Senior Human Resources Business Partner - Global Practice Groups

CompanyFreshfields

LocationLondon Area, United Kingdom

Posted At1/2/2026

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Human resource managers and directors

Occupation Code Skill LevelHigher Skilled

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£52,900 (£27.13 per hour)

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Description

Overview of the People Function

We partner with all areas of the business to create a culture we care about, offer outstanding career development, build an inclusive working environment, and ensure a rewarding deal for all. We embrace innovative ways of working to keep pace and remain competitive within the rapidly evolving market.

Role summary

You will work closely with Global Practice Group Leaders and the Strategic HR projects team, focusing on the development and implementation of a progressive people strategy globally for Dispute Resolution (DR), Antitrust, Competition & Trade (ACT) and People & Reward (P&R). It is a highly collaborative role, working with both leadership and People team colleagues to develop and deliver on significant people priorities for the firm.

Key responsibilities and deliverables

Play an active and highly participative role as a member of the Global Practice Group management team, contributing effectively at the highest level.
Provide strategic HR support and advice to the Global Practice Group Leader, Local Practice Group Leaders and partners.

Collaborate with the Practice Group HR Business Partners across the Firm’s offices, resulting in regular engagement with HRBPs across the Practice Group and take the necessary action to ensure knowledge sharing.

Drive people and organizational initiatives that contribute actively to a ‘one firm’ approach across Freshfields, continually reinforcing our culture and our values. Support the firm’s approach to Diversity & Inclusion, ensuring it is reflected in all talent and performance management activity

Facilitate effective workforce planning and decision-making based on reliable core people data. Make recommendations for changes to reflect future business plans and the need to attract, retain and develop top local and international talent, including strategic oversight of Practice Group-led mobility opportunities.

Support the internal promotions process for Partnership and Counsel.

Facilitate the delivery of an effective performance management approach that drives excellent performance.

Key requirements

Experienced HR Business Partner or Talent Management professional who has gained significant exposure to “best practice” methodologies, preferably in a law firm, professional services firm, or big four firm

Experience working in a global or international role, supporting teams, managing projects and driving implementation across multiple locations

Relevant transformation experience in managing organisational/people change; comfortable with risk, and capable of operating with confidence in an evolving environment.

Comfortable with risk and operates with confidence in an evolving environment; motivated by seeking out new ideas and pushing boundaries

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with a track record of effectiveness as a project and people leader. A relationship builder with strong influencing skills, capable of creating high-functioning teams at every level of organisations

Fluency in spoken and written English, proficiency in other languages advantageous

Ideally, you will also have a qualification in Business or People Management, and have worked internationally in different countries

Inclusion

Freshfields is an equal opportunities employer and all applications received by the firm will be considered by the firm on the basis of their merit alone and we welcome applications from all suitably qualified individuals regardless of background. All offers of employment will be conditional on the candidate having/securing the right to work in the UK and providing the firm with evidence of that right (as required by the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006) prior to employment commencing.

Freshfields is a Ban the Box employer. We ask applicants to disclose criminal convictions only when a conditional job offer is made. A conviction does not automatically lead to withdrawal of the offer: we make decisions on a case by case basis and take a number of factors into account (eg the role you are applying for and the circumstances of the offence). You would have the opportunity to discuss the matter with us before we make a decision.