HR jobs are to be cut at Clifford Chance after the law firm announced it will make between 105 and 115 redundancies among its London-based support staff.
The world’s biggest law firm said it is unable to confirm how many HR jobs will be affected, but said it is making the cuts following a review into business support services, which began in January.
A 90-day consultation will begin as soon as employee representatives are appointed.
Amanda Burton, director of global business services, said: “We have the most professional business services function in the sector, and I’m immensely proud of our contribution to the firm, so this has been a difficult decision.
“However, we need to take steps to ensure that the level of resource within the firm is appropriate for our business needs.”
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Clifford Chance has already cut 80 junior fee-earners in its London office, as well as a number of partners.
Personnel Today reported yesterday that many City law firms are paying graduates up to £10,000 to defer their start date for a year.
