Senior Manager of Legal Talent

About the role

Thompson Hine LLP, an AmLaw 200 firm recognized for its commitment to innovation, inclusion, and collaborative culture, is seeking a Senior Manager of Legal Talent for its Talent Management department in its New York office. The role leads lateral and entry-level lawyer recruiting and works with the Firm’s Executive Committee, Hiring Partner, Practice Group Leaders, and Office Partners-in-Charge to set attorney recruitment objectives.

Responsibilities

• Work with the Director of Legal Recruiting, Hiring Partner, Practice Group Leaders, and Office Partners-in-Charge to identify hiring objectives, evaluate the business case, and develop a recruiting strategy for each search.
• Manage employed lawyer and partner recruiting, from sourcing and resume review through orientation and integration of new attorneys.
• Supervise and manage Legal Talent Coordinators, including work assignments, performance evaluations, employee relations issues, and other management-level functions.
• Build and maintain relationships with search firms, external vendors, and professionals to increase brand recognition and develop partnerships to attract sought-after expertise.
• Work with the Director of Legal Recruiting to develop innovative recruitment strategies to attract the best possible applicants.
• Mentor, train, and develop Legal Talent Coordinators.
• Attend industry conferences as requested, participate in local recruiting professional organizations, and assist with other duties and special projects.

Key facts

• The role leads lateral and entry-level lawyer recruiting.
• The position is in the Talent Management department at the New York office.
• Responsibilities include managing lawyer and partner recruiting from sourcing through orientation and integration.
• The role supervises, mentors, trains, and develops Legal Talent Coordinators.