Practice Group / Department:
People & Culture Business Partnering - Europe
Job Description
We’re Norton Rose Fulbright - a global law firm with over 50 offices and 7,000 employees worldwide. We provide the world’s preeminent corporations and financial institutions with a full business law service. At Norton Rose Fulbright, our strategy and our culture are closely entwined. We know that our expansion will mean little unless it is underpinned by truly global collaboration and we understand that pioneering work only takes place when our people have room to move and think beyond boundaries. As well as the relevant skills and experience, we’re looking for people who are innovative, commercial and value the work that they do.
Shape the future of People & Culture at a global law firm.
At Norton Rose Fulbright, we’re committed to creating an inclusive and high-performing workplace where our people thrive. We’re looking for a Senior People & Culture Manager to lead our People & Culture team in Germany and contribute to the broader EMEAPAC region. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced HR leader to work in a strategic and collaborative role within a truly international environment.
As the Senior People & Culture Manager, you will play a pivotal role in supporting our Partners and Business Services teams across our German offices in Frankfurt, Munich, Düsseldorf and Hamburg. You’ll lead a team of HR professionals, helping to deliver our People & Culture strategy while partnering closely with our regional and global Centres of Excellence (including Talent, Resourcing, Reward, Employee Relations, L&D and more).
You will report to the Head of People & Culture – Europe and work closely with the Chief Operating Officer for Germany to help shape the people agenda for the region.

Key responsibilities include:

• Acting as a strategic partner to business leaders, offering pragmatic, commercial and people-focused advice.
• Leading and developing a high-performing P&C team in Germany.
• Supporting change, engagement and performance initiatives across the region.
• Partnering with Centres of Excellence to deliver on key priorities (e.g. Talent, Reward, DE&I).
• Managing employee relations in line with firm-wide standards and local employment legislation.
• Driving recruitment and retention strategies in collaboration with our Resourcing teams.
• Leading the annual performance review and compensation cycles.
• Promoting and advancing the Diversity, Equity & Inclusion agenda across the German offices.
• Delivering key projects that align with the EMEAPAC People & Culture strategy.
• Implementing local HR policies, ensuring they reflect best practice and global alignment.

What we’re looking for:

• Significant HR leadership experience within a professional services or complex international environment.
• A confident business partner who is able to influence senior stakeholders and coach leaders.
• Proven ability to manage and develop HR teams, driving a high-performance culture.
• Strong knowledge of German employment law and HR practices.
• A collaborative and forward-thinking mindset with the ability to thrive in a matrixed, global organisation.
• Fluent in both German and English.

What we offer:

• The opportunity to work at a leading global law firm, with a strong people-first culture.
• A collaborative, international working environment with great colleagues in Germany and across Europe, the Middle East, Asia and beyond.
• The chance to deliver impactful people strategies in a key market.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Hybrid working.

Ready to make an impact?
If you’re an experienced HR professional looking to lead a dynamic team and help shape the people agenda in a global firm, we’d love to hear from you.
Apply now to join Norton Rose Fulbright and help us create a high-performance, high-support culture across Germany and beyond.

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Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
To attract the best people, we strive to create a diverse and inclusive environment where everyone can bring their whole selves to work, have a sense of belonging, and realize their full career potential.
Our new enabled work model allows our people to have more flexibility in the way they choose to work from both the office and a remote location, while continuing to deliver the highest standards of service. We offer a range of family friendly and inclusive employment policies and provide access to programmes and services aimed at nurturing our people’s health and overall wellbeing. Find more about Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
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We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications from individuals who can complement our existing teams. We strive to create an inclusive and accessible recruitment process for all candidates. If you require any tailored adjustments or accommodations, please let us know
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• Acting as a strategic partner to business leaders, offering pragmatic, commercial and people-focused advice.
• Leading and developing a high-performing P&C team in Germany.
• Supporting change, engagement and performance initiatives across the region.
• Partnering with Centres of Excellence to deliver on key priorities (e.g. Talent, Reward, DE&I).
• Managing employee relations in line with firm-wide standards and local employment legislation.
• Driving recruitment and retention strategies in collaboration with our Resourcing teams.
• Leading the annual performance review and compensation cycles.
• Promoting and advancing the Diversity, Equity & Inclusion agenda across the German offices.
• Delivering key projects that align with the EMEAPAC People & Culture strategy.
• Implementing local HR policies, ensuring they reflect best practice and global alignment