Legal Recruiting Manager

Overview

Foley & Lardner LLP is a great place to work because of what we do and how we do it. Here, your unique perspectives, experiences, and abilities will be embraced and developed, so you can excel. Being a part of Foley means having the opportunities and resources necessary to gain experience, advance professional goals, and forge meaningful connections. It’s a place where you can build your career and enjoy professionally satisfying work. We have over 2,300 people who are #HappyatFoley, and we think you will be too.

Foley & Lardner LLP is currently seeking a Manager, Legal Recruiting to join our Talent team. The Manager will oversee law student and entry-level recruiting efforts, including Summer Associate programs, across our California, Denver, and Salt Lake City offices. Additionally, they will manage entry-level Intellectual Property recruiting for the firm. The Manager will collaborate closely with Partners, Associates, law school representatives, and candidates, serving as a proactive and professional representative of the Firm. The right candidate will develop and implement strategies to drive the firm’s recruiting initiatives and enhance its presence in the legal talent market. The Manager will also supervise and mentor a Legal Recruiting Coordinator within their assigned region, fostering growth and ensuring the successful execution of recruiting objectives.

Responsibilities

• Manage the sourcing, recruitment and hiring process for law students for assigned offices and Intellectual Property Department including summer associates, new associates, summer patent engineers and entry-level patent engineers
• Plan and oversee all aspects of the summer associate and patent engineer program in assigned offices
• Serve as the primary point of contact for their assigned offices’ recruits
• Develop and cultivate relationships with law school career services’ departments, identify/organize/execute outreach events to enhance the firm’s brand and presence at strategic law schools
• Manage the law student recruiting and summer program budgets for their assigned offices
• Work collaboratively with the Recruiting Committees in the assigned offices, Intellectual Property practice group leadership, and other members of the firm’s Legal Recruiting team to identify talent needs and further develop existing recruiting strategies for sourcing candidates
• Participate in the design and production of recruitment materials designed to highlight firm’s Intellectual Property practices
• Identify areas for process improvements to better achieve recruiting objectives
• Keep informed of current recruiting practices and trends by conducting research, attending local and national NALP and other industry meetings
• Attend social events and conferences as needed
• Supervise and mentor the Legal Recruiting Coordinator for the assigned offices
  
  

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required
• Minimum of five (5) years of recruiting experience required; prior recruiting experience in legal or professional services preferred
• Strong interpersonal, verbal and written communication, time management and organizational skills
• The ability to turn concepts and visions into actions; and demonstrated experience working both independently as well as collaboratively as part of a team
• Demonstrated ability to prioritize workload and manage multiple responsibilities
• Must be proficient in MS Word, Excel and electronic presentations (PowerPoint or equivalent)
• Experience with database solutions/applicant tracking software (viRecruit preferred) as well as virtual platforms (Flo Recruit preferred)
• Successful candidate will have excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to multitask
• Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment and exercise initiative, sound judgment, confidentiality and professionalism
• Must be able to work occasional extended hours during busy periods
• Travel as necessary
• Desired qualifications include previous law firm and event planning experience, and knowledge or experience with recruiting in the professional services industry (law firm industry preferred)
• Knowledge or experience with Intellectual Property recruiting is preferred
  
  

Pursuant to the Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act, the salary range for this Denver based position is between $99,300 - $161,900. Pursuant to the California Pay Transparency for Pay Equity Act, the salary range for this Los Angeles based position is between $103,700 - $169,300. These figures represent the full compensation range of this position. The actual offered amount will be determined based on the following factors: education, experience, geographic market, and internal pay equity at Foley. We are accepting ongoing applications.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without consideration to their race, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, marital status, domestic partner status or medical condition. Foley & Lardner LLP will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the City of Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinance.

Foley offers a comprehensive benefit program which currently includes Paid Time Off; Paid Holidays; Medical, Dental and Vision insurance; 401(k) Retirement; Disability and Life insurance; Adoption Assistance; Backup Care for Dependents.

Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer/M/F/Vet/Disabled.

About Foley & Lardner

Foley is an Am Law 50 law firm consistently ranked among top-tier practices. With over 1,100 lawyers in 26 offices across the United States, Mexico, Europe, and Asia, our market-leading platform includes Corporate, Intellectual Property, and Litigation. Adding depth to our bench strength, we focus on four primary sectors: Energy, Health Care & Life Sciences, Innovative Technology, and Manufacturing. We look beyond the law to focus on the constantly evolving demands facing our clients and act as trusted business advisors to deliver creative, practical, and effective solutions.

For nearly two centuries, Foley has maintained its commitment to the highest level of innovative legal services and to the stewardship of our people, firm, clients, and the communities we serve. While respecting our roots, we’re also continuously looking to modernize all aspects of our business and elevate who we are and what we do, which keeps us focused on the future.