Senior Manager, US Research and Library Job at A&O Shearman in New York

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Base pay range

$161,000.00 / yr - $203,000.00 / yr

A&O Shearman is a new global industry-leading law firm, with 48 offices in 28 countries worldwide. Our fluency in English law, US law, and the laws of the world\'s most dynamic markets, enables us to provide unmatched insight and seamless delivery to clients. We work on challenging and important deals and disputes that have the potential to shape the future.

We offer exceptional opportunities for our people; opportunities to work for the world\'s leading businesses; to transform the status quo, and to deliver your best work, helping you and your career to thrive, while delivering unparalleled outcomes for our clients.

Whether you\'re helping clients solve complex challenges, transforming the ways we manage our business, or ensuring the smooth-running of our operations, this is an environment where you can belong and excel. We provide first-rate training and development, we are committed to an inclusive environment, and we provide support and ways of working that help you optimise your wellbeing.

What truly defines a career with us? We recruit the best and ask for the best of you. And together, we will redefine success.

Department Purpose and Structure

As part of the global Research and Library function, the US Research and Library group has primary responsibility for supporting US-based attorneys, management and support staff in respect of their research and resource requirements. Research work encompasses news, legal, business and financial work whilst Library tasks include the management of US office information budgets and ready access and delivery of resources. The team works closely with the global team based primarily in the UK to ensure seamless support to all US attorneys.

The global Research function also includes the Strategic Research Group with representation in the US who undertake bespoke research for Partners, BD and Knowledge. The Senior Manager is charged with collaborating with these staff to ensure seamless and consistent support is provided to our attorneys.

Role Purpose

The Senior Manager has a leadership role overseeing the direction and development of the US Research and Library Group. With a team of 9, the Senior Manager is responsible for the development and delivery of new services, the introduction of new products and the management of the US office information budgets.

As part of the wider global Research and Library function, it is incumbent on the Senior Manager to proactively encourage collaboration across the teams and both contribute and use the expertise of each team appropriately

Role and Responsibilities

• The Senior Manager leads the US Research and Library Group through :
• Adopting a program of continuous improvement to ensure the efficient delivery and use of Research and Library resources.
• Supporting the adoption, use and promotion of local and global research and library services, technology and systems.
• Cultivating strong relationships with internal stakeholders and attorneys across the firm
• Leading the evolution of the Research and Library team to meet the changing needs of the business and our client base.
• Negotiating, influencing, and managing conflicts to ensure the appropriate deployment of Research and Library staff and resources.
• Responsible for developing, implementing and championing policies across the US Practice.
• Responsible for collaborating with other support teams to provide our attorneys with a seamless service.

Management responsibilities

Relationship management

Key Requirements

Who We Are Looking For

Equal Employment Opportunity

A&O Shearman is an equal opportunity employer, including Veterans and Disability. Every individual has the right to work in a professional environment that promotes equal opportunity and prohibits discrimination and harassment. This policy applies to all aspects of an individual\'s relationship with A&O Shearman, including, without limitation, recruitment, hiring, training and development, promotion, compensation, discipline, termination, and all other terms and conditions of employment. If you are vision-impaired or have another disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act or similar law and wish to discuss accommodations related to applying for employment at A&O Shearman, please contact US HR Transactions at US-HRTransactions@aoshearman.com or call +1 212 610 6300 and ask for HR Transactions.

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