
Excellent analytical skills – comfortable with people data, financial modelling and producing clear reports for senior audiences.
Ability to manage competing priorities across two complex workstreams simultaneously, without compromising quality on either.

Tailored development programmes and access to coaching
Flexible bank holidays – allowing you to celebrate the days that are important to you
Benefits including pension, life assurance and private medical, additional holiday purchasing and health benefits
Any benefits giving you access to shopping discounts, gym memberships, financial advice
Access to AI tools support smarter and faster working

Partner Matters Director

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