Senior Manager, Attorney Career Progression

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP

New York, NY, US
Base: $200,000 – $220,000; bonus: year-end discret...
Hybrid
8+ years attorney talent management experience
Performance management and evaluation design expertise
Data analysis for performance trends
This position leads the implementation of global attorney evaluation, review, and compensation processes ensuring fairness and transparency

Job Summary

  • This position leads the implementation of global attorney evaluation, review, and compensation processes ensuring fairness and transparency.
  • The role involves designing frameworks for attorney career progression including promotion to counsel and non-equity partnership with clear metrics.
  • Skadden offers competitive salaries, comprehensive health care, generous paid time off, and robust well-being programs.

Matching Summary

This position leads the implementation of global attorney evaluation, review, and compensation processes ensuring fairness and transparency.

Salary

Base: $200,000 – $220,000; Bonus: Year-end discretionary bonuses; Benefits: Comprehensive health care, 401(k), PTO

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • 8+ years attorney talent management experience
  • Performance management and evaluation design expertise
  • Data analysis for performance trends
  • Stakeholder management across law firm leadership
  • Policy governance and confidentiality handling

Nice-to-have

  • Team management experience preferred
  • Vendor and consultant oversight skills
  • Change management and adoption capabilities
  • Continuous improvement mindset in HR
  • Strong written and verbal communication

Key Requirements

  • Minimum 8 years relevant experience in legal talent management
  • Bachelor's degree required
  • 3 years team management experience preferred
  • No visa sponsorship available

Work Rights

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