Director of Talent

Director of Talent Denver CO

Job ID : 20061

Our direct client is seeking a Director of Talent to lead the firm’s overall talent strategy, ensuring we attract, develop, and retain top talent in support of the firm’s business goals. The Director of Talent will be responsible for managing and overseeing the firm’s Human Resources, Professional Development and Attorney Recruiting functions, while fostering an organizational culture committed to professional excellence and mutual respect and valuing differing perspectives and backgrounds.

If you are looking for a senior leadership position with a strategic seat at the table, this is it! The Director of Talent reports to the firm’s Chief Operating Officer and will work closely with firm leadership to develop and execute its talent initiatives and uphold its reputation as a premier legal employer.

Responsibilities :

• Strategic Leadership : Develops and implements the firm’s talent strategy, aligning it with the firm’s overall goals.
• Human Resources : Oversees and manages all aspects of the firm’s HR operations for lawyer and professional staff, including compensation, benefits, payroll, and compliance.
• Professional Development[1] : Develops and implements training programs for the professional development of firm’s attorneys and professional staff, including mentoring, and coaching.
• Recruiting and Retention : Oversees and manages recruitment strategies and practices to attract top attorney & business professional talent and develops initiatives to retain existing talent.
• Staffing and Resource Management[2] : Collaborate with partners and case teams to identify staffing needs and coordinate assignments to ensure optimal utilization of legal talent.
• Performance Management : Oversees, manages and administers the performance management process for lawyers and professional staff, including performance evaluations, coaching and feedback.
• Employee Relations : Addresses employee concerns and issues, ensuring a positive and productive work environment, and promoting the firm’s core values
• Brand Building and Reputation : Building a strong employer brand and managing the firm’s reputation as a great place to work.

The right candidate will be a pro-active, independent, self-starter with a positive attitude and a proven track record of success. Strong organizational and communications skills and the ability to prioritize workload, while maintaining flexibility are key. If this sounds like you, we would love to speak with you about this exciting opportunity.

Qualifications

Work Environment

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The team atmosphere is fostered not only by the lawyers, but by all members of the support staff. Our firm’s employees are proud of collaborating to service firm clients. Our commitment to teamwork allows us to tap multiple fields of experience from our range of practice areas, ensuring our ability to meet each client’s individual needs. Our team approach enables us to analyze a situation from several points of view until we uncover the advantage that makes the difference for our client.

Position Type / Expected Hours of Work

Regular hours are Monday through Friday, 8 : 00 a.m. to 5 : 00 p.m., including lunch hour. This is a full-time position working from our Denver office. It is important to note that this is a hybrid position, requiring you to work three days in the office and two days from home.

Travel

Travel is limited and primarily local during the business day, although some out-of-area and overnight travel may be needed to attend conferences or other professional functions.

Professional Development

Staffing and Resource Management

If you are interested in this opportunity send a resume to Jill Tomarken jtomarken@friedmanwilliams.com Thank you.

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