Practice Group Talent Manager, Dispute Resolution

Main responsibilities

• Support and coordinate the annual performance review and mid-year check-ins for NA Disputes;
• Work with the PGLs and the BM to identify and implement solutions and programs for underperforming as well as high-potential talent on a routine and ongoing basis throughout calendar and fiscal years;
• Coach partners on associate performance issues and sit in on meetings with associates to discuss improvement plans, as necessary;
• Sit in on performance review meetings when appropriate;
• Escalate high-risk or employee relations situations to Human Resource Managers;
• Support and coordinate the promotion process from Associate to National Partner/Counsel, working with the Business Manager for the practice group to compile materials for candidates;
• Advise on the annual matriculation process for Associates advancing class years;
• Facilitate discussions with PGLs to support the talent mapping/pipeline process;
• Coordinate and oversee the timekeeping process;
• Manage paralegals;
• Oversee the integration of lateral partners, associates, and incoming first-year associates;
• Develop and coordinate a one-year integration plan for lateral partners;
• Oversee ramping up and down of attorneys from temporary departures/leaves of absence;
• Coordinate regional associate integration mentoring program for North America;
• Lead regional career conversations program focusing on high-level conversations between attorneys and firm leaders to support desired career path;
• Work with knowledge management to ensure practice-specific training is appropriate and well-attended;
• Provide individual career development coaching and counselling sessions and work with individuals on their development plans and business plans;
• Coach attorneys through performance issues;
• Host practice group orientations for new lawyers and be available as a resource;
• Liaise with other functional teams to support new joiners in learning firm tools, technology, operations, and strategies;
• Facilitate mentoring program logistics for NA Dispute;
• Coordinate regional associate integration mentoring program for North America;
• Liaise with Global Mobility and office-based Human Resources on mobility requests;
• Follow-up on internal feedback surveys and campaigns; focus on improving engagement;
• Closely coordinate with office-based Human Resources to support the PGLs and BM on people-related issues;

Skills and experience

• A bachelor’s degree focusing on Talent, Professional Development, Organizational Development, Management, or other related areas; JD or law firm experience preferred;
• Extensive experience in Talent Management, preferably in a professional services environment;
• Experience working across multiple locations and jurisdictions;
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and attention to detail; fluent written and spoken English is required;
• Demonstrated ability to solve problems and drive results with a sense of urgency in setting strategies and executing against the objectives;
• Prioritizes collaboration and teamwork values;