Senior Engagement & Development Leader

White & Case LLP; New York (NY); On-site; USD 174,000 - 262,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan with company/du

Paid vacation and parental leave

Job summary

White & Case LLP is seeking a Senior Manager, Engagement & Development to lead the design and execution of engagement, talent and culture initiatives across the Americas. The role focuses on implementing the People’s Voice survey and related programs, while aligning with the firm’s global strategy.

The ideal candidate has 10+ years in people engagement or HR, experience managing teams, and strong collaboration and communication skills.

Qualifications

• 10+ years’ experience in people engagement, HR or related fields.
• Experience managing direct reports.
• Experience in a similar role preferably in a legal or professional services environment.
• Excellent collaboration, communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build relationships at all levels.
• Sound judgment with the ability to make commercial, ethical and strategic decisions that are in the best interest of the Firm.
• Demonstrated strategic-thinking skills, with the ability to align Engagement initiatives to Firm priorities, anticipate future needs, and translate long-term objectives into actionable plans.

Responsibilities

• Engagement Strategy and Leadership - Create an exceptional people experience in the Americas, tied to our global engagement strategy, grounded in the Firm's values and driven by initiatives that build connection and strengthen our culture of excellence.
• People’s Voice Survey and Data-Driven Action - Oversee the People’s Voice Survey and related pulse checks, analyze results, and partner with regional leadership to develop and monitor action plans, ensuring accountability and measurable progress.
• Global and Regional Events - Strategically plan and execute high-impact global and regional events by aligning event objectives with Engagement and Firm priorities.
• Risk Management - Exercise sound commercial judgment and rigorous risk assessment in the design and execution of Engagement initiatives.
• Team Management - Direct daily operations and conduct regular performance reviews for up to three direct reports.
• Affinity Network Management - Provide strategic direction and advisory support to Affinity Network leaders and Partner Sponsors across the Americas.
• Communications – Oversee regional, engagement-related communications, including social media, internal communications and surveys.
• Recruitment – Work with Recruitment to strengthen student intake from non-traditional backgrounds.
• External Partnerships and Industry Leadership – Represent the Firm at conferences and associations, identify sponsorship opportunities.
• Budget Management – Set budget goals and spending guidelines.

Skills

Leadership/People management

Strategic thinking

Collaboration

Communication

Stakeholder management

Change management

Analytical skills

Business acumen

Project management

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Smartsheet

iManage

Job description

White & Case LLP is seeking a Senior Manager, Engagement & Development to lead the design and execution of engagement, talent and culture initiatives across the Americas. The role focuses on implementing the People’s Voice survey and related programs, while aligning with the firm’s global strategy.

The ideal candidate has 10+ years in people engagement or HR, experience managing teams, and strong collaboration and communication skills.