Director, Professional Talent

CPHR Manitoba; Halifax; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Atlantic Canadian law firm seeks a Director of Professional Talent in Halifax. This pivotal role focuses on recruitment and development for associate lawyers, fostering a client-focused, high-performance environment. Candidates should possess significant experience in law or HR and demonstrate exceptional leadership skills.

Benefits

Competitive compensation and benefits package

Professional development opportunities

Flexible work arrangements

Qualifications

• Five+ years in law, HR, or related field.
• Experience in recruitment and performance management.
• Familiar with high-performance professional services.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategy for lawyer recruitment and development.
• Manage performance reviews for associate lawyers.
• Foster a high-performance culture through coaching.

Skills

Leadership

Recruitment

Performance Management

Professional Development

Education

Education in law or human resources

Adult education

Job description

Cox & Palmer is a full-service, top-ranked Atlantic Canadian law firm with the knowledge and

experience clients rely on for solid legal solutions. Our Halifax office is currently seeking a Director, Professional Talent to join our leadership team.

WHAT WE OFFER

• Work in an interesting, rewarding, and ever-changing professional service environment;
  An inclusive culture that values diverse perspectives and equitable opportunities;
  Professional development and growth opportunities;
  Competitive compensation and benefits package;
  Working with highly skilled support staff; and
  Flexible work arrangements.
  

EQUITY, DIVERSITY & INCLUSION

We welcome and encourage applications from persons who identify as women, visible minorities, Indigenous, persons with disabilities, members of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community/people with diverse gender identities and sexual orientations. Applicants from these equity-priority groups may self-identify in their application.

SUMMARY OF RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead the strategy and execution of associate lawyer recruitment, development and retention, ensuring alignment with the firm’s culture, business goals and career development framework.
  Foster a high-performance, client focused culture by coaching associate lawyers, and embedding best practices for professional growth and continuous learning.
  Manage and execute the performance review process for associate lawyers, with a focus on consistency, fairness and transparency.
  Provide strategic recommendations to firm leadership that support business objectives, while managing and developing two team members within the professional talent function.
  

• Five+ years of education and/or experience in law, human resources, adult education or a related field.
• Proven experience leading recruitment, performance management, professional development and engagement initiatives, with a current, hands-on understanding of best practices and a coaching based leadership style.
• Ability to maintain a high degree of professional judgment, confidentiality, tact, diplomacy, and discretion at all times.
• Prior experience in a high-performance, dynamic, complex, and nuanced Professional Services environment would be considered an asset

A detailed job description is available upon request. Candidates should submit a resume and covering letter detailing relevant practice experience to:

Blair White, Chief Operating Officer

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We thank all candidates for their interest in Cox & Palmer, only those elected for an interview will be contacted.