# Director of Associate Recruitment **Company**: Hogan Lovells Cadwalader **Experience**: senior **Job type**: full-time **Salary**: $254,000 to $358,000 per year (Washington, D.C.) / $272,000 to $384,000 per year (New York) **Category**: Human Resources **Industry**: Legal **Apply**: https://hoganlovells.wd3.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/Search/job/Washington-DC/Director-of-Associate-Recruitment_R269297?utm_source=yubhub.co&utm_medium=jobs_feed&utm_campaign=apply **Canonical**: https://yubhub.co/jobs/job_529b2e6b-8c5 ## Description The Director of Associate Recruitment is a key member of the recruiting leadership team and is charged with directing recruiting strategy and creating and implementing programs and policies to attract, recruit, and retain associates and associate-level specialists in the U.S. Offices of Hogan Lovells Cadwalader. The Director reports to the Global Head of Recruitment and Chief Legal Talent Officer - Americas. **Essential Duties & Responsibilities** **National Law School Engagement & Recruitment** - Work closely with firm leadership to determine and implement a strategic approach to law school recruitment, including recruiting initiatives and sponsorships at law schools, and developing a strategy to broaden the firm’s network of law school sources for talent. - Establish and maintain strong relationships with law schools and colleagues in the legal community to understand trends and the firm’s position in the marketplace. - Direct Hogan Lovells Cadwalader U.S. campus law student recruitment programs and liaise with firm colleagues on multi-office law school programs. - With the U.S. Office Summer Associate Committee chairs/attorneys and recruiting staff, periodically review and maintain effective and efficient procedures for summer associates' work assignments and evaluations. **Lateral Associate and Law Clerk Recruiting** - Work with practice groups and recruitment leadership to establish an effective lateral hiring program that meets the needs of the U.S. offices. - Direct the implementation of the global lateral associate approval process and ensure effective and standardized processes. - Maintain and create positive and effective relationships with outside recruiters to ensure smooth lateral associate searches that yield a strong pipeline of candidates. - Periodically assess the judicial clerk recruitment program to ensure a cohesive and strategically integrated approach across Hogan Lovells Cadwalader U.S. offices. **National Summer Associate Program & Operations** - Direct and maintain U.S. associate recruiting policies, operational procedures, and practices consistent with the goals and objectives of the firm. - Develop and implement U.S. office support and information-sharing systems. - Stay updated on new technology and resources in the recruiting space. - Direct the development and management of the U.S. recruiting brand, including social media presence and other opportunities to promote the recruiting brand. - Direct the development and management of annual experienced associate and law school recruitment, onboarding, and summer program budgets. - Direct the ongoing development of the National Summer Program for Hogan Lovells Cadwalader. - Negotiate, review, and approve search firm agreements with outside vendors. - Establish and maintain strong working relationships with other Hogan Lovells Cadwalader administrative departments. - Design, prepare, and maintain statistical metrics and reports regarding recruiting and retention. - Work with the Global Head of Recruitment and Chief Legal Talent Officer – Americas and employment counsel to ensure recruiting processes and offer letters follow firm policies and local laws and regulations. - Address hiring-related queries promptly, maintaining confidentiality and professionalism. **Supervisory Responsibilities** - Provide work direction and professional development for recruitment team members in U.S. offices. - Conduct periodic performance evaluations and annual reviews for recruitment team members. - Along with the Global Head of Recruitment and Chief Legal Talent Officer - Americas, responsible for hiring and training members of the team. **Qualifications** - Highly networked and exceptionally knowledgeable about the law firm recruiting industry. - Demonstrated ability to be innovative and curious about recent changes in the industry. - Proven ability to juggle, direct, and implement detailed and complex projects and be detail-focused. - Excellent leadership, communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills. - Ability to effectively work with all levels of Hogan Lovells Cadwalader decision-makers and personnel. - Proficient in recruitment software, candidate databases, and other legal technology. - Sound judgment and reasoning, using data-driven insights to evaluate alternatives and drive effective, strategic solutions. - Demonstrated independent work ethic and ability to work well under pressure. - Expertise in coaching and motivating a team and creating a productive and professional department atmosphere. **Education & Experience** - Ten (10)+ years of experience in large law firm legal recruitment or related industry, with progressively more senior roles and responsibilities. - Experience managing a team of at least two (2) direct reports and providing mentorship, coaching, and professional development. - Bachelor’s degree required; Advanced degree advantageous. **Hours** - Core hours are Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Must have a willingness to work additional hours as needed. In Washington, D.C., the expected base salary range for this role is $254,000 to $358,000 per year. In New York, the expected base salary range for this role is $272,000 to $384,000 per year. ## Skills ### Required - recruitment software - candidate databases - legal technology - leadership - communication - negotiation - interpersonal skills --- Source: [Apply at hoganlovells.wd3.myworkdayjobs.com](https://hoganlovells.wd3.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/Search/job/Washington-DC/Director-of-Associate-Recruitment_R269297?utm_source=yubhub.co&utm_medium=jobs_feed&utm_campaign=apply)