Chief Talent Strategy

Director of Attorney Recruiting & Development

Location: Chicago, IL (Hybrid)
Compensation: $175,000 - $250,000 + benefits

Overview

A leading law firm is seeking a Director of Attorney Recruiting & Development to drive firmwide hiring strategy, talent pipeline development, and attorney growth initiatives. This is a high-impact role partnering closely with firm leadership while remaining hands-on in execution.

Key Responsibilities

Recruiting & Talent Acquisition

• Lead full-cycle attorney recruiting across all levels
• Partner with practice leaders on hiring strategy and workforce planning
• Manage search firm relationships and proactive sourcing efforts
• Oversee candidate experience, offers, and onboarding
• Track recruiting metrics and market trends

Pipeline & External Partnerships

• Build relationships with top law schools and legal organizations
• Oversee summer associate and entry-level programs
• Represent the firm at recruiting events and industry functions

Attorney Development

• Drive initiatives focused on engagement, retention, and career progression
• Support performance management, succession planning, and lateral integration
• Enhance mentorship and professional development programs
• Oversee attorney training and Continuing Legal Education programs
• Partner with leadership and cross-functional teams on firmwide initiatives
• Promote a collaborative, high-performance culture

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor's degree (advanced degree preferred)
• 8+ years in legal recruiting, attorney development, or related field
• Strong law firm knowledge and proven attorney recruiting success
• Established Chicago legal market network
• Experience working with firm leadership

Preferred

• Large or mid-sized firm experience
• Campus recruiting and summer program exposure
• Background in attorney development, training programs, SHRM or HRCI is a plus

Benefits

• Comprehensive health coverage including medical, dental, and vision plans with firm contributions
• Pre-tax savings options including flexible spending (FSA) and health savings accounts (HSA)
• Retirement savings plan with firm support to help plan for long-term financial goals
• Income protection through firm-paid short- and long-term disability insurance
• Flexible paid time off including a generous/unlimited PTO policy to support work-life balance
• Commuter benefits for convenient and tax-advantaged travel to the office
• Performance-based bonus opportunities
• Professional development support, including sponsorship for continuing education (CLE), training programs, and industry involvement
• Collaborative, growth-oriented environment with strong mentorship and leadership visibility

Pay Details: $175,000.00 to $250,000.00 per year

Search managed by: Katie Soderberg

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Military connected talent encouraged to apply

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