K&L Gates
K&L Gates is hiring: Senior Manager, Associate Recruiting in Boston
K&L Gates, Boston, MA, United States, 02298
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 seeking a Senior Manager, Associate Recruiting to join the firm. The Senior Manager of Associate Recruiting is responsible for leading a team that provides specialized recruitment support across the firm's designated practice areas in the U.S. This role also oversees the Student Recruiting team to ensure student hiring initiatives align with the practice's needs and the firm's long-term talent pipeline goals. In collaboration with practice group leaders, partners, directors of practice operations, and members of the associate recruiting team, this role ensures that recruiting strategies are aligned with the firm's strategic objectives. This role is pivotal in fostering the associate recruiting team's growth, maintaining collaborative relationships across practice areas and more broadly across the firm, and continuously improving recruiting processes.
KEY RELATIONSHIPS
Practice Area Leaders, Practice Group Coordinators, Directors of Practice Operations, Managing Partners, Legal Search Firms, HR Leaders
ESSENTIAL DUTIES
•Partner with practice leaders, directors of practice operations, managing partners, and others to understand hiring priorities and market trends across practice areas and student recruiting in order to implement a cohesive US latera and summer associate recruiting strategy.
•Act as a trusted advisor to partners, senior leaders and the student recruiting team, providing insights and updates on recruiting initiatives, challenges and successes within each practice area.
•Enhance the firm's brand within target legal talent pools, supporting initiatives to position the firm as an employer of choice in specific practice areas and among top student talent.
•Develop best practices and oversee a seamless and consistent process for team members to drive, including interview scheduling, pre-employment offer, hiring process coordination, and associate orientation and onboarding to ensure optimal employee experience.
•Implement best practices and continuous improvement within the recruiting process, utilizing metrics and feedback to enhance efficiency and anticipate future hiring needs.
•Develop and maintain strong relationships with legal search consultants and search firms.
•Stay informed on market trends, competitive hiring practices and emerging best practices in legal recruiting specific to each practice area and student hiring.
•Promote a culture of collaboration, continuous learning, and accountability, empowering the team to build effective relationships with practice group leaders and student recruiting stakeholders.
ADDITIONAL DUTIES
EXPERIENCE SKILLS REQUIRED
•Bachelor's degree preferred
•Minimum of 8 years of professional experience with significant experience in managing a team and overseeing recruiting processes in a law firm or professional services environment
•Exceptional organizational skills to manage time, prioritize and handle multiple deadlines, as well as well-developed and professional interpersonal skills with the ability to build relationships with and interact effectively with people at all organizational levels of the firm
•Proven ability to develop strategic recruiting programs, ideally with a focus on practice area specific recruiting or specialized recruiting functions.
•Strong leadership and team development skills, with the ability to guide and mentor team members toward becoming SMEs within their assigned practice groups
•Growth mindset with a focus on innovation, adaptability and continuous improvement in recruiting practices
•In-depth knowledge of legal recruiting trends, market competition, and the unique demands of various practice areas within a law firm.
•Highly motivated, creative, flexible, and results-oriented and the ability to work independently under pressure with demanding deadlines
•Demonstrated working knowledge of MS Office, Excel, and Outlook
•Proficiency with applicant data tracking software, preferably PeopleSoft
•Experience in working with legal search firms; facilitating and negotiating lateral placement agreements
ADDITIONAL ABILITIES REQUIRED
•Frequent computer use at workstation up to eight hours at a time
•Frequently work at fast pace with unscheduled interruptions
•Responsibilities occasionally may require an adjusted work schedule, in-office work, occasional travel, and evening/weekend hours
•This job operates in an office setting and is largely sedentary, requiring the routine use of a computer and other standard office equipment. The ability to open file cabinets, lift files, bend and stand on a stool may also be required.
Compensation Salary $124,000 - $249,000
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.
As required by the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative Ordinance and San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, qualified applicants for our Los Angeles and San Francisco offices with arrest and conviction records will be considered.
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.
For more information or to view other job opportunities, please click here to go back to our careers page.
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:
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
The Firm is an equal opportunity employer. It is the policy of the Firm that employment decisions shall be based on merit, qualifications and competence. Employment practices will not be influenced or affected by virtue of a person's race (including traits associated with race, including hair texture and protective hairstyles such as afros, braids, locks, and twists), religion, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, gender, parental status, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, familial status, domestic violence victim status, military and veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local 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 prohibited harassment of any kind including, without limitation, that which is based on sex, race, age, disability, ethnic background, or any other category protected by law (including the categories listed above). 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.
