Senior Talent Business Partner

We are Eversheds Sutherland, a global law firm, with more than 5,000 people across over 30 countries. We’re full-service with deep niche and sector experience. Whatever challenge, wherever in the world, we’re equipped and ready to meet it. We live our values, we’re purposeful and purpose-led. So although the world is fast-moving and rapidly changing, we see it as a place where everyone can thrive.

We’re ambitious for our clients, our communities – and for you. Whether you’re starting out on your career or well established, whether you’re a lawyer or in business services. If you’re looking for what’s next, we are too.

The Opportunity

We are looking for an experienced learning and development (‘L&D’) or talent management specialist to join our London office.

You will play a pivotal role in shaping our firmwide approach to performance, development and talent. This role will act as a trusted business partner to leaders across our UK and international network, providing strategic insight, driving key talent programmes, and ensuring our people have the skills, support and development they need to thrive.

You will have the opportunity to influence firmwide cultural initiatives, build high‑impact learning and leadership interventions, collaborate with senior stakeholders, and continuously evolve our talent strategy in line with the firm’s values and future workforce priorities.

Key Responsibilities

Performance, Feedback & Development Culture

• Support the firm’s performance and development approach, including drafting performance‑related documents and contributing to communications that drive engagement.
• Produce key materials such as check‑in guidance, role expectations, 360° content, objective templates, and system guidance.
• Support annual promotion processes, ensuring documentation, marking frames, briefings and communications are accurate and up to date.
• Prepare and update partner performance materials, including banding documents and self‑input forms.

Learning & Development Programmes

• Lead the design, delivery, and management of firmwide L&D initiatives and development frameworks.
• Oversee the Lawyer Foundation Programme and Associate Technical Training Programme, working closely with the Senior Project Coordinator on design, delivery and communications.
• Manage international collaboration programmes (e.g., Global Associate Learning).
• Oversee family and career development initiatives and partner coaching.
• Lead or support talent programmes (Pre‑Partner, Career Sponsorship, Senior Lawyer Development) as required.
• Provide project management support for the Activator Programme and manage annual FSP Induction.
• Design and deliver team‑building sessions.
• Oversee the firm's relationship with Linked In Learning.

Talent Management

• Liaise with Senior HR Business Partners on recruitment and nominations for talent programmes.
• Report on talent tracker data in collaboration with the project manager.

Retirement Support

• Manage the annual Preparing for the Future programme for retiring partners, including external supplier liaison and coaching support.
• Manage the firmwide coaching scheme, including coach matching, documentation and delivery.
• Lead design and delivery of reverse mentoring (when active).
• Provide guidance on the Verve and Alumni mentoring schemes.
• Oversee family and career leave coaching with internal and external partners.

Diversity & Inclusion

• Contribute to D&I initiatives as required, including Inclusive Teams sessions and inclusive leadership programmes.

Firmwide Induction

• Partner with the Senior Project Coordinator on day‑one induction, monthly delivery, and induction materials.
• Support smooth induction for lateral hire partners.

General Responsibilities

• Provide business partnering support across international Senior/HR Business Partner teams.
• Contribute L&D and talent information for pitches, awards, audits, and accreditations.
• Manage the L&D budget.
• Advise on client training requests.
• Coordinate HR communications for firmwide HR initiatives.
• Manage day‑to‑day work of the Senior Project Coordinator and (currently) the L&D Coordinator, working closely with the learning administration and HR systems teams.
• Maintain and update L&D…