Manager, Legal Recruiting
Job Posting for Manager, Legal Recruiting at K&L Gates
Job Description
At K&L Gates, we are looking for smart, imaginative and hard-working people with diverse backgrounds, experiences and ideas to join us. Perhaps our search for talented visionaries and your search for important and impactful work lead to the same place.
We are searching for a Manager, Legal Recruiting - Asset Management & Investment Funds. This position is responsible for managing all aspects of lateral lawyer and law student recruitment for the Asset Management & Investment Funds (AMIF) practice area across all U.S. offices. Primary responsibilities include working with AMIF Practice Area Leaders (PALs) and other practice area management to execute on the practice’s growth strategies through recruiting. This includes management of lateral lawyer recruiting efforts, coordination of lawyer on-boarding and orientation, and student education, outreach, and hiring for the AMIF practice area. Key responsibilities include: communicating with and marketing the practice to candidates, prospective candidates and legal search firms; collaborating with legal search firms; and regularly updating AMIF leaders on market intelligence and trends.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Collaborate with PALs, Office Managing Partners (OMP), AMIF’s Director of Practice Operations and others to strategically identify hiring needs for AMIF lateral lawyers for Firm’s U.S. offices, and coordinate with global team members for international offices’ AMIF recruitment as needed- Develop relationships and maintain regular contact with legal search firms focused in Asset Management and Investment Funds hiring
- Conduct market research on student recruiting hiring trends and collaborate with internal People Team departments (Benefits, Compensation, etc.) as needed; provide regular updates to AMIF leadership and Legal Recruiting team on trends impacting AMIF student recruiting
- Manage development of internal data-driven student recruiting strategies, such as collecting and analyzing historical information about applications, interviews and offers to inform future law school outreach plans
- Manage advertising of open positions and provide regular updates to search firms on practice’s needs
- Communicate on status and strategic direction of open positions with key leaders involved with active AMIF lateral searches, and assist leaders with hiring decisions
- Review resumes received from candidates and legal search firms and, in collaboration with PALs, select candidates to move forward in the interview process; actively manage related follow-up tracking and communication
- Facilitate decision-making process and conduct follow-up with candidates and/or legal search firms
- Manage orientation, on-boarding and new hire integration of all lateral associate new hires for AMIF practice area
- Work with leaders to recruit otherpractice hires such as Practice Support Lawyers, Attorney Specialists, paralegals, etc.
Education and Experience:
4-year, accredited college degree (required)- A minimum of 5 years of recruiting experience (required) preferably in a law firm or law school environment; experience with Asset Management and Investment Funds recruiting preferred
Skills:
Requires excellent interpersonal and communication skills, good judgment, a professional and friendly demeanor, confidentiality, and strong professional and ethical standards. Must be highly motivated, creative, flexible, results-oriented and possess the ability to work independently under pressure with demanding deadlines.- Must work well with all levels of firm personnel and must be able to establish effective working relationships throughout the firm.
- Must possess strong organizational, administrative and word processing skills.
- Must have proven working knowledge of MS Office, Excel and Outlook.
- Must be proficient with applicant data tracking software, preferably PeopleSoft Recruit Workforce.
Physical and Mental Demands:
Must be able to deal with stress associated with a fast paced work environment, including handling multiple tasks on a daily basis.- Must be able to make judgment decisions and handle daily, routine responsibilities.
- Must be able to adapt to changing work situations and grasp and apply new ideas.
- Must be able to communicate with various personalities at all levels of management and staff.
- Must be able to accommodate a flexible work schedule that will frequently require long hours and periodically weekend work.
Working Conditions:
Desk type position which requires a combination of sedentary and standing activities.- Daily use of personal computer and associated software systems.
Any information contained on this form represents the usual method of accomplishing the duties in this job. Reasonable accommodations will be considered in appropriate circumstances. However, as the nature of an accommodation may vary depending on the needs and desires of an individual with a disability, it is impossible to describe in advance specific accommodations that will be considered.
NOTE: Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this position at any time.
Salary: $90,000 - $165,000
The compensation salary for this position will be determined during the interview process and will vary based on multiple factors, including but not limited to prior experience, relevant expertise, current business needs, and market factors.
ABOUT THE FIRM
K&L Gates is a fully integrated global law firm with lawyers located across five continents in more than 40 offices. We have experienced dramatic growth in the past decade and now rank among the largest U.S. based law firms in the world. We take pride in constantly striving for innovation, imagination and an entrepreneurial spirit. We come up with big ideas and then roll up our sleeves to get the job done, guiding our clients through their most complex issues in a variety of industry sectors and across multiple regions of the world.
The industry recognition the firm has garnered emanates from the foundation of a global community aligned on behalf of our clients. The people at K&L Gates are committed to working together to create a legacy for each other, the firm, our clients, and the communities in which we serve. We thrive in an inclusive and socially conscious environment that embraces diversity and takes a holistic approach to the career evolution of all our professionals.
Notice: We participate in E-Verify in certain Firm locations for purposes of verifying employment eligibility.
BENEFITS
K&L Gates offers our personnel a comprehensive suite of benefits to help meet your needs now and in the future. Depending on your eligibility, options for full-time personnel include:
- Medical/Prescription Drug Coverage (including a Health Savings Account feature)
- Back-up Child/Elder Care and access to a caregiving concierge
- Dental Insurance
- Wellness Program
- Vision Insurance
- Pre-tax Commuting Benefits
- 401(k) Retirement Plan and Profit Sharing
- Business Travel Accident Insurance
- Short- and Long-term Disability Protection
- Pet Insurance
- Life Insurance (including Basic, Supplemental, Spouse, Child, and Accidental Death and Dismemberment)
- Health Advocacy Services
- Paid Time Off (25-30 days per year)
- Identity Protection/Restoration and Fraud Insurance
- Parental Leave (18 weeks of which 6 are paid; short-term disability may provide additional paid time off)
- Student loan refinancing options and access to a student loan concierge service
- Paid Holidays (12)
- Addiction Resources
- Family Building Benefits
- Breast Milk Delivery and Lactation Support Services
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Employees also may be eligible to receive bonuses and certain expense reimbursements
- Employee Assistance Program
- Professional Development and CLE Credit Opportunities
- 529 Deductions
- Relocation
- Accident Insurance
- Employee Referral Program
- Critical Illness Insurance
- Hybrid/Remote Work Opportunities
- Hospital Indemnity Insurance
- Perks including: Technology, Entertainment, and Travel Discount Programs
- Bereavement Leave
- All other benefits (such as leaves of absence) required by law
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
The Firm is an equal opportunity employer. All employment decisions will be based on merit, qualifications, competence, and business need. Employment practices will not be influenced or affected by a person’s race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related conditions), national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, disability, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. This policy governs all aspects of employment including, without limitation, recruiting, hiring, compensation, benefits, promotion, assignment, and dismissal. In addition, it is the Firm’s policy to provide an environment that is free of all unlawful harassment including, without limitation, that based on sex, race, age, disability, or national origin. The Firm complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please contact askHR@klgates.com.
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