Manager, Legal Talent

Location: Hybrid, with three days in the office and two days working remotely, based in Boston, Los Angeles, Chicago, Philadelphia, or Washington, D.C.

Salary: $114,200–$182,750 for Boston and Chicago; $124,200–$198,600 for Los Angeles; $119,200–$190,675 for Washington, D.C.

Company

Global law firm with offices across North America, Asia, Europe, and the Middle East.

What you will do

• Develop and implement firmwide initiatives supporting associate engagement, connection, retention, mentoring, networking, and flexible working.
• Partner with Legal Talent, Human Resources, Marketing, Public Relations, and firm leadership on integrated talent strategies and communications.
• Monitor legal talent trends, market practices, and external surveys, translating research into recommendations.
• Prepare reports, presentations, and recommendations covering retention, attrition, engagement, compensation, and other associate talent metrics.
• Enhance associate lifecycle programs, including onboarding, orientation, development, engagement, and transitions.
• Lead and develop Legal Talent Coordinators through direction, coaching, feedback, and growth opportunities.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree and at least five years of relevant experience in talent management, human resources, professional development, attorney development, or a related field within a law firm or professional services environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, interpersonal, organizational, and time-management skills.
• Demonstrated project and program management experience with complex, cross-functional initiatives.
• Strong analytical skills, including the ability to use data, research, and market intelligence to identify trends and inform recommendations.
• Discretion and professionalism when handling sensitive and confidential information.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, willingness to learn new tools, and availability to work outside standard business hours and travel when required.

Culture & Benefits

• Collaborative environment focused on developing, engaging, and retaining legal talent.
• Hybrid work schedule with two remote working days per week.
• Medical, financial, and other benefits, including 401(k) eligibility.
• Paid vacation, sick time, and parental leave.
• Equal employment opportunity and reasonable accommodation support.