Attorney Talent Operations Manager

Ropes & Gray • New York, NY

16d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Manager of Attorney Talent Operations works closely with the Directors of Attorney Talent Operations to provide project management, operational leadership, and process improvement support across the Legal Talent function, partnering with leaders and stakeholders to ensure seamless attorney lifecycle management—from onboarding through offboarding—and to create an environment in which our attorneys can best grow, develop, and support the partnership. This role is ideal for a highly organized, systems-minded professional who thrives in a fast-paced, high-trust environment and can bring structure, consistency, and strategic insight to complex, cross-functional work.

Requirements

• Experience (6+ years) in human resources or legal talent organization, particularly within professional development.
• Driven by crisp execution: organization, thoroughness, and a “checklist” mentality with the ability to keep an eye on the big picture at all times.
• Strong and succinct communication and presentation skills, particularly in writing and through PowerPoint and Canva.
• Ability to work in Excel.
• Demonstrates respect for and discretion with confidential information.
• Strong processing and analytical skills; ability to anticipate problems and issues and propose practical solutions informed by sound judgment.
• Flexibility to respond quickly and positively to competing and shifting demands, often with tight turnarounds.
• Ability to command the respect of the attorneys with quiet confidence.

Nice To Haves

• Experience or familiarity with recruiting systems and/or staffing a plus.

Responsibilities

• Project Management & Logistics Lead and support special projects across Legal Talent, including but not limited to best practices documentation, recruiting, onboarding, licensing, non-partner compensation, retention strategies, mobility, secondments, departures, survey initiatives and general data management.
• Partner with colleagues to document, streamline, and improve processes; build playbooks and scalable workflows.
• Serve as a connector across sub-functions, understanding each group’s contributions and actively bridging silos to improve collaboration and outcomes.
• Lateral Integration & Cross-Functional Coordination Act as a key bridge between lateral recruiting and integration teams to ensure a seamless onboarding experience for lateral hires.
• Collaborate with stakeholders across departments to keep onboarding materials current and aligned with firm strategy and culture.
• Provide training, mentoring, and, when appropriate, day-to-day supervision of junior team members.
• Entry-Level Recruiting Operations & Program Optimization Support entry-level recruiting operations by refining and systematizing processes to drive consistency, efficiency, and scale.
• Oversee or contribute to data review, dashboard development, internal training programs, and summer assignment and staffing processes.
• Partner with Legal Talent leadership to continually reimagine programming in response to industry trends and evolving firm needs.

Benefits

• Ropes & Gray is proud to offer a comprehensive Total Rewards package to our business support team members.
• The firm also offers comprehensive health and well-being benefits, personal and professional development, career growth opportunities and a collegial and supportive culture.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed