Manager of Attorney Talent - Americas

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JOB DESCRIPTION

Talent Management and People Development

• Lead integration and onboarding efforts for first year and lateral attorneys, working closely with Associate Recruiting Department to facilitate a successful transition into the firm.  Help coordinate review of current integration and onboarding efforts and suggest and implement enhanced efforts.
• Support the feedback and review processes (“HL Dialogue”) for legal personnel, including specialists and attorneys.
• Assist with staffing solutions for associates and counsel to ensure appropriate legal and professional skill development.
• Manage the attorney offboarding process, including conducting attorney exit interviews and work with the Attorney Talent team to report on results and trends.
• Work with People team, the PALs, and the Office Managing Partners on initiatives to maintain and build morale and increase associate engagement and satisfaction.
• Manage and support internal and external engagement survey responses and communications.
• Support the integration and development of our visiting lawyers, legal interns, non-lawyer professionals and fee earners.

General

• Collaborate with the People team and members of other Business Services departments to suggest initiatives designed to enhance the day-to-day work environment of our attorneys.
• All members of the firm are encouraged to participate in our Global Citizenship program.
• Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Five (5)+ years of progressively responsible experience in the area of attorney personnel or professional development, preferably in a large law firm environment or professional services environment is required; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Computer proficient with knowledge and understanding of various database systems including Workday, NetDocs, and Microsoft Office Suite programs. 
• Ability to learn, utilize, and implement specialized attorney development-related technological databases in order to streamline the attorney development process.
• Exceptional interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills. Ability to communicate with diplomacy, provide information, and maintain effective relationships with a diverse group of attorneys, administrators, and outside contacts.
• Exhibits a high degree of initiative, critical-thinking skills, and the ability to work independently.
• Demonstrates a high level of confidentiality, diplomacy, and excellent judgment in navigating sensitive issues.
• Ability to lead as well as serve as a team member of cross-department initiatives.
• Excellent critical thinking, problem solving and decision making skills.
• Demonstrated ability to drive innovation and change while enhancing employee productivity and work ethic.
• Collegial and consensus-building, with a high degree of emotional intelligence.
• Well organized and sufficiently methodical such that others can easily follow.
• Analytical and intellectually curious, and motivated to seek out answers and solutions.
• Ability to find unique solutions to both simple and complex problems.
• Proactive and self-directed.
• Demonstrates resilience after debate and the ability to project a united front with firm management.

HOURS

Core hours are Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Must be flexible to work additional hours.

This job description sets forth the responsibilities of this position and may be changed from time to time as shall be determined.

Hogan Lovells is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, protected Veteran status, or other factors protected by law.

Hogan Lovells complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and candidates with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact our Benefits Department at LeaveofAbsence_US@hoganlovells.com.