Chief of Talent Strategy

Talent Acquisition & Recruiting

• Lead attorney recruiting across all levels, including partners, associates, and counsel
• Develop and execute firmwide recruiting strategies
• Build relationships with search firms, recruiters, law schools, and industry organizations
• Partner with practice leaders on hiring needs, candidate evaluation, and onboarding
• Track recruiting metrics, market trends, and competitive intelligence
• Ensure an exceptional candidate experience

Attorney Development & Retention

• Design and implement attorney engagement, retention, and career development programs
• Support performance management, succession planning, and advancement strategies
• Facilitate successful integration of lateral hires
• Strengthen mentorship and professional development initiatives
• Advise leadership on attorney talent and workforce planning

Training & Professional Development

• Oversee attorney training and continuing education programs
• Develop competency models and career pathways
• Manage external training resources, workshops, and speakers
• Evaluate and enhance program effectiveness

Collaboration & Leadership

• Partner with firm leadership, practice groups, HR, Marketing, and Operations
• Promote a culture of collaboration, accountability, and professional excellence
• Enhance the firm’s reputation as an employer of choice within the legal community

Qualifications

• Required:
• Bachelor’s degree; advanced degree preferred
• 7–12+ years of experience in legal recruiting, attorney development, talent management, or a related professional services environment
• Strong understanding of law firm structures, attorney career progression, and legal recruiting
• Proven success recruiting attorneys across multiple practice areas and levels
• Strong leadership, communication, and project management skills
• Ability to manage confidential information with discretion
• Preferred:
• Experience in a mid-sized or large law firm
• Law school recruiting and summer associate program experience
• Background in attorney training, leadership development, or mentoring
• Experience with performance management and succession planning
• Relevant certifications (e.g., SHRM, HRCI, coaching, or attorney development credentials)

Meet Your Recruiter

Jillian Dent
VP, Attorney Recruitment