Professional Development & US Recruiting Manager

Description

About Ashurst:

Ashurst is a leading progressive global law firm with a rich history spanning more than 200 years. We are proud of our history and are future-focused, having expanded into new technologies through our NewLaw division, Ashurst Advance, and our consulting arm. Our in-depth understanding of our clients and commitment to providing excellent standards of service have seen us become a trusted adviser to local and global corporates, financial institutions and governments in all areas of commercial law. To find out more please visit www.ashurst.com

In order to comply with regulatory and client requirements, Ashurst will undertake appropriate vetting of staff. When applicants accept a job offer, Ashurst, alongside a specialist provider, will undertake professional verification and background checks. These checks are only undertaken with consent, and in accordance with our legal and regulatory obligations.

Job Overview

About the role

Support the US People & Culture and Operations function. Reporting directly to the People & Culture Business Partner with a dotted line into the L&OD Professional Development, Global Lead and Manager of Talent Acquisitions. Work closely with partners and employees. Become a go-to person on professional development and recruitment for US employees and attorneys outside of the US who hold a US practicing certificate, providing support and insight on processes and protocol. This role will sit in the New York office and provide remote support to the Los Angeles and Austin offices.

Main Responsibilities

Professional Development

• Plan new associate orientation and other multi-day learning & development programs for all US offices;
• Manage training programs, which includes: communicating with attorney presenters & outside consultants and coordinating conference rooms, catering and videoconferencing etc.
• Manage and support attorneys utilizing and accessing available Research & Business Intelligence and Learning & Organizational Development resources, including working with the Global Research & Business Intelligence teams to maintain US resources and send communications promoting the available resources to the US-based attorneys.
• Ensure all US attorneys remain in compliance with bar admission by coordinating quarterly audits, maintain compliance in accordance with US internal policies;
• Monitor CLE requirements for all attorneys and give advice about their CLE compliance, research CLE opportunities and maintain CLE database;
• Coordinate CLE programs, including credit coordination, evaluation and presentation material needs for all attorneys admitted to practice in the US;
• Coordinate program evaluations; compile and analyze feedback and recommend improvements as needed;
• Oversee the day-to-day assignments and work allocation for all summer associates;
• Ensure all US attorneys and staff complete mandatory and ongoing learning at relevant career points in accordance with internal policies;
• Any additional responsibilities as required.
  
  

Duties including but not limited to:

Recruitment

• Execute law student and lateral attorney recruiting; coordinate in-office interviews for all associate candidates including managing approvals, advertising roles, direct sourcing candidate (LinkedIn etc), and managing third party relationships, CV mail;
• Collaborate with UK based recruitment team to ensure consistent employee experience and collaborate with local business services teams across all US offices remotely and in person;
• Stay up-to-date on labor legislation and inform managers about changes in regulations applying changes to processes where necessary;
• Manage all aspects of the summer associate program, including attendance at summer program events and trainings;
• Manage robust orientation, onboarding and integration process for entry-level, lateral associates and business services;
• Develop and maintain positive relationships with various law school careers services personnel to facilitate the Firm's recruiting efforts;
• Manage resume collections and interview process; plan follow-up events and law school outreach programs;
• Any additional responsibilities as required.
  
  

Skills

Essential skills and experience

• Minimum of 4 years managing professional development and recruiting, in a law firm environment;
• BA/BS required;
• Demonstrated interest in professional development and recruitment;
• Experience using Learning Management Systems;
• Highly self-motivated, energetic, self-starter, positive, flexible attitude; collaborator;
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail;
• Ability to take initiative, complete projects independently and juggle multiple priorities;
• Excellent oral and written communication skills as well as strong interpersonal skills; ability to quickly build credibility and trust;
• Excellent judgment, professionalism, leadership, organization and time management skills;
• Strong project management experience working as part of cross-functional, global matrixed teams, HR preferred;
• Ability to interact with all levels of personnel and project a strong and positive image of the Firm; excellent client service skills.
• Strong data analysis skills; able to use technology to find solutions that drive efficiency and excellence in planning and implementation processes;
• Proven ability to learn and adapt to new software applications, including generative AI applications.
• Proficiency in the use of computer programs including Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint) required; knowledge of CLE tracking system preferred; experience in the database program Simplicity. applicant tracking system, LinkedIn Recruiter
  
  

Salary range ($140,000 - $160,000 per annum)