Manager, Talent Acquisition & Development

Manager, Talent Acquisition & Development

Location

Boston, Chicago

Regular

Job Description Summary We have an opening for a Manager, Talent Acquisition & Development. The Manager, Talent Acquisition & Development will implement the firm’s global Talent Acquisition & Development strategy at the local level in the Boston and Chicago offices. The Manager will oversee and execute key aspects of student recruiting, attorney relations, new hire orientation, and professional development initiatives. Additionally, the Manager will collaborate with peers across offices to develop and execute firm-wide initiatives and programs.

Job Description

In this capacity, the Manager, Talent Acquisition & Development will:

Talent Acquisition

• Implement Talent Acquisition initiatives, including on-campus events, recruiting programs, and summer associate programs;
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with law schools, professional associations, and key recruiting partners;
• Develop, execute and manage local recruiting strategies, policies, initiatives, budgets and related administrative operations;
• Analyze recruiting trends, generate reports, and develop and lead recommendations to enhance recruiting strategies and outcomes;
• Work beyond scheduled hours as required, including attendance at special events in the evenings and/or on weekends; and
• Travel as needed, with flexibility to support campus programming and recruiting across various schools during peak recruiting seasons.

Talent Development

• Manage, implement, and provide strategic and logistical support to the local Associate Engagement Committee (AEC);
• Develop an understanding of the goals behind global talent development initiatives to better promote local programs;
• Provide guidance, advice and offer recommendations to local AEC to support initiatives in-line with the firm's goals (i.e. client service excellence, intellectual capital, etc..); and
• Support first-year associate integration through coordination of local training as well as monthly touchpoints to check-in on progress/integration to the Firm.

Talent Management

• Manage the implementation of global programs in assigned offices;