Allen & Overy is hiring : Senior Manager, US Research and Library in New York

Job description

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

Key Relationships

• Global Head of Research and Library
• US Management and Partners
• US Research Team including the Litigation and Transactional Research Managers
• Finance in the US, London and Belfast
• Global Research and Library leadership team
• Knowledge and Business Development
• Procurement

Context

The Senior Manager of the US Research and Library group ensures attorneys and staff have access to the latest legal, business, and financial information, boosting the firm's competitive edge. Responsibilities include training oversight, budget management, negotiating information contracts, and advising on data sources. The Senior Manager also supports the adoption of new technologies, aligning policies with global standards, and fostering relationships with team members, attorneys, and peers. Promoting the global Research and Library function within the Americas is crucial for collaboration. The Senior Manager must exhibit strong leadership and conflict resolution abilities, showing empathy and understanding towards diverse perspectives. Collaboration and teamwork are pivotal in maintaining a cohesive environment, while critical thinking and problem-solving skills are vital for navigating complex issues. This role drives efficiency, innovation, and excellence, significantly contributing to the firm's success.

Role and Responsibilities

The Senior Manager leads the US Research and Library Group through :

Management responsibilities include :

Relationship management

Key Requirements

Who We Are Looking For

Equal Employment Opportunity, including Veterans and Disability

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.

Additional information - External

This role is open to our New York office. For individuals assigned to or hired for this opportunity in New York, the estimated annualized base salary range for this position is $161,000-$203,000. The actual base salary offered will depend on the overall qualifications of the individual applicant for the position, including, if applicable, the location in which the applicant lives and / or from which they will be performing the job, and other job-relation factors permitted by law.