Manager, Attorney People Strategy (hiring for various practices)
$170k/y-$200k/y
Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP and Affiliatesa day ago
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Summary
Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP and Affiliates is seeking a Manager, Attorney People Strategy to join their team in Palo Alto, CA. The role involves overseeing practice management and attorney/professional development for an assigned global practice group.
About the Role
As a Manager, Attorney People Strategy, you will be responsible for practice management, communications, staffing, workflows, and operational processes. You will collaborate with various departments to ensure the seamless execution of practice group goals and initiatives, support career development programs, manage evaluation processes, and facilitate administrative coordination.
About You
Required:
- Minimum of 6 years' experience in a law firm or professional services environment, supporting leaders through strategic people programs, practice management, or professional development-focused initiatives.
- Bachelor's Degree
Preferred:
- Demonstrated strength in advising leaders and navigating complex people issues.
- Exceptional organizational, communication, and stakeholder-management capabilities.
- Experience in budget management and resource allocation.
- Expertise in leading organizational change and driving cultural transformation.
- Advanced knowledge of relevant software programs and HR/Practice Management systems.
Benefits
- Competitive salaries and year-end discretionary bonuses.
- Comprehensive health care (medical, dental, vision), savings plan/401(k) and voluntary benefits.
- Generous paid time off.
- Paid leave options, including parental.
- In-classroom, remote, and on-demand learning and professional development opportunities.
- Robust well-being classes and programs.
- Opportunities to give back and make an impact in local communities.
Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP and Affiliates
Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP and Affiliates delivers the highest quality advice and novel solutions to legal challenges, enabling clients to achieve their business goals. We are known for the innovative and creative thinking we rely on to handle the most complex transactions, litigation/controversy issues, and regulatory matters, as well as the open, collaborative relationships we build with clients, including corporations; financial and governmental entities; small, entrepreneurial companies; and cultural, educational and charitable institutions. Our attorneys, who reflect a broad range of experiences and perspectives, collaborate seamlessly across our 21 offices in the world’s major financial centers.
Palo Alto, CA