Manager, Legal Talent

Morgan Lewis & Bockius LLP one of the worlds leading global law firms with offices in strategic hubs of commerce law and government across North America Asia Europe and the Middle East is seeking to hire a Manager Legal Talent.

The Legal Talent Team at Morgan Lewis is dedicated to attracting developing engaging and retaining exceptional lawyers and creating an environment in which associates can build successful fulfilling Manager of Legal Talent plays a key role in advancing the firms associate talent strategy. Working closely with the Chief Legal Talent Officer firm leadership and colleagues across Legal Talent and other business functions the Manager develops and executes firmwide initiatives that strengthen the associate experience deepen engagement and connection and support the firms position as a destination for exceptional legal talent.

This role is well suited for a highly collaborative strategic and relationship-oriented professional who combines strong judgment and execution with an ability to translate talent insights and market trends into practical programs and solutions.

This position can sit in any of the following office locations: Boston Los Angeles Chicago Philadelphia or Washington DC and follows a hybrid schedule with three days in the office and two days working remotely.

Key Responsibilities

• Develops recommends and implements strategic initiatives designed to strengthen associate engagement connection and retention including flexible working initiatives mentoring and networking programs and other programs that enhance the associate experience.
• Partners across Legal Talent including Inclusion Professional Development Recruiting and Coaching to develop integrated talent strategies programs and learning opportunities supporting associates throughout their careers at the firm.
• Monitors emerging trends market practices and innovations in legal talent and professional services translating research and market intelligence into recommendations for firm programs and practices.
• Partners with Marketing and Public Relations to strengthen the firms associate talent brand through strategic communications digital and social media content and other external and internal channels.
• Develops reports presentations and recommendations for the Chief Legal Talent Officer and firm leadership regarding key associate talent metrics and trends including retention attrition engagement and other indicators of the associate experience.
• Develops clear and compelling communications and presentations supporting associate surveys training programs engagement initiatives and other Legal Talent priorities.
• Serves in partnership with the Chief Legal Talent Officer as a primary liaison to the Firmwide Global Committee on Associates and supports the committee in establishing and advancing strategic priorities goals and initiatives.
• Partners closely with Human Resources on the annual non-partner lawyer year-end evaluation and compensation process including planning budgeting training communications and reporting to firm leadership.
• Collaborates across functions to continuously enhance key moments in the associate lifecycle including onboarding orientation development engagement and transitions from the firm.
• Leads the firms strategy and administration for relevant external market surveys and works with external organizations and publications to support the firms talent brand and reputation.
• Leads develops and manages Legal Talent Coordinators providing clear direction coaching feedback and opportunities for professional growth.
• Contributes to additional strategic Legal Talent priorities and firmwide initiatives as business and talent needs evolve.

Experience and Qualifications

• Bachelors degree and at least five years of relevant experience in talent management human resources professional development attorney development or a related field within a law firm or other professional services environment; an equivalent combination of education and experience will also be considered.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to communicate effectively with associates partners senior firm leaders and business professionals.
• Strong interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to establish credibility build trusted relationships and collaborate effectively across functions and with individuals who bring different perspectives and working styles.
• Demonstrated project and program management skills including the ability to move complex cross-functional initiatives from concept through implementation.
• Strong analytical skills and the ability to use data research and market intelligence to identify trends develop insights and inform recommendations.
• A strong commitment to client service responsiveness and high-quality work.
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills with the ability to establish priorities and manage multiple initiatives in a fast-paced evolving environment.
• Demonstrated initiative intellectual curiosity and ability to anticipate needs solve problems and exercise sound independent judgment.
• High degree of discretion and professionalism in handling sensitive and confidential information.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and the ability and interest to learn and leverage new technologies and tools.
• Ability to work outside standard business hours and travel when business needs require.

Qualified candidates must apply online by visiting our website at and selecting Careers.

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For positions in Boston MA and Chicago IL the salary range for this position is: $114200.00- $182750.00.

For positions in Los Angeles CA the salary range for this position is: $124200.00- $198600.00.

For positions in Washington D.C. the salary range for this position is: $119200.00 - $190675.00.

The base salary or hourly wage range for this position will be determined during the interview process and will vary based on multiple factors including but not limited to prior experience relevant expertise current business needs and market factors. The final salary or hourly wages offered may be outside of this range based on other reasons and individual circumstances. Additionally salary or hourly wages may be only part of the total compensation package. The total compensation package for this position may also include a full range of medical financial and/or other benefits (including 401(k) eligibility and various paid time off benefits such as vacation sick time and parental leave) dependent on the position offered. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment. If hired the employee will be in an at-will position and the firm reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation or benefit program) at any time including for reasons related to individual performance firm or individual department/team performance and market factors.

Morgan Lewis & Bockius LLP is committed to equal employment opportunity and providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with physical and/or mental disabilities. We value inclusion and solicit applications from all qualified applicants without regard to race color gender sex age religion creed national origin ancestry citizenship marital status sexual orientation physical or mental disability medical condition veteran status gender identity genetic information or any other characteristic protected by federal state or local law.

Pursuant to applicable state and municipal Fair Chance Laws and Ordinances we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

California Applicants: Pursuant to the California Consumer Privacy Act the following link contains the Firms California Consumer Privacy Act Privacy Notice for Candidates which explains the categories of personal information that we collect and the purposes for which we use such personal information. CCPA Privacy Notice for Candidates

Morgan Lewis & Bockius LLP reasonably accommodates applicants and employees who need them to perform the essential functions of the job because of disability religious belief or other reason protected by applicable law. If you believe you need a reasonable accommodation during the application process please contact Talent Acquisition at 888.534.5003 or

If hired your employment relationship with the firm will be on an at-will basis meaning that the firm may modify the terms and conditions of your employment at any time and that either you or the firm will be free to end the relationship at any time with or without cause and with or without advance notice although reasonable notice would be expected.