Senior Lateral Specialist, Integration and Transitions

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Summary

As a Senior Lateral Specialist Integration and Transitions you will work closely with the Deputy Chief of Lateral Partner Integration (Transactions) Career Transitions & Alumni the Executive Director of Lateral Partner Integration (Disputes) & Strategy Marketing Business Development Communications Practice Group Leaders and Directors Talent Acquisition Office Administrators and other departments and attorneys to provide expertise and support in the development implementation organization and deployment of Talent Integration programs and initiatives in the areas of pre-onboarding onboarding orientation integration planning strategic planning business development planning talent lateral partner performance measurement and management and overall support to the Deputy Chief and Executive Director regarding the programming and functioning of Talent Integration.

Location

This position can sit in our Austin Boston Chicago Dallas Houston Los Angeles New York Palo Alto Reston San Diego San Francisco or Washington DC office.

Responsibilities

• Support the development organization management and execution of firmwide Talent Integration initiatives.

• Partner with the Deputy Chief and Executive Director and other departments (including Marketing and Business Development) to develop strategic integration and business plans for our lateral partners.

• Develop continuous program planning improvements from concept through implementation including improvements to Integration Plans and Business Plans.

• Utilize expert project planning process improvement and change management tools and techniques to successfully support effectiveness efficiency and improvements while meeting project deadlines on budget.

• Build strong relationships with the Deputy Chief Executive Director lateral partners Marketing and Business Development teams Practice Group Directors Office Administrators Strategic HR Advisors and others within the firm to continually improve Talent Integration.

• Lead the development improvement ongoing review and updating and effectiveness of internal Talent Integration content including standard operating procedures and task management framework.

• Design deploy organize and continuously improve an exceptional pre-onboarding and integration experience for new lateral partners and others whom the Practice Groups may identify.

• Continuously improve performance measurements for lateral partners.

• Create and manage complex reports assist in the design deployment and monitoring of key metrics to measure the effectiveness of functions and programs pull together metrics summarize and report out the results with analyzed data for Talent Integration.

• Stay up to date with best practices in key HR focus areas and tools available through IT/Knowledge and AI tools and both share knowledge with the team and implement knowledge for continual improvement.

• Manage the Talent Integration processes including making sure integration meetings with new lateral partners are happening to ensure the seamless integration and assimilation of new partners into the firms culture and the delivery of an exceptional integration experience.

• Continuously review and update integration content inclusive of all firm practice groups sectors geographies and administrative departments. Manage the process for onboarding content updates.

• Write first draft of departmental reports to management.

• Keep track of partners integrated and partner departures.

• Continuously improve partner onboarding.

• Other duties as assigned.

Desired Skills

Excellent people skills with ability to adapt communication style and message to fit audience; communicates clearly concisely and is able to deliver a compelling message; communicates effectively up down and across all levels and is able to share innovative and strategic ideas with team members. Able to develop presentation materials that are error-free clear succinct and reflect intended message. Strategic thinking and analytics: applies technical knowledge and knowledge of team and resources to advance projects and processes; applies analysis experience and good judgment when making decisions; able to separate opinion from fact. Able to develop clear action plans with results-oriented goals for measuring success leads project plans for timely completion and takes ownership of quality management for team member work product. Uses best practices in workflow management solutioning for self and processes: experience utilizing process improvement methodologies with a focus on continuous improvement; experience with workflow design project management and time management skills. Knowledgeable in at least three of the following HR areas of specialty: onboarding management of the integration and transitions Teams channel and performance measurement and management. Intermediate skills with MS Office (Word Excel Teams); strong customer service focus centered on building an exceptional employee experience. Able to work under pressure and strict timelines; performs work effectively encourages collaboration pushes others to achieve results keeps team informed and brings projects to completion develops strong network of contacts and builds trust throughout the firm drives improvement through collaboration with other departments and provides current direct complete and actionable feedback. Consistently meets or exceeds performance expectations and invests in professional career development. Freely shares expertise and knowledge to support team demonstrates political savvy and uses sound judgment in all situations.

Minimum Education

• High School Diploma or GED

Other Education/Certifications

• Experience in marketing business development and/or talent integration is desired.

Minimum Years of Experience

• 7 years of relevant experience supporting practice group management attorney support and/or human resources.

Essential Job Expectations

While the specific job requirements of a DLA Piper position may vary depending upon scope of the job and area of specialty there are certain universal requirements that are expected of all DLA Piper employees which include but are not limited to:

• Effectively communicate verbally and in writing with clients lawyers business professionals and third parties;

• Produce deliverables answer phone calls and reply to correspondence in an efficient and responsive manner;

• Provide timely accurate and quality work product;

• Successfully meet deadlines expectations and perform work duties as required;

• Foster positive work relationships;

• Comply with all firm policies and practices;

• Engage in both physical and sedentary activity such as (a) working at a computer for extended periods of time including on-screen reading and typing; (b) participating in digital/virtual conference calls; (c) participating in meetings as needed;

• Ability to work under pressure and manage competing demands in a fast-paced environment;

• Perform all other duties tasks or projects as assigned.

Our employees are expected to embrace and uphold our firm values as a part of our DLA Piper culture. We are committed to excellence in how we represent our clients and develop our people.

Physical Demands

Sedentary work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift carry push pull or otherwise move objects including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and all other sedentary criteria are met.

Work Environment

The individual selected for this position may have the opportunity for a hybrid work arrangement comprised of remote and in-office work the requirement for which will be determined in coordination with the hiring manager or supervisor and may be modified in the firms discretion in the future.

Disclaimer

The purpose of this job description is to provide a concise statement of the work elements and to organize and present the information in a standardized way. It is not intended to describe all the elements of the work that may be performed by every individual in this classification nor should it serve as the sole criteria for personnel decisions and actions. The job duties requirements and expectations for this position may be modified at the Firms discretion at any time. This job description does not change the at-will nature of employment.

Application Process

Applicants must apply directly online instead of sending application materials via email. Reasonable accommodations may be made upon request to permit individuals with a disability to perform the essential functions and responsibilities of the position or to participate in the job selection process. If you have a request for an accommodation during the application process please contact

Agency applications will not be considered.

No immigration sponsorship is available for this position.

The firms expected hiring range for this position is $73853 - $111837 per year depending on the candidates geographic market location.

The compensation offered for employment will also be dependent on other factors including the candidates experience skills educational and professional background and overall qualifications. We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance and 401(k).

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