Director of Strategic Growth
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Job Title: Director of Strategic Growth
Department: Human Resources
Location:Atlanta
Reports to Title: Attorney Hiring Committee
Purpose of the Job:
The Director of Strategic Growth leads the law firms attorney recruitment strategy to attract and onboard highperforming legal talent across diverse practice areas. This role partners with senior leadership and managing partners to ensure alignment with longterm business objectives and oversees the full recruitment lifecycle. The Director plays a critical role in driving the firms expansion by ensuring the timely acquisition of toptier clientcentric attorneys and contributing to a positive inclusive candidate experience.
Key Responsibilities:
- Strategic Recruitment Leadership
- Design and implement a comprehensive recruitment strategy for attorney hiring.
- Align talent acquisition efforts with the firms strategic growth plans.
- EndtoEnd Recruitment Management
- Oversee sourcing screening interviewing and onboarding of attorneys.
- Partner with department leaders and hiring committees to facilitate hiring decisions.
- Candidate Experience and Engagement
- Ensure a seamless transparent and positive candidate experience.
- Enhance new hire integration through structured onboarding and engagement plans.
- Internal and External Collaboration
- Collaborate with senior leadership and managing partners to understand hiring needs.
- Build strong relationships with external recruiters law schools and legal networks.
- Diversity Equity and Inclusion
- Drive DEIfocused recruitment strategies to foster a diverse and inclusive workforce.
- Monitor hiring outcomes to ensure equitable access and representation.
- Recruitment Analytics and Continuous Improvement
- Track key recruitment metrics and report actionable insights to leadership.
- Optimize recruitment processes using industry best practices and market intelligence.
- Market Intelligence and Innovation
- Stay informed on legal hiring trends and recruitment technology.
- Lead initiatives to keep the firm competitive in the legal talent market.
- Other Duties
- Perform additional responsibilities and strategic projects as assigned.
Required Qualifications:
- Education
- Bachelors degree required; advanced degree or equivalent experience preferred.
- Experience
- 57 years of experience in legal recruitment staffing or a related field.
- Demonstrated understanding of the legal market and industry dynamics.
- Skills
- Strong relationshipbuilding and interpersonal skills.
- Excellent communication negotiation and presentation skills.
- Project management and multitasking abilities in a highpaced environment.
- Proficiency with applicant tracking systems and recruitment tools.
- Knowledge of DEI recruitment practices.
- Strategic thinking and alignment with organizational goals.
Physical Requirements:
- Ability to work at a desk and use a computer for extended periods.
- Occasional travel for recruitment events and firm initiatives.
Performance Measures
- Goals
- Meet or exceed annual attorney hiring targets.
- Increase attorney retention and engagement within the first year.
- Competencies
- Strategic thinking and planning.
- Leadership and collaboration across departments.
- DEI recruitment integration and talent pipeline development.
Working Conditions:
- Officebased with occasional travel to recruitment or networking events.
- Regular interaction with executive leadership attorneys and external partners.
Required Experience:
Director
Employment Type
Full-Time
