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Ogletree Deakins · 1 day ago

Director, Recruiting & Retention

Greenville, SC

Full-time

Onsite

Director/Executive

7+ years exp

Ogletree Deakins is one of the largest labor and employment law firms representing management in all types of employment-related legal matters. They are seeking an experienced Director of Recruiting & Retention to lead a team focused on recruiting for attorney and business professional roles firm-wide, balancing tactical management with growth strategy and collaborating with various departments to ensure alignment with the firm’s overall strategy.

Consulting

Responsibilities

Develop and execute comprehensive recruiting strategies to attract, recruit, onboard, and retain top talent, using both traditional and innovative sources to create a pipeline of qualified candidates with a focus on diverse talent

Oversee and direct all lateral attorney and business professional recruitment

Oversee and direct all aspects of on-campus recruiting and the summer associate recruitment process

Serve as a thought partner and resource for local office leadership and functional administrative teams with regard to staffing needs and recruiting

Oversee development of communication and marketing materials, including the OD Careers website, social media, and electronic communications

Assess and report on market intelligence, staying abreast of developments in recruiting to ensure that the firm’s strategy and processes are innovative, effective, and legally compliant

Own the recruiting budget to ensure the best, most effective use of firm resources

Lead and develop a strong, professional, and responsive team of subject-matter experts

Serve as the subject matter expert with regard to recruiting platforms and technology; streamline and improve existing recruiting processes and tools with a constant focus on continuous improvement and efficiency

Collaborate with and support the broader Talent team on various tasks/projects, as needed

Partner with and support the DEI team to achieve the firm’s diversity, equity, and inclusion objectives

Any additional responsibilities as required by firm leadership

Qualification

Recruiting strategiesDiversityInclusionTeam leadershipMarket intelligenceStrategic thinkingPresentation skillsInterpersonal skillsProblem-solving skills

Required

7+ years work experience in a large law firm, professional services or corporate environment and a minimum of 2 years of experience in a similar role within a law firm, professional services or corporate environment

Bachelor's degree required; JD strongly preferred

Professional presence and excellent presentation skills

Resilience

Strong interpersonal, management, and problem-solving skills

Solid judgment and a track-record of handling confidential and sensitive information with discretion and professionalism

Strategic thinker with the ability to be a change agent and drive new firm initiatives