Human Resources Assistant

Company: Ryder Reid Legal
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Job Title: HR Assistant

Location: City of London

Role: Full-time permanent role

Working Arrangement: Hybrid Working (3 days in office)

Salary: up to £40,000 per annum

The firm

Our client is a global law firm is known for its strong focus on technology, life sciences, and high‑growth industries, advising startups, investors, and established companies on corporate transactions, venture capital, IP, regulatory matters, and complex litigation.

The role

In your new role as a HR Assistant, you will be working in a team of 6 providing effective HR support to the firm. Your key responsibilities will include:

  • Supporting onboarding and offboarding processes.
  • Preparing offer letter and employment contracts.
  • Coordinating orientation schedules for new joiners.
  • Monitoring upcoming leavers to ensure timely termination in Workday.
  • Updating employee records and maintaining databases.
  • Organising meetings, interviews and training sessions.
  • Managing email correspondence from HR inbox.

What do you need?

In order to be successful in this role you will need:

  • Previous experience in an HR administration / assistant role at a law firm, ideally, or a professional services environment.
  • Excellent organisational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities.
  • Excellent communication skills and the ability to develop and maintain working relationships with all relevant stakeholders.
  • Familiarity with HR systems is desirable.

What do you get in return?

In return, you will receive a highly competitive salary with excellent benefits and the opportunity to work at an established US Law firm in London.

Application Process: For further information and to apply, please submit your resume. Due to the high volume of applications, we are unable to respond to all inquiries. If you have not received a response within 72 hours, please assume you have not been shortlisted.

We look forward to receiving your application!

Ryder Reid Legal is a recruitment specialist, for almost thirty years we’ve been connecting legal talent with many of the leading law firms in London and internationally. Follow our LinkedIn page for our latest vacancies. https://uk.linkedin.com/company/ryder-reid-legal

Posted: April 15th, 2026