Stblaw
Senior Manager, Legal Recruiting & Associate Life
Los Angeles, CA · Senior
No sponsorship$180k-$210kDetected 30 days ago
RecruitingHRLeadershipCommunicationProblem SolvingMentoringOrganizational Skills
About the role
- The Senior Manager will be reporting to the Director, Administration (Los Angeles) with a dotted line to the Director of Legal Talent - Regional Strategy.
- This role is exempt meaning it is not overtime pay eligible.
- Simpson Thacher will not sponsor applicants for work visas for this position.
Responsibilities
- Support the orientation and integration processes for new associates and the coordination of formal mentoring assignments for all incoming associates and laterals.
- Develop and coordinate events for associates to foster morale, collegiality and teamwork, including working in conjunction with the Firm's Inclusion team and the Los Angeles office affinity groups
- Manage associate work assignments and out of office requests to ensure adequate staffing is always available
- Serve as an advisor and liaison between associates and partners; direct attorneys to resources within the Firm to help resolve concerns or problems and coordinate available resources to help find solutions
- Oversee and maintain the Los Angeles office's mentoring programs
- Maintain budget to ensure appropriate resource allocations within the context of the Firm's financial goals
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Organizational Development or related field, or equivalent years of experience
- Great interpersonal skills and keen ability to carry out needs and objectives of the office while maintaining an excellent work environment and culture
Skills
- A minimum of 5 years of recruiting experience in a professional services firm or comparable environment
- Strong business and financial acumen
- Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
- Strong leadership skills
- Gravitas to liaise with partners and senior professionals
- Highly organized with strong attention to detail
- Self-starting; able to take projects from conceptual stage through to implementation
- Creative problem-solving and strategic thinking skills
- Positive and bright personality with a proactive approach to the job
- Ability to anticipate the needs of management and the office
- Lateral and Campus Recruiting experience in the legal field
Compensation
- CA Only: The estimated base salary range for this position is $180,000 to $210,000 at the time of posting.
- This role is exempt meaning it is not overtime pay eligible.
- This Policy pertains to every aspect of an individual's relationship with the Firm, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, compensation, benefits, training and development, promotion, transfer, discipline, termination, and all other privileges, terms and conditions of employment.
Benefits
- Assist in ensuring the Firm's marketing materials align with overall recruiting strategy, including promotional and educational pieces, industry surveys, website, etc.
Visa & Work Authorization
- Simpson Thacher will not sponsor applicants for work visas for this position.
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