Lateral Hiring Manager

About Us

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP (Skadden) has forged a reputation as one of the most prestigious law firms in the world. By relying on innovation, intellect, teamwork and tenacity, our lawyers deliver the highest quality advice and novel solutions to our clients' legal issues. We are recognized as a global powerhouse for complex transactions, litigation / controversy issues, and regulatory matters, as well as for the open, collaborative relationships we build with clients. Our attorneys, who reflect diverse backgrounds and perspectives, collaborate seamlessly across 50-plus practices and 21 offices in the world's major financial centers.

The Opportunity

We are seeking a Lateral Hiring Manager to join our Firm. Within this position, you will be responsible for managing lateral recruitment procedures and leads lateral hiring efforts for assigned offices. This position has a hybrid in-office / remote working schedule. Please note that the Firm will not sponsor applicants for work visas for this position.

Responsibilities

• Manages lateral attorney recruiting (including partners, counsel, associates, and non-partner track / non-billing attorneys) for multiple offices and practice groups across the Firm, including serving as the main point of contact for assigned searches.
• Oversees search Firm agreement relationships and procedures and maintains central agency tracking system.
• Recommends and implements changes and improvements in methods and procedures to higher level management.
• Refers qualified applicants to appropriate members of the recruiting committee and coordinates interviewing schedules.
• Coordinates the pre-hire diligence and offer processes, including facilitation of background checks and client conflict identification / resolution.
• Maintains constant communication with recruiting committee, candidates, and outside recruitment agencies regarding the needs of the Firm and status of an applicant.
• Regularly communicates with the global recruiting team to ensure lateral procedures, policies and announcements are disseminated.
• Facilitates the highest-quality candidate experience throughout the recruitment process.
• Oversees integration of innovative sourcing methods and tools.
• Provides regular reports regarding lateral recruiting budget, the performance of lateral hires, market trends and activity, and candidate pipelines.
• Ensures current knowledge of Firm policies and practices, current knowledge of industry trends, and continued professional development for business services professionals.
• Participates in the candidate interview and selection processes.
• Effectively utilizes the Firm's performance management process to communicate performance expectations, monitor performance, coach employees, and manage unsatisfactory performance.
• Oversees employees' work performance and provides guidance in the resolution of problems.
• Initiates disciplinary procedures in collaboration with the Human Resources Department.
• Recommends guidelines and practices to promote efficiency, effectiveness, excellent customer service and improved employee relations, in alignment with the Firm's Core Values.
• Develops and communicates departmental guidelines and procedures.
• Ensures accurate and timely responses to requests for departmental services.
• Engages in strategic (i.e., long-range) planning by developing departmental goals and supporting objectives for assigned department(s).
• Demonstrates effective interpersonal, and written and verbal communication skills to facilitate effective work relationships with others.
• Manages Firm resources responsibly.
• Complies with and understands Firm operation, policies and procedures.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education and Experience

Culture & Life at Skadden

What makes Skadden special is our people and the culture, community and spirit of collaboration we have created. We believe in teamwork and inspiring each other to be our best in an atmosphere that promotes professionalism and excellence in all that we do. We know that inclusion and drawing on the strength of a wide spectrum of talent only make us better and is vital to the firm's success. Our goal is for everyone at the firm to enjoy a challenging career with opportunities for development and growth and to support the well-being of our attorneys and business services professionals.

Benefits

For further details, please visit : https : / / www.skadden.com / careers / staff / employee-benefits

The starting base salary for this position is expected to be within the range listed under Salary Details. Actual salary will be determined based on skills, experience (to the extent relevant) and other-job related factors, consistent with applicable law.

Salary Details

$155,000 - $170,000

EEO Statement

Skadden is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It does not discriminate against applicants or employees based on any legally impermissible factor including, but not limited to, race, color, religion, creed, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, alienage or citizenship status, marital or familial status, domestic partnership status, caregiver status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, change of sex or transgender status, genetic information, medical condition, pregnancy or related medical conditions, sexual and reproductive health decisions, disability, any protected military or veteran status, or status as a victim of domestic or dating violence, sexual assault or offense, or stalking.

Applicants who require an accommodation during the application process should contact Lara Bell at (212) 735-2794.

Skadden Equal Employment Opportunity Policy

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