Global Attorney Compensation & Talent Operations Lead

Ropes & Gray LLP; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 135,000 - 205,000; Full time

Job summary

Ropes & Gray LLP is seeking an Attorney Talent Operations Manager - Compensation to oversee global non-partner attorney compensation processes, including partnership track associates, counsel, and timekeepers. The role focuses on data-driven analysis and process improvements across the firm’s attorney population.

Reporting to the Senior Manager of Attorney Talent Operations, you will collaborate with recruiting, practice groups, and finance to model scenarios, prepare leadership presentations,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required, preferably in Human Resources, Business, Finance, or related field; master’s degree or J.D. a plus.
• Minimum of eight (8) years of experience in a large law firm or professional services environment with increasingly responsible positions, preferably within human resources or legal talent.
• Minimum of three (3) years of experience working in a compensation function.
• Strong quantitative, analytical, and data modeling capabilities, with the ability to translate findings into strategic insights and practical recommendations.
• Sound judgment and ability to respect, protect and maintain highly confidential and sensitive information.
• Exceptional written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills, with the ability to effectively present complex information to diverse audiences.
• Strong organizational and project management abilities, with a detail-oriented approach and the capacity to maintain a strategic perspective.
• Ability to command the respect of the attorneys with quiet confidence.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, with strong Excel skills.
• Experience or familiarity with Workday a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage, with oversight from the Senior Manager of Attorney Talent Operations and Director of Attorney Talent Operations, the annual base compensation and bonus processes for all non-partner attorneys at the firm, including recommending compensation figures based on appropriate criteria.
• Collaborate with the Senior Manager of Attorney Talent Operations, recruiting managers, and practice groups on the compensation aspects of the hiring and promotion of attorneys, taking into account financial metrics and workforce planning.
• Oversee the production of aggregate and individual attorney data and financial metrics and analyze such metrics as they relate to compensation.
• Serve as a key point of contact for partners and other attorneys to answer questions and provide insights on compensation, hours, and related metrics.
• Develop, document, and continuously improve best practices and templates for compensation management and analysis.
• Maintain annual documents, charts, presentations, and spreadsheets.
• Drive the implementation of compensation process changes and decisions, from preparing presentations to firm leadership to communication plans to impacted attorneys.
• Monitor and report on industry developments and trends in attorney compensation in all relevant markets. Collaborate with finance to model different scenarios.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Data modeling

Communication skills

Project management

Discretion/confidentiality

Attention to detail

Strategic insight

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree or JD a plus

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Workday

Job description

Ropes & Gray LLP is seeking an Attorney Talent Operations Manager - Compensation to oversee global non-partner attorney compensation processes, including partnership track associates, counsel, and timekeepers. The role focuses on data-driven analysis and process improvements across the firm’s attorney population.

Reporting to the Senior Manager of Attorney Talent Operations, you will collaborate with recruiting, practice groups, and finance to model scenarios, prepare leadership presentations,