Position Overview:

The HR Business Partner (HRBP) serves as a strategic advisor and operational partner to legal and administrative leaders across Lexicon and multiple regions of Cordell & Cordell. This role is responsible for driving a high-performance culture, strengthening leadership capability at all levels, and ensuring that HR practices align with the firm’s strategic pillars: Growth, Client-Centered Operations, Operational Efficiency and Employee Engagement.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Serves as a primary HR advisor to Managing Attorneys and regional leadership teams across assigned states or offices.
• Analyzes regional workforce trends and translate insights into actionable plans.
• Leads and supports employee relations matters with balanced and legally sound judgment.
• Coaches leaders on people management, accountability, communication, and change management.
• Supports the execution of ongoing leadership development programs.
• Assists with curriculum development and facilitation focused on performance, communication, and operational rigor.
• Guides leaders through the employee lifecycle, including onboarding, performance, merit planning, career development, and succession planning.
• Ensures performance systems reinforce operational efficiency and client-centered service.
• Partners on engagement initiatives, recognition programs, and additional communication strategies.
• Provides insights from engagement results and turnover analytics to shape regional action plans.
• Supports implementation of HR systems, policies, compensation changes, and process improvements.
• Provides guidance to leaders during organizational change by promoting transparency and ensuring ongoing alignment.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree required; HR or Organization Management Master’s, SHRM-CP/PHR, or HR related certification preferred.
• Must have hands-on experience applying AI to improve operational workflows.
• 5+ years HRBP or HR leadership experience, ideally in multi-state professional services; law firm experience strongly preferred.
• Strong coaching, employee relations, and performance management expertise.
• Ability to synthesize data into actionable recommendations.
• Strong facilitation, communication, and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to travel periodically across assigned regions.

Attributes for Success:

• High accountability and strong follow-through.
• Business-forward mindset with understanding of billable environments.
• Empathy with backbone—balancing compassion and objectivity.
• Data-driven approach paired with human-centered decision-making.
• Calm, steady presence under pressure.
• Highly collaborative across HR, Operations, Talent Acquisition, Finance, and Legal.

Why This Role Matters:

The HRBP strengthens leadership capability, supports attorney and staff well-being, and ensures operational discipline across regions—directly impacting retention, engagement, and the firm’s ability to deliver exceptional client service.