Legal Personnel Associate Director

New York, NY

Summary

The Legal Personnel Associate Director acts as a strategic partner to the Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A) leadership team within the Corporate Department.  In this capacity, the Associate Director oversees a comprehensive range of functions focusing on four key areas: staffing optimization, attorney career progression, performance management and policy implementation and management.

Responsibilities

• Leverage data-driven insights to maximize staffing efficiency, enhance utilization and align skills with business needs.
• Proactively engage with M&A Heads and practice group leaders to identify emerging challenges, develop innovative strategies, and implement solutions that drive organizational success.
• Execute the annual evaluation cycle to ensure alignment with firm objectives, ensuring integration of robust feedback and linking outcomes to targeted professional development initiatives.
• Provide strategic guidance to attorneys on work allocation, career progression and professional challenges, positioning the firm as an employer of choice in the M&A sector.
• Implement a data-driven approach to monitor and enhance attorney morale, preemptively address skill gaps, and foster an environment of continuous improvement.
• Create a comprehensive integration program for lateral hires, ensuring rapid acclimatization and maximizing long-term retention and productivity.
• Conduct in-depth departure analyses and implement targeted retention strategies to maintain a competitive edge in the talent market.
• Foster partnerships across Professional Development & Training, Career Development, Recruiting and Finance to align talent management with broader organizational goals.
• Lead the M&A Legal Personnel team with strategic staffing of projects, promote professional growth and development.

Requirements

• Undergraduate degree required, with J.D. preferred
• At least 7-10 years of professional service experience, with 3-5 years minimum experience in a law firm.
• Preference for experience in talent management in a law firm.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills
• Highly organized and self-directed
• Thrives in fast-paced environments
• Ability to manage multiple projects and prioritize effectively
• Creative problem-solving skills
• Ability to maintain confidentiality

Up to $215,000.00, plus bonus

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