Manager: Legal Recruitment

Mayer Brown is an international law firm positioned to represent the world’s major corporations, funds, and financial institutions in their most important and complex transactions and disputes. We are recognized by our clients as strategic partners with deep commercial instincts and a commitment to creatively anticipating their needs and delivering excellence in everything we do.

We are a collegial, collaborative firm where highly motivated individuals with an unwavering commitment to excellence receive the opportunity, support, and development they need to grow, thrive, and realize their greatest potential all while supporting the Firm’s client service principles of excellence, strategic partnership, commercial instinct, integrated strengths, innovation, and collaboration across our international firm.

If you enjoy working with team members whose defining characteristics are exceptional client service, initiative, professionalism, responsiveness, and adaptability, you may be the person we are seeking to join our Human Resources department in our Washington, D.C. office, as a Manager: Legal Recruitment.

The Manager: Legal Recruitment is responsible for providing support for all aspects of lateral, experienced attorney (non-partner)  recruitment for all U.S. offices.  Assists the lateral recruitment team in developing a high performing talent acquisition strategy for experienced lateral hires.  Serves as the lead in managing the Firm’s communications between the practices and their needs to the external talent market.  Firm ambassador who develops strong relationships with practice leaders and external search firms and other sourcing contacts.  Serves as the primary point of contact and trusted advisor for all aspects of experienced lateral recruiting. 

Essential Functions: 

• Manages all facets of lateral, non-partner recruiting (including lateral associates, counsel, staff attorneys and contract attorneys), obtains approvals to initiate searches, interfaces with search firms and utilizes other search tools such as LinkedIn and Legal Monitor, oversees applicant tracking, works with practice leaders on candidate selection process, schedules interviews, gathers feedback, coordinates offer decision process, drafts and finalizes offer letters, and manages candidate sell process
• Serves as lead contact for non-standard recruitment issues, including visa transfers, relocation eligibility, tax issues, and licensing issues; stays up to date on legislation related to recruitment to ensure all internal polices and procedures are adapted accordingly
• Assists to develop a full range of candidate sourcing strategies and avenues, with an emphasis on strengthening direct sourcing capabilities and reducing our reliance on search firms for the full range of positions we fill
• Establishes a full slate of interviewers and provides support to implement best practices for effective in-person and virtual interviewing, candidate evaluation and feedback collection process
• Maintains reporting for all aspects of lateral recruitment, including, but not limited to, status report of open positions, status of candidates, recruitment outcomes, recruitment of diverse candidates, etc. and provides updates as necessary for weekly and ad hoc reports
• Manages integrity of data in applicant tracking databases and procedures
• Manages lateral associate/attorney survey preparation, data compilation and report generation, such relevant NALP surveys, firm surveys, website components, and other recruiting materials
• Responsible for all aspects of experienced recruiting including developing and maintaining active relationships with search firms, including briefings on Firm capabilities and Firm strategy
• Maintains active communications with Practice Leaders, Product and Industry Group Leaders, HR Business Partners and Office Managing Partners on anticipated needs, status of candidates and open positions, desired improvements with recruitment process, etc.
• Assists to develop competitive strategic and business aspects for marketing the benefits of working at Mayer Brown
• Oversees contract attorney projects from candidate identification through project completion
• Oversees allocation of lateral non-partner searches within the recruitment team
• Trains, develops, mentors and supervises direct/indirect reports

Education/Training/Certifications: 

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field. An equivalent combination of education and/or experience may be considered in lieu of the degree when the experience has been directly related to the functions of the job
• 5 years+ of experience in the Recruitment industry; at a private sector law firm strongly preferred

Technical Skills: 

• Knowledge of application tracking software tools such as LawCruit or iCIMS, including their reporting capabilities; experience with market mapping tools a plus; proficiency with MS Office Suite applications including Excel, Word and Outlook required
• Advanced proficiency in virtual platforms such as WebEx, Microsoft Teams and Zoom

Performance Traits: 

• Ability to multi-task, take initiative, prioritize work and meet deadlines, strong service orientation, attention to detail and accuracy; high degree of professionalism; ability to handle confidential and sensitive information with the appropriate discretion; excellent verbal, written, organizational and interpersonal skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, able to communicate effectively and in a professional manner with all levels of the Firm and outside vendors
• Ability to work in a team environment and effectively support the demanding needs of the Firm
• Ability to work under pressure, meet deadlines with shifting priorities
• Must be a self-starter with a high level of initiative
• Strong customer service skills, able to anticipate needs and exercise independent judgment
• Strong attention to detail, organizational skills and the ability to handle multiple projects
• Maintains confidentiality and exercises discretion
• Exercises solid strategic thinking and problem-solving skills

Management Accountabilities:

• Project management as assigned

The typical pay scale for this position is between $143,400 and $189,600, although the actual wage or salary could be lower or higher if the candidate’s education, experience, skills and internal pay alignment are different from those specified. 

The above is a general description of the essential duties associated with this position and does not represent an exhaustive or comprehensive list of all duties.

The Firm may modify and amend this job description at any time at its sole discretion. Nothing herein creates a contract of employment or otherwise modifies the at-will nature of employment.

We offer competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits, including medical/dental/vision/life/and AD&D insurance, 401(k) savings plan, back-up childcare and eldercare, generous paid time off (PTO), as well as opportunities for professional development and growth.

Thank you for your interest in Mayer Brown. We are committed to providing equal opportunity and reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities and disabled veterans. To request a reasonable accommodation related to the application process and/or job interview, please email uslateralrecruiting@mayerbrown.com. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

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