Buchanan Legal Professional Services · 5 hours ago
Director of Legal Personnel
San Francisco, CA
Full-time
Hybrid
Director/Executive
$250K/yr - $280K/yr
10+ years expBuchanan Legal Professional Services is a prestigious global law firm seeking a Director of Legal Personnel to manage attorney personnel matters for non-partner attorneys. This operational leadership role focuses on performance management, employee relations, and attorney lifecycle support in a fast-paced legal environment.
Staffing & Recruiting
Hiring Manager
Gabriella DelPozzo
Responsibilities
Lead attorney performance management, evaluations, and improvement plans
Advise leadership on complex personnel, conduct, and career matters
Oversee compensation, advancement, and career progression processes
Support attorney engagement, integration, retention, and transitions
Develop and implement talent programs, policies, and best practices
Monitor legal market trends to inform strategy and competitiveness
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree required
10+ years of experience in a law firm or legal talent leadership role
Strong executive presence with the ability to influence senior stakeholders
Deep knowledge of attorney lifecycle management and law firm operations
Highly discreet, analytical, organized, and effective under pressure
Preferred
JD, MBA, or advanced degree preferred
Company
Buchanan Legal Professional Services
Buchanan Legal Professional Services partners with the world’s leading global AmLaw firms to support permanent, full-time hiring across Professional and Business Services functions.
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageCompany data provided by crunchbase