Manager, Attorney Strategy

Overview

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About Us

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP has forged a reputation as one of the most prestigious law firms in the world. Relying on innovation, intellect, teamwork and tenacity, our lawyers deliver the highest quality advice and novel solutions to our clients' legal issues. We are known for handling the most complex transactions, litigation/controversy issues, and regulatory matters, as well as for the strong partnerships we build with clients and each other.

Our attorneys, who reflect a broad range of experiences and perspectives, work together seamlessly across 50-plus practices and 21 offices in the world's major financial centers.

The Opportunity

We are seeking a Manager, Attorney People Strategy to join the firm. Within this position, you will be responsible for managing career development, staffing, and operational processes while fostering a collaborative and supportive environment for attorneys. You will work closely with partners, practice leaders, and other Centers of Excellence (including Talent Acquisition, People Development and People Operations) and other Firm Departments (including Marketing and Business Development, Knowledge Management, Office Administration and Client Administration) to ensure the seamless execution of departmental goals and initiatives.

This position will be based in our Los Angeles office and has a hybrid in-office/remote working schedule. Please note that the Firm will not sponsor applicants for work visas for this position.

• Acts as a primary point of connect for Practice Leaders, Attorney Development Partners, Partners and all Attorneys for all People Strategy initiatives.
• Facilitates coordination of cyclical events such as performance management processes, counsel and partner selection, and pipeline meetings.
• Oversees department communications and ensures alignment with firmwide objectives.
• Collaborates with the centralized Knowledge Management (KM) team to organize and optimize practice area resources.
• Liaise with BD/Marketing teams to align departmental/pipeline goals with broader firm strategies and understand the department's business plan.
• Tracks alumni liaisons and facilitate secondments.
• Drives efficiency and effectiveness of department operations.
• Coordinates with Centers of Excellence (COEs) to implement strategic, practice-specific goals, including talent acquisition strategy, training and development needs and operational efficiencies
• Supports staffing partners and practice leaders in planning, including considering global mobility resourcing.

• Supports career development program that is customized to the department and individual attorneys.
• Manages all aspects of associate and counsel evaluation processes to ensure constructive feedback is provided and actionable plans are implemented.
• Ensures feedback is being received and understood.
• Provides "in the moment coaching" to attorneys.
• Holds attorneys accountable to department-specific competencies.
• Identifies gaps in associate/counsel knowledge and experience, consults with the COE to recommend targeted training and resources.
• Supports the staffing process to align attorney experiences with practice group needs.
• Facilitates integration of new attorneys into the department and fosters a sense of community.

• Supports Associate Development Partners (ADPs), staffing partners, and practice leaders in planning and resource allocation.
• Briefs practice leaders regularly on utilization, upcoming events, employee relations, and refined processes.
• Strategically recommend resources to support partners and ensure optimal staffing.
• Acts as a vehicle for communication between associates/counsel and leadership.

• Facilitates administrative coordination of the performance management process.
• Oversees communications within the practice area.
• Forecasts financial and budget requirements for the department, prepares related reports, and monitors the budget.
• Regular and reliable physical presence to work as part of a team and meet with internal clients.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

• Minimum of 6 years of related experience in human resources, strategic operations, career development, marketing/BD.
• Experience with in a professional services environment or law firm is highly preferred.

• Demonstrated strength in advising leaders, navigating complex people issues and driving high-judgement employee-centric solutions in dynamic environments.
• Exceptional organizational, communication and stakeholder-management capabilities.
• Experience in budget management and resource allocation.
• Expertise in leading organizational change and driving cultural transformation.
• Advanced knowledge of relevant software programs and Attorney Development/HR/Practice Management systems, as well as proficiency in analytics and…