Talent Acquisition Manager

Talent Acquisition Manager

Recruiting Excellence. Shaping the Future of Our Firm.

At Ashurst Perkins Coie, we're helping shape the future economy. With a global team of more than 3,500 legal professionals across 52 offices, we partner with leading organizations to solve complex challenges across a diverse range of industries, with a distinct strength in technology, energy & infrastructure, and financial services. Our people work on market-leading matters that drive innovation, growth, and transformation around the world. For Ashurst Perkins Coie, innovation is our tradition.

This is a full-time, permanent role based in our New York office with hybrid working.

What You'll Do

• Manage end-to-end recruitment for legal practices and business services across the US.

• Conduct talent mapping and direct sourcing to identify and engage high-quality candidates.

• Collaborate with stakeholders to understand hiring needs and deliver tailored recruitment solutions.

• Execute law student and lateral attorney recruiting; coordinate in-office interviews for all associate candidates including managing approvals, advertising roles, direct sourcing candidate (LinkedIn etc), and managing third party relationships, CV mail.

• Engage and manage recruitment agency relationships, ensuring terms of business are agreed and best practice protocols are in place; negotiating fees, building key relationships and keep up to date with market trends.

• Raise the firms brand presence in the US and utilise current network, relationships to elevate quality of talent being put forward to stakeholder.

• Manage agency spend and aim to reduce unnecessary costs through direct sourcing methods.

• Partner with relevant People & Culture based recruitment team to ensure consistent employee experience and collaborate with local business services teams across all US offices remotely and in person.

• Stay up-to-date on labor legislation and inform managers about changes in regulations applying changes to processes where necessary.

• Manage robust orientation, onboarding and integration process for entry-level, lateral associates and business services.

• Develop and maintain positive relationships with various law school careers services personnel to facilitate the Firm's recruiting efforts.

• Manage resume collections and interview process; plan follow-up events and law school outreach programs.

• Any additional responsibilities as required.

What You'll Bring

• Highly self-motivated, energetic, self-starter, positive, flexible attitude; collaborator.

• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.

• Ability to take initiative, complete projects independently and juggle multiple priorities.

• Excellent oral and written communication skills as well as strong interpersonal skills; ability to quickly build credibility and trust;

• Excellent judgment, professionalism, leadership, organization and time management skills.

• Strong project management experience working as part of cross-functional, global matrixed teams, HR preferred.

• Ability to interact with all levels of personnel and project a strong and positive image of the Firm; excellent client service skills.

• Strong data analysis skills; able to use technology to find solutions that drive efficiency and excellence in planning and implementation processes.

• Proven ability to learn and adapt to new software applications, including generative AI applications.

• Proficiency in the use of computer programs including Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint) required; experience in the database program Simplicity and Handshake applicant tracking system, LinkedIn Recruiter.

Preferred Qualifications

• Minimum of 4 years recruiting, in a law firm environment.

• BA/BS required.

• Experience using Applicant tracking Systems.

Why Join Ashurst Perkins Coie?

Join a collaborative, high-performing Firm Leadership team where your expertise will help shape the employee experience across our global organization. If you thrive in fast-paced environments, enjoy solving complex challenges, and want to play a meaningful role in shaping the future of a global professional services firm, apply today.

This position is eligible for an annual discretionary bonus, 401(k) plan, medical, dental, and vision insurance, accrued paid time off plan starting at 20 days annually, personal medical and parental leave, up to 10 paid holidays, and family care benefits. More information regarding benefits and programs may be found here.

This position may be filled in the following locations. The listed compensation range reflects the typical pay for this role, though it is rare for new hires to receive an offer at the top of the range. Actual compensation may vary depending on experience, skills, market conditions, and internal equity.

New York compensation range: $140,000 - $180,000 annually

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