Human Resources & Practice Integration Manager - Legal Background

A bit about us :

We insist on efficient, high-quality legal counsel for your business.

Our attorneys have served as in-house counsel of national public and private companies and as chairs of practice groups at AmLaw 200 firms, achieving both deep and broad knowledge in the areas that concern you most.

We are committed to principles of fairness, efficiency, optimization, flexibility and value.

We have a clear understanding of today’s business environment.

We are committed to bringing responsiveness, ingenuity, leadership, and best practices to every relationship.

And we stand ready to help our clients achieve success after success.

Why join us?

Job Details

We are currently seeking an exceptional candidate to fill the role of Human Resources Director for our esteemed legal firm.

This role is a unique opportunity to lead and shape the human resources function of our organization. The Human Resources Director will be a strategic leader, working closely with our executive team to develop and implement comprehensive HR strategies that align with our firm's goals and values.

This position requires a minimum of 5+ years of experience in human resources leadership within the legal industry.

Responsibilities :

• Develop and implement HR strategies and initiatives aligned with the overall business strategy of our legal firm.
• Bridge management and employee relations by addressing demands, grievances, or other issues.
• Manage the recruitment and selection process by identifying talent, conducting interviews, and overseeing the hiring process to ensure we attract and retain the best talent.
• Support current and future business needs through the development, engagement, motivation, and preservation of human capital.
• Develop and monitor overall HR strategies, systems, tactics, and procedures across the organization.
• Nurture a positive working environment by building and promoting a strong company culture.
• Oversee and manage a performance appraisal system that drives high performance.
• Assess training needs to apply and monitor training programs.
• Report to management and provide decision support through HR metrics.
• Ensure legal compliance throughout human resource management by keeping abreast of legal requirements related to day-to-day management of employees, reducing legal risks, and enforcing adherence to requirements.

Qualifications :

• Proven working experience as an HR Director or similar role in a legal or law firm environment.
• Demonstrable experience with human resources metrics and knowledge of HR systems and databases.
• Ability to architect strategy along with leadership skills.
• Excellent active listening, negotiation, and presentation skills.
• In-depth knowledge of labor law and HR best practices.
• Degree in Human Resources or related field.
• Relevant HR certification would be a plus.
• Strong leadership skills, with a demonstrated capacity to build, inspire, and retain a high-performing team.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to serve as a key interface at all levels of the organization.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to make well-informed decisions.
• High level of integrity and professionalism, with a commitment to maintaining the confidentiality of sensitive information.

If you have a passion for people, culture, and the legal industry, and are ready to lead a dynamic HR team, we would love to hear from you.

Apply today to join our team and help us shape the future of our firm.