Company Name: Arnold & Porter Kaye Scholer LLP
Location: Washington, DC, United States
Employment Type: Full-Time
Posted on: Aug 27, 2021
Profile:
The Talent Development Department of Arnold & Porter has an opening for a Chief Legal Talent Officer (CLTO). The CLTO may be located in the Washington, New York, or San Francisco office.
The Chief Legal Talent Officer will develop, elevate, and promote first-rate legal recruiting and talent development programs that attract, develop, and retain the highest caliber legal talent, with the focus on developing the firm's lawyers at all levels to achieve their full potential. The CLTO is expected to be a strategic thinker and thought leader in recruiting and development initiatives that also encompass all aspects of the ongoing Associate experience, developing creative solutions that demonstrate the firm's commitment to wellness and promote morale and long-term engagement.
The CLTO will report to the Chief Operating Officer and work closely with the firm Chairman, Co-Managing Partners, Chief Diversity & Inclusion Officer, Chief Administrative Officer, Chief Human Resources Officer, Practice Management, the Management Committee, and other leadership within the firm. This individual will manage a team of approximately 25 staff members through four direct reports, including a Director of Attorney Professional Development, a Director of Attorney Recruiting, a Director of Attorney Career Counseling, and a Director of Legal Personnel.
Responsibilities:
Work with senior stakeholders to develop, implement, and advance legal talent management programs that encompass recruitment, retention, training, development, evaluation, and compensation of the firm's lawyers.Develop a resource hub tailored to “the Associate experience” at the firm, supporting professional development and personal wellness needs of associate attorneys.Act as a thought leader to develop the strategic direction and ensure effectiveness of global recruiting and development programs and events.Maintain up-to-date knowledge of current legal talent management trends and be able to create new and innovative programs for lawyers.Develop partnerships with key external stakeholders and other thought leaders in the areas of legal talent recruiting and attorney development.In consultation with the Chief Diversity & Inclusion Officer, develop and support diversity and inclusion efforts in recruiting, retaining, and advancing the firm's legal talent.Conduct an organizational review/audit of the existing legal talent department structure and processes.Collaborate with Practice Management on mentoring, sponsorship, shadowing, and other programs.Manage department staff to foster high standards, expertise, and excellent client service.Develop, monitor, and manage the firm's legal talent and development budget.Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree required; graduate and/or law degree a plus.A minimum of 15 years of broad-based talent management experience.Demonstrated deep knowledge of the professional talent management field and trends.Strategic-thinking and analytical skills.Proven experience leading innovation and continuous improvement in talent management capacities.Demonstrated high emotional intelligence and strong influencing skills.Ability to work collaboratively with a variety of firm leadership.Excellent writing, research, and editing skills.Strong organizational and project management skills.Availability to travel as needed to the firm's offices.Arnold & Porter Kaye Scholer LLP is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer that does not discriminate on the basis of any characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws.
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