Talent Acquisition Manager

About the role

The Talent Acquisition team at Ashurst Perkins Coie is seeking an enthusiastic and experienced Talent Acquisition Manager to join the team in the US. This role is pivotal in helping build out the firm’s US presence and New York office.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end recruitment for legal practices and business services across the US.
• Conduct talent mapping and direct sourcing to identify and engage high-quality candidates.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to understand hiring needs and deliver tailored recruitment solutions.
• 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;
• Engage and manage recruitment agency relationships, ensuring terms of business are agreed and best practice protocols are in place; negotiate fees, build key relationships and keep up to date with market trends.
• Raise the firm’s brand presence in the US and utilize current network, relationships to elevate quality of talent being put forward to stakeholders.
• Manage agency spend and aim to reduce unnecessary costs through direct sourcing methods.
• Partner with relevant People & Culture 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 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.

Requirements

This is a full-time, permanent role based in our New York office with hybrid working. More information can be found in the job description attached to the role on our careers site.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 4 years recruiting, in a law firm environment;
• Bachelor’s degree (BA/BS) required;
• Experience using Applicant tracking 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;
• Experience in the database program Simplicity and Handshake applicant tracking system, LinkedIn Recruiter.

Skills

• Ability to take initiative, complete projects independently and juggle multiple priorities;
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail;
• 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;
• Proficiency in the use of computer programs including Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint) required;
• Experience in the database program Simplicity and Handshake applicant tracking system, LinkedIn Recruiter.

Benefits

Family & caring - 26 weeks paid parental leave
Health and wellbeing benefits, gym membership and discounted corporate health plans
Flexible work options
Career advancement - client secondment opportunities, global opportunities, and award-winning Learning & Development programs

Pay

$140,000 - $180,000

Schedule

Full-time, hybrid working