Head of Talent Management (Attorney Recruiting)

Director of Attorney Recruiting & Development

A leading law firm is seeking a Director of Attorney Recruiting & Development to drive firmwide hiring strategy, talent pipeline development, and attorney growth initiatives. This is a high-impact role partnering closely with firm leadership while remaining hands-on in execution.
Recruiting & Talent Acquisition
Lead full-cycle attorney recruiting across all levels
Partner with practice leaders on hiring strategy and workforce planning
Manage search firm relationships and proactive sourcing efforts
Oversee candidate experience, offers, and onboarding
Track recruiting metrics and market trends
Pipeline & External Partnerships
Build relationships with top law schools and legal organizations
Oversee summer associate and entry-level programs
Represent the firm at recruiting events and industry functions
Attorney Development
Drive initiatives focused on engagement, retention, and career progression
Support performance management, succession planning, and lateral integration
Enhance mentorship and professional development programs
Oversee attorney training and Continuing Legal Education programs
Partner with leadership and cross-functional teams on firmwide initiatives
Promote a collaborative, high-performance culture
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree (advanced degree preferred)
8+ years in legal recruiting, attorney development, or related field
Strong law firm knowledge and proven attorney recruiting success
Established Chicago legal market network
Experience working with firm leadership
Large or mid-sized firm experience
Campus recruiting and summer program exposure
Background in attorney development, training programs, SHRM or HRCI is a plus
Benefits
Comprehensive health coverage including medical, dental, and vision plans with firm contributions
Pre-tax savings options including flexible spending (FSA) and health savings accounts (HSA)
Retirement savings plan with firm support to help plan for long-term financial goals
Income protection through firm-paid short- and long-term disability insurance
Flexible paid time off including a generous/unlimited PTO policy to support work-life balance
Commuter benefits for convenient and tax-advantaged travel to the office
Performance-based bonus opportunities
Professional development support, including sponsorship for continuing education (CLE), training programs, and industry involvement
Collaborative, growth-oriented environment with strong mentorship and leadership visibility
Pay Details: $175,000.00 to $250,000.00 per year
Search managed by: Katie Soderberg Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled Military connected talent encouraged to apply
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