Director, Legal Talent - Corporate
Overview
One of Canada's leading international law firms is seeking an experienced Director, Legal Talent to oversee the recruitment, professional development, engagement, retention and career advancement of associates within its Corporate Department across Canada.
As an integral member of the firm's Legal Talent leadership team, the Director will work closely with Department Chairs, Practice Group Leaders and senior management to develop and implement strategic talent initiatives that support associate success, professional growth and the firm's long-term objectives.
This is an exceptional opportunity for an experienced lawyer with a passion for professional development, recruitment and talent management to take on a strategic leadership role within a highly respected international law firm.
Responsibilities include:
- Management and oversight of associate recruitment, professional development, engagement, retention and career advancement initiatives across the Corporate Department.
- Leading lateral associate recruitment, including identifying hiring requirements, candidate sourcing and screening, coordinating interviews, developing business cases and managing offers.
- Overseeing associate onboarding and integration, ensuring new hires are effectively supported and positioned for long-term success.
- Developing and administering career development, mentorship and training programs, including individualized professional development plans.
- Providing career coaching, professional guidance and performance feedback to associates.
- Managing the firm's associate performance evaluation and compensation review processes.
- Monitoring associate workloads, work allocation, billable hour targets and overall capacity to ensure balanced and efficient legal teams.
- Working collaboratively with Department Chairs, Practice Group Leaders and Practice Directors to identify talent requirements and align recruitment and retention strategies with business objectives.
- Analyzing associate performance metrics, career progression and development goals .
- Collaborating with Learning and Development, Human Resources, Finance and other internal departments to implement effective talent management initiatives.
- Managing budgets associated with associate and student recruitment, training, professional development and engagement programs.
- A law degree (JD, LLB or equivalent).
- A minimum of five years of experience practicing law within a law firm, with corporate law experience considered an asset.
- Previous experience in legal talent management, recruitment or professional development, or a demonstrated interest in transitioning into this area.
- Strong understanding of law firm operations, associate performance expectations, career progression and professional development.
- Exceptional interpersonal, communication and relationship-building skills, with the ability to engage effectively with partners, associates and senior management.
- Proven leadership, coaching, mentoring and people management capabilities.
- Strong project management, organizational, analytical and time management skills.
- Ability to influence stakeholders, build consensus and manage competing priorities.
- A collaborative and solutions-oriented approach, with the ability to work both independently and as part of a national team.
- Strong business acumen and an interest in innovation, technology and the modernization of legal talent management.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Bilingualism in French and English is considered an asset.
Offering a competitive salary ranging from $165,000 to $205,000, depending on experience together with a comprehensive benefits package including employer-paid health and dental coverage, retirement savings matching, parental leave benefits, vacation and hybrid work flexibility.
City
Toronto, Ontario
Category
LAW FIRM MANAGEMENT
Practice Areas
Law Firm
Work Type
Permanent / Full Time