Job role: Resource Allocation Manager Location: London Sector: Legal Full-time | Permanent We are working with a prestigious international law firm to recruit a Resource Allocation Manager for their London office. This is a strategic, high-impact role focused on optimising the deployment of legal professionals across the firm. As a trusted advisor to HR and leadership, you will ensure the fair and efficient allocation of work to associates, trainees, and paralegals; balancing client demands with individual development goals and overall firm productivity. Key Responsibilities: Centrally manage and oversee workload allocation across legal teams Build strong relationships with stakeholders to understand capacity, aspirations, and business needs Monitor utilisation and forecast future resource requirements Provide data-driven insights to inform decision-making and process improvements Support recruitment, onboarding, performance reviews, and graduate initiatives Act as a neutral point of contact for resolving allocation conflicts and managing competing priorities Candidate Profile: Proven experience in resource/work allocation within a law firm Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills Commercially aware with excellent analytical and organisational abilities Proactive, resilient, and solutions-oriented Comfortable handling sensitive information with discretion Why Apply? Be part of a global, progressive law firm. Work closely with senior leadership and innovation teams. Enjoy being part of a high-performing, collaborative culture Salary £75,000 - £85,000 Full Benefits Application Process: To apply for this role, please submit your CV. Due to the high volume of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. If you do not receive a response within 72 hours, please assume your application has not been successful. We look forward to hearing from you! Ryder Reid Legal is a recruitment specialist, connecting legal talent with leading law firms in London and globally for nearly 30 years.