Professional Development & US Recruiting Manager

Job Description:

Main responsibilities

Professional Development

•  Plan new associate orientation and other multi-day learning & development programs for all US offices;
•  Manage training programs, which includes: communicating with attorney presenters & outside consultants and coordinating conference rooms, catering and videoconferencing etc.
•  Manage and support attorneys utilizing and accessing available Research & Business Intelligence and Learning & Organizational Development resources, including working with the Global Research & Business Intelligence teams to maintain US resources and send communications promoting the available resources to the US-based attorneys.
•  Ensure all US attorneys remain in compliance with bar admission by coordinating quarterly audits, maintain compliance in accordance with US internal policies;
•  Monitor CLE requirements for all attorneys and give advice about their CLE compliance, research CLE opportunities and maintain CLE database;
•  Coordinate CLE programs, including credit coordination, evaluation and presentation material needs for all attorneys admitted to practice in the US;
•  Coordinate program evaluations; compile and analyze feedback and recommend improvements as needed;
•  Oversee the day-to-day assignments and work allocation for all summer associates;
•  Ensure all US attorneys and staff complete mandatory and ongoing learning at relevant career points in accordance with internal policies;
•  Any additional responsibilities as required.

Duties including but not limited to:

Recruitment

•  Execute law student and lateral attorney recruiting; coordinate in-office interviews for all associate candidates including managing approvals, advertising roles, direct sourcing candidate (LinkedIn etc), and managing third party relationships, CV mail;
•  Collaborate with UK based recruitment team to ensure consistent employee experience and collaborate with local business services teams across all US offices remotely and in person;
•  Stay up-to-date on labor legislation and inform managers about changes in regulations applying changes to processes where necessary;
•  Manage all aspects of the summer associate program, including attendance at summer program events and trainings;
•  Manage robust orientation, onboarding and integration process for entry-level, lateral associates and business services;
•  Develop and maintain positive relationships with various law school careers services personnel to facilitate the Firm's recruiting efforts;
•  Manage resume collections and interview process; plan follow-up events and law school outreach programs;
•  Any additional responsibilities as required.

Job Requirements:

Essential skills and experience

•  Minimum of 4 years managing professional development and recruiting, in a law firm environment;
•  BA/BS required;
•  Demonstrated interest in professional development and recruitment;
•  Experience using Learning Management Systems;
•  Highly self-motivated, energetic, self-starter, positive, flexible attitude; collaborator;
•  Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail;
•  Ability to take initiative, complete projects independently and juggle multiple priorities;
•  Excellent oral and written communication skills as well as strong interpersonal skills; ability to quickly build credibility and trust;
•  Excellent judgment, professionalism, leadership, organization and time management skills;
•  Strong project management experience working as part of cross-functional, global matrixed teams, HR preferred;
•  Ability to interact with all levels of personnel and project a strong and positive image of the Firm; excellent client service skills.
•  Strong data analysis skills; able to use technology to find solutions that drive efficiency and excellence in planning and implementation processes;
•  Proven ability to learn and adapt to new software applications, including generative AI applications.
•  Proficiency in the use of computer programs including Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint) required; knowledge of CLE tracking system preferred; experience in the database program Simplicity. applicant tracking system, LinkedIn Recruiter