Group Resource Manager

Job Details My client is a multinational law firm with an excellent reputation in the legal industry who are looking for a Group Resource Manager to join their Property Team in their London, North West, West Midlands or Yorkshire offices on a permanent basis. The Resource Manager will be responsible for supporting partners and senior fee earners in the Property Group by identifying capacity and assisting with effective allocation of resource across a national team. The key duties will include: Liaising with partners and senior fee earners to identify and scope future resourcing requirements across the national team. Optimising the allocation of work and the deployment of staff to maximise profitability. Working with Business Managers, IT and HR Managers to identify and reduce capacity within the Group. Supporting the lawyer recruitment process by advising on skill gaps and utilisation trends. Acting as trusted advisor to the Group in respect of strategic manpower planning and resourcing. Working closely with our pricing and legal project management teams. Resolving resourcing conflicts by being creative and innovative in the use of resource. Being the main point of contact for identifying and deploying available resource at busy times The Group Resource Manager will ideally have experience of working in an international professional services organisation/environment and possess the understanding of stages of development and investment deals. Along with proven people management skills with excellent influencing and negotiation skills especially at a senior level. The right candidate will be commercially minded and have strong problem-solving experience. Be able to maintain strong internal and external working relationships and manipulate complex data into comprehensive formats. Experience of introducing change and new ways of working will be relevant. It is essential to have excellent communication skills and be confident and solution focused. IMPORTANT NOTICE It is Career Legal’s policy, as a matter of courtesy to respond to all applications within three working days. However, because of the volume of applications, we are sometimes unable to respond to individual candidates. If we have not contacted you within three working days your application has been unsuccessful and your details have not been retained.