Job Description

Job description
We are looking for a dedicated and experienced HR Advisor to join our team starting, ideally, from early November 2025. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced HR Advisor, transitioning to managing an HR standalone function. This is permanent full-time role based in Old Street, with occasional travel to our Bristol office.




You will have the opportunity to significantly contribute to the ongoing development of the HR function at Deighton, Pierce Glynn (DPG). The role supports all aspects of HR administration, the activities relating to recruitment & development, diversity & inclusion, promoting positive employee relations, reward, wellbeing and helping to ensure relevant HR policies and procedures are understood and followed. You will have the opportunity to work with the DPG team and the Senior HR Consultant, collaboratively, to evolve the HR function, at DPG. You will also have the chance to undertake HR initiatives that help deliver the DPG People and Culture objectives.




You will have the ability to truly grow and develop within the role as you will be the main HR contact for all HR matters, with support from the Managing Partner, Practice Manager and HR Consultant.

Requirements:

At least 2 years' experience in a Senior HR Admin role with some generalist background. A desire to continue developing your HR experience and growing your career in this area. Ideally level 5 CIPD qualified with a desire to continue to professionally develop. Able to demonstrate professionalism, discretion and confidentiality at all times. Strong emotional intelligence, relationship building skills and a genuine desire to help 'make a difference' in terms of helping the team to be successful through a fair and consistent approach to developing HR practices that support their growth, motivation and wellbeing. Strong organisational skills and attention to detail. Confident in using and developing HR IT systems, with strong skills in Excel, Word, and PowerPoint. Ability to work at pace and multitask. There is no requirement to already have experience of working for a law firm, however we are looking for someone with a keen interest in working for a law firm with a strong ethos of 'using the law for good' and promoting civil rights.

DPG's work is widely recognised and admired for our client focused approach and high-profile litigation assisting the vulnerable. This is a great opportunity to join our top ranked legal team.


We know that diversity makes us a better law firm and helps us attract the best talent, drive innovation with diversity of thought, and deliver the best service to our clients. We recruit on the basis of merit, irrespective of age, disability, gender, gender identity, race or ethnicity, marital status, religion, sex, sexual orientation. We particularly welcome applicants from a minoritized background to apply for this role.


Please apply with a CV and covering letter to our website, please quote job reference

2025/13/LONHR

in the subject line of your email and also complete our equal opportunities form




31 Jul HR Advisor/ Senior HR Advisor


We are looking for a dedicated and experienced HR Advisor to join our team starting, ideally, from early November 2025. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced HR Advisor, transitioning to managing an HR standalone function. This is permanent full-time role based in Old Street, with occasional travel to our Bristol office.




You will have the opportunity to significantly contribute to the ongoing development of the HR function at Deighton, Pierce Glynn (DPG). The role supports all aspects of HR administration, the activities relating to recruitment & development, diversity & inclusion, promoting positive employee relations, reward, wellbeing and helping to ensure relevant HR policies and procedures are understood and followed. You will have the opportunity to work with the DPG team and the Senior HR Consultant, collaboratively, to evolve the HR function, at DPG. You will also have the chance to undertake HR initiatives that help deliver the DPG People and Culture objectives.




You will have the ability to truly grow and develop within the role as you will be the main HR contact for all HR matters, with support from the Managing Partner, Practice Manager and HR Consultant.

Requirements:

At least 2 years' experience in a Senior HR Admin role with some generalist background. A desire to continue developing your HR experience and growing your career in this area. Ideally level 5 CIPD qualified with a desire to continue to professionally develop. Able to demonstrate professionalism, discretion and confidentiality at all times. Strong emotional intelligence, relationship building skills and a genuine desire to help 'make a difference' in terms of helping the team to be successful through a fair and consistent approach to developing HR practices that support their growth, motivation and wellbeing. Strong organisational skills and attention to detail. Confident in using and developing HR IT systems, with strong skills in Excel, Word, and PowerPoint. Ability to work at pace and multitask. There is no requirement to already have experience of working for a law firm, however we are looking for someone with a keen interest in working for a law firm with a strong ethos of 'using the law for good' and promoting civil rights.

DPG's work is widely recognised and admired for our client focused approach and high-profile litigation assisting the vulnerable. This is a great opportunity to join our top ranked legal team.


We know that diversity makes us a better law firm and helps us attract the best talent, drive innovation with diversity of thought, and deliver the best service to our clients. We recruit on the basis of merit, irrespective of age, disability, gender, gender identity, race or ethnicity, marital status, religion, sex, sexual orientation. We particularly welcome applicants from a minoritized background to apply for this role.


DPGs aims and values can be found here.

How to apply

To apply, please send your CV and a cover letter to us outlining why you feel you are a great candidate for this role. Please quote job reference

2025/13/LONHR

in the subject line of your email and also complete our equal opportunities form.

Closing date:

9.30am 14th October 2025


Applications received after this time cannot be considered.

Interviews:

Suitable candidates will be invited to attend a skills test and interview in the week commencing 20th October 2025