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Skadden

Global law firm handling cross-border M&A

Manager – People Strategy

HR Generalist & Employee RelationsConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeNew York, NY, USA

About the Job

Requirements

  • Knowledge of labor laws and regulations to ensure compliance and mitigate legal risks.
  • Strong organizational and communication skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.
  • Demonstrated ability to foster collaboration and build relationships across teams.
  • Expertise in leading organizational change and driving cultural transformation.
  • Ability to manage resistance and build buy-in for change initiatives.
  • Proficiency in human resources analytics and reporting to inform strategy and measure success.
  • Ability to interpret data and provide actionable insights.
  • Strong interpersonal skills to build trust and credibility with stakeholders.
  • Excellent analytical, troubleshooting, organizational, and planning skills.
  • Ability to use discretion and exercise independent and sound judgment.
  • Flexibility to adjust hours and work the hours necessary to meet operating and business needs.
  • Bachelor’s degree.
  • Minimum of six years of related experience, with at least two years of Practice Management or other related experience in a law firm.

Responsibilities

  • Acts as a primary point of contact for Practice Leaders, Attorney Development Partners, Partners, and attorneys for People Strategy initiatives.
  • Facilitates coordination of cyclical events such as performance management processes, counsel and partner selection, and pipeline meetings.
  • Oversees department communications and ensures alignment with firmwide objectives.
  • Collaborates with the centralized Knowledge Management team to organize and optimize practice area resources.
  • Liaises with Business Development and Marketing teams to align departmental and pipeline goals with broader firm strategies and understand the department’s business plan.
  • Tracks alumni liaisons and facilitates secondments.
  • Coordinates with Centers of Excellence to implement strategic, practice-specific goals, including talent acquisition strategy, training and development needs, and operational efficiencies.
  • Supports staffing partners and practice leaders in planning, including consideration of global mobility resourcing.
  • Supports career-development programs customized to the department and individual attorneys.
  • Manages all aspects of associate and counsel evaluation processes to ensure constructive feedback is provided and actionable plans are implemented.
  • Ensures feedback is received and understood.
  • Provides in-the-moment coaching to attorneys.
  • Holds attorneys accountable to department-specific competencies.
  • Identifies gaps in associate and counsel knowledge and experience, and consults with Centers of Excellence to recommend targeted training and resources.
  • Supports the staffing process to align attorney experiences with practice group needs.
  • Facilitates integration of new attorneys into the department and fosters a sense of community.
  • Supports Associate Development Partners, staffing partners, and practice leaders in planning and resource allocation.
  • Briefs practice leaders regularly on utilization, upcoming events, employee relations, and refined processes.
  • Recommends resources strategically to support partners and ensure optimal staffing.
  • Acts as a communication channel between associates and counsel and leadership.
  • Facilitates administrative coordination of the performance management process.
  • Oversees communications within the practice area.
  • Forecasts departmental financial and budget requirements, prepares related reports, and monitors the budget.
  • Maintains regular and reliable physical presence to work as part of a team and meet with internal clients.
  • Uses effective interpersonal, written, and verbal communication to facilitate effective working relationships.

About the Company

Skadden

Global law firm handling cross-border M&A

Skadden helps corporations, financial institutions, and governments with complex cross-border legal matters. Its practice areas include mergers and acquisitions, capital markets, private equity, finance, corporate restructuring, tax, insurance, and government enforcement, plus international litigation and arbitration. In London, the firm draws together UK, European, and US capabilities to handle M&A (including Takeover Code), financial services regulation, EU competition, employment, IP, IT, data protection, and cybersecurity. The goal is to provide high-quality legal guidance and representation for multinational matters, helping clients navigate regulation, manage risk, and reach business objectives.

Company size
1,001-5,000
Company stage
Not listed
Total funding
Not listed
Headquarters
New York City, New York
Founded
1948

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