Senior Manager, Legal Recruiting & Associate Life
About The Position
The Senior Manager, Legal Recruiting & Associate Life oversees lateral and campus recruitment for the Chicago office and supports the orientation and integration of new associates. The role partners with the global HR team on Firmwide initiatives, including talent assessment, learning and development, and wellness. The position reports to the Director, Administration in Chicago, with a dotted-line reporting relationship to the Director of Legal Talent – Regional Strategy. It is hybrid, with a minimum of three days in the office based on business needs. The role manages recruitment strategy and execution, the summer associate program, associate work assignments and absence requests, mentoring programs, and associate-focused events. It also supports attorney training and CLE efforts, advises associates and partners on concerns and resources, conducts exit interviews, manages the budget, and supports additional projects and initiatives.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Organizational Development, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.
- At least 10 years of recruiting experience in a professional services firm or comparable environment.
- Strong business and financial acumen.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Collaborative leadership and management skills, with the ability to work effectively in a team environment.
- Professional presence and credibility to liaise with partners and senior professionals.
- Tact, discretion, and sound judgment in maintaining confidentiality regarding personnel information.
- Strong organization and attention to detail.
- Ability to work autonomously and take projects from concept through implementation.
- Creative problem-solving and strategic-thinking skills.
- Interpersonal skills and ability to advance office needs and objectives while maintaining a positive work environment and culture.
- Positive, proactive approach to work.
- Ability to anticipate management and office needs.
Nice To Haves
- Lateral and campus recruiting experience in the legal field.
Responsibilities
- Oversee lateral attorney and campus recruitment for the Chicago office.
- Create and implement a strategic plan for lateral recruitment and office growth.
- Develop and implement the campus recruiting strategy across the full law student recruitment lifecycle, from events through interviews and offers.
- Travel to law school events as needed.
- Ensure recruiting marketing materials align with the overall strategy, including promotional and educational materials, industry surveys, and website content.
- Manage the summer associate program, including events, work assignments, evaluations, and reviews.
- Provide direction to associate assignors, guide summer associates on use of the tracking database, and compile partner performance-review materials.
- Support new-associate orientation and integration, and coordinate formal mentoring assignments for incoming associates and lateral hires.
- Develop and coordinate associate events that foster morale, collegiality, and teamwork, including events with the Firm’s Inclusion team and Chicago office inclusion network.
- Manage associate work assignments and absence requests to ensure adequate staffing.
- Assist the Corporate Training Manager and CLE Compliance Specialist with Chicago office attorney training and CLE efforts.
- Serve as an advisor and liaison between associates and partners, directing attorneys to Firm resources and coordinating support to address concerns or problems.
- Oversee and maintain Chicago office mentoring programs.
- Conduct exit interviews for departing associates.
- Manage the budget and resource allocations in line with the Firm’s financial goals.
- Support additional projects and initiatives and perform other duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
