IP Legal Talent Lead — Recruiting & Development

Ladders

Chicago (IL)

On-site

USD 200,000 - 240,000

Full time

6 days ago

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Medical insurance

HSA/FSA

Life insurance

PTO 25 days

Parental leave

Backup care

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Job summary

Ladders, a leader in the Legal & Accounting space, seeks an Associate Director of IP Legal Talent in Chicago to drive talent initiatives across a specialized legal practice. The role focuses on attracting, developing, and retaining attorneys and patent professionals, partnering with leadership to shape recruiting strategy and strengthen the overall talent experience.

Responsibilities include onboarding support, compensation processes, and data-driven workforce administration to enhance associate

Qualifications

8+ years of legal talent and/or associate development experience, including 4+ years in management roles.
Bachelor's degree required.
Experience in a law firm, preferably with a patent practice.
Budget management experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Manage full life-cycle recruitment for law students, lateral associates, and patent professionals.
Develop and implement recruiting strategies in collaboration with key stakeholders.
Oversee candidate tracking, interview scheduling, and evaluations.
Coordinate onboarding and integration for new hires.
Conduct periodic check-ins to assess associate satisfaction and productivity.
Support associate compensation and review processes.
Maintain accurate data in applicant tracking systems and prepare budget reports.