Manager, Legal Recruiting & Associate Life

This role oversees lateral and campus recruitment processes for the Chicago office and supports the orientation and integration of new associates. The Manager partners closely with the global HR team on Firmwide HR initiatives, including talent assessment, learning and development, and wellness. Hybrid role requiring a minimum of 4 days in the office based on business needs.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the attorney recruitment process, including lateral attorney and campus recruitment, for the Chicago office.
• Create and implement campus recruiting strategy for the full life cycle of the law student recruitment process, from coordinating and attending recruiting events through the interview and offer stages.
• Travel to law school events as needed.
• Ensure the Firm’s marketing materials align with overall recruiting strategy, including promotional and educational pieces, industry surveys, and website.
• Manage summer associate program, including:
  • Coordinating and attending events.
  • Overseeing work assignment, evaluation, and review processes.
  • Providing direction to associate assignors.
  • Directing summer associates on usage of the tracking database.
  • Compiling performance review materials for partners.
• Support the orientation and integration processes for new associates and coordinate formal mentoring assignments for all incoming associates and laterals.
• Develop and coordinate events for associates to foster morale, collegiality, and teamwork, including events organized with the Firm’s Inclusion team and the 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 attorney training and CLE efforts in the Chicago office.
• Serve as an advisor and liaison between associates and partners; direct attorneys to Firm resources to resolve concerns or problems and coordinate available resources to support solutions.
• Oversee and maintain the mentoring programs for the Chicago office.
• Conduct exit interviews for departing associates.
• Manage the budget to ensure appropriate resource allocations in line with the Firm’s financial goals.
• Support additional projects and initiatives, and perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Organizational Development, or related field, or equivalent professional experience.
• Minimum of 6 years of recruiting experience in a professional services firm or comparable environment.
• Strong business and financial acumen.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong collaborative leadership and management skills, with a demonstrated ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Professional presence and credibility to liaise with partners and senior professionals.
• Ability to exercise tact, discretion, and strong judgment to maintain confidentiality regarding personnel information.
• Highly organized, with strong attention to detail.
• Self-starter who can work autonomously and take projects from concept through to implementation.
• Creative problem-solving and strategic thinking skills.
• Proven interpersonal skills and the ability to advance the needs and objectives of the office while maintaining a positive work environment and culture.
• Positive, proactive approach to work.
• Ability to anticipate the needs of management and the office.

Preferred Qualifications

• Lateral and Campus Recruiting experience in the legal field.

Pay

Estimated base salary range for this position is $160,000 to $190,000. The actual salary offered will depend on qualifications, experience, education, certifications, and location. This role is exempt and not eligible for overtime pay.