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 seeking a Senior Manager, Associate Recruiting to join the firm. The Senior Manager of Associate Recruiting is responsible for leading a team that provides specialized recruitment support across the firm's designated practice areas in the U.S. This role also oversees the Student Recruiting team to ensure student hiring initiatives align with the practice's needs and the firm's long-term talent pipeline goals. In collaboration with practice group leaders, partners, directors of practice operations, and members of the associate recruiting team, this role ensures that recruiting strategies are aligned with the firm's strategic objectives. This role is pivotal in fostering the associate recruiting team's growth, maintaining collaborative relationships across practice areas and more broadly across the firm, and continuously improving recruiting processes.
KEY RELATIONSHIPS
Practice Area Leaders, Practice Group Coordinators, Directors of Practice Operations, Managing Partners, Legal Search Firms, HR Leaders
ESSENTIAL DUTIES
•Partner with practice leaders, directors of practice operations, managing partners, and others to understand hiring priorities and market trends across practice areas and student recruiting in order to implement a cohesive US latera and summer associate recruiting strategy.
•Act as a trusted advisor to partners, senior leaders and the student recruiting team, providing insights and updates on recruiting initiatives, challenges and successes within each practice area.
•Enhance the firm's brand within target legal talent pools, supporting initiatives to position the firm as an employer of choice in specific practice areas and among top student talent.
•Develop best practices and oversee a seamless and consistent process for team members to drive, including interview scheduling, pre-employment offer, hiring process coordination, and associate orientation and onboarding to ensure optimal employee experience.
•Implement best practices and continuous improvement within the recruiting process, utilizing metrics and feedback to enhance efficiency and anticipate future hiring needs.
•Develop and maintain strong relationships with legal search consultants and search firms.
•Stay informed on market trends, competitive hiring practices and emerging best practices in legal recruiting specific to each practice area and student hiring.
•Promote a culture of collaboration, continuous learning, and accountability, empowering the team to build effective relationships with practice group leaders and student recruiting stakeholders.
ADDITIONAL DUTIES
EXPERIENCE SKILLS REQUIRED
•Bachelor's degree preferred
•Minimum of 8 years of professional experience with significant experience in managing a team and overseeing recruiting processes in a law firm or professional services environment
•Exceptional organizational skills to manage time, prioritize and handle multiple deadlines, as well as well-developed and professional interpersonal skills with the ability to build relationships with and interact effectively with people at all organizational levels of the firm
•Proven ability to develop strategic recruiting programs, ideally with a focus on practice area specific recruiting or specialized recruiting functions.
•Strong leadership and team development skills, with the ability to guide and mentor team members toward becoming SMEs within their assigned practice groups
•Growth mindset with a focus on innovation, adaptability and continuous improvement in recruiting practices
•In-depth knowledge of legal recruiting trends, market competition, and the unique demands of various practice areas within a law firm.
•Highly motivated, creative, flexible, and results-oriented and the ability to work independently under pressure with demanding deadlines
•Demonstrated working knowledge of MS Office, Excel, and Outlook
•Proficiency with applicant data tracking software, preferably PeopleSoft
•Experience in working with legal search firms; facilitating and negotiating lateral placement agreements
ADDITIONAL ABILITIES REQUIRED
•Frequent computer use at workstation up to eight hours at a time
•Frequently work at fast pace with unscheduled interruptions
•Responsibilities occasionally may require an adjusted work schedule, in-office work, occasional travel, and evening/weekend hours
•This job operates in an office setting and is largely sedentary, requiring the routine use of a computer and other standard office equipment. The ability to open file cabinets, lift files, bend and stand on a stool may also be required.
Compensation Salary $124,000 - $249,000
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.
As required by the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative Ordinance and San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, qualified applicants for our Los Angeles and San Francisco offices with arrest and conviction records will be considered.
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.
For more information or to view other job opportunities, please click here to go back to our careers page.
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. It is the policy of the Firm that employment decisions shall be based on merit, qualifications and competence. Employment practices will not be influenced or affected by virtue of a person's race (including traits associated with race, including hair texture and protective hairstyles such as afros, braids, locks, and twists), religion, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, gender, parental status, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, familial status, domestic violence victim status, military and veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local 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 prohibited harassment of any kind including, without limitation, that which is based on sex, race, age, disability, ethnic background, or any other category protected by law (including the categories listed above). 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.