Job Description

At Lyons Davidson and File Dynamics our vision is to become the most people centred employer in the legal industry and we are looking for a People Business Partner to join the team as a key player in achieving this vision.


Reporting directly to the Head of People & Culture, you will partner 3 of our key Divisions to create and deliver people plans which align to the needs of the business and which takes us a step closer to achieving our vision. You will also lead on people vision projects such as the implementation of an employee voice forum.


As a team we offer tons of support and plenty of opportunities for personal and professional development. We are looking for people with enthusiasm, an interest (or experience) in cultural change and commercial awareness.


You will be part of a wider People Services team made up of Talent Acquisition and Resourcing, Learning and Development, People Operations, Employee Relations and Business Partnering and will work in a large (c.500 employees) law firm based in Bristol.

Key responsibilities

Understand the business model of the groups and divisions you serve/partner with, particularly how the business operates, how it creates value, its strategic drivers and its purpose. Continually support and upskill managers to empower and enable colleagues to act within their delegated authority. Support managers to make best use of the full range of People Team services by signposting them to appropriate colleagues, with the aim of providing a 'joined-up' and seamless approach. Support People Team colleagues by facilitating lessons learned, collating feedback and identifying continuous improvement opportunities. Identify, create and implement people plans that support the company to achieve its objectives by building capability across specific groups and divisions. Lead people projects designed to achieve our People Vision. Personally develop and facilitate workshops/training and updates for managers and relevant colleagues.

Essential experience and skills

Experience of working at Advisor level in an HR team Ability to build relationships by understanding the needs and drivers of others Detailed understanding of the employee life cycle and employee experience Must be resourceful and proactive Microsoft Office and related tools


We offer a comprehensive range of benefits including a 35hr working week and 25 days annual leave (+ bank holidays and up to additional 1.5 days at Christmas). More details on benefits can be found below.



Our goal is for Lyons Davidson to be a place where you can bring your whole self to work. This means that we actively work to promote equal opportunities and inclusivity across everything that we do, including when we recruit and welcome new colleagues.


Lyons Davidson is a national law firm providing legal services to businesses and individuals.


We pride ourselves on the level of service our experts offer. Our ability to deliver a consistent and high-quality service has allowed us to develop strong relationships with a number of business partners such as insurers, banks and membership organisations that rely on us to give their customers and members the help and advice they need.