Talent Acquisition Manager

UB Greensfelder; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/dental/vision

401(k) with employer contribution

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Well-being initiatives

Paid parental leave

Job summary

UB Greensfelder in St. Louis is seeking a full-time Talent Acquisition Manager to join the Human Resources Department.

You will design and implement a forward-thinking talent strategy, align with firm growth, and partner with leadership to forecast hiring needs and build proactive pipelines for attorneys, staff, and students. The role emphasizes data-driven recruiting, leadership, ATS and HR tech expertise, and collaboration with Marketing to strengthen the firm’s employer brand.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of legal recruiting experience.
• Bachelor's degree required.
• Experience leading recruitment strategy and managing full-cycle recruiting.
• Experience with applicant tracking systems (ATS) and other HR technologies.
• Strong leadership, communication, and relationship-building skills.
• Experience managing direct reports and cross-functional collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement a forward-thinking talent acquisition strategy aligned with firm growth.
• Partner with firm leadership to forecast hiring needs and build proactive talent pipelines.
• Leverage data and market insights to forecast hiring needs, build proactive pipelines, and inform strategic decisions.
• Collaborate with Marketing to strengthen employer branding and digital presence across platforms.
• Analyze internal data and market trends to refine recruiting strategies and deliver key performance metrics.
• Lead full-cycle recruitment for attorneys, staff and law students.
• Manage relationships with legal search firms, law school career services, and other external partners.
• Partner with the Recruiting Chair to design and execute the summer associate program, including onboarding, assignments, evaluations, and events.
• Lead onboarding and integration for attorneys and staff.
• Collaborate with Marketing and Business Development to lead alumni engagement efforts, including events and communications.
• Develop and manage the annual recruiting budget.

Skills

Legal recruiting

Leadership

Communication

Relationship building

Cross-functional collaboration

Full-cycle recruiting

People management

ATS proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

UB Greensfelder has an opening for a full-time Talent Acquisition Manager to join the Human Resources Department in the St. Louis office. This position will work closely with other members of the department as well as firm leadership to align talent initiatives with business objectives. The ideal candidate brings a forward-thinking, data-driven approach to talent acquisition - leveraging technology, best practices, and innovative strategies to enhance efficiency, elevate the candidate experience, and strengthen the firm's employer brand.

UB Greensfelder LLP is an Am Law 200 law firm dedicated to exceeding client expectations and delivering superior, customized legal solutions. The firm's attorneys advise regional, national, and global businesses on a wide range of sophisticated legal matters across more than 25 specialized practice and industry groups. Renowned for its best-in-class client service and litigation excellence, UBG was named "2025 Ohio and Missouri Firm of the Year" by Benchmark Litigation and consistently earns top-tier accolades from Chambers and Partners. Established in 2024 through the merger of Ulmer & Berne LLP and Greensfelder, Hemker & Gale, P.C., UB Greensfelder has quickly emerged as a super-regional powerhouse firm in the Midwest and in top-tier business centers. For more information, please visit www.ubglaw.com. Our Business Begins With You.

Position Responsibilities Include

• Design and implement a forward-thinking talent acquisition strategy aligned with firm growth.
• Partner with firm leadership to forecast hiring needs and build proactive talent pipelines.
• Leverage data and market insights to forecast hiring needs, build proactive pipelines, and inform strategic decisions.
• Collaborate with Marketing to strengthen employer branding and digital presence across platforms.
• Analyze internal data and market trends to refine recruiting strategies and deliver key performance metrics.
• Lead full-cycle recruitment for attorneys, staff and law students.
• Manage relationships with legal search firms, law school career services, and other external partners.
• Partner with the Recruiting Chair to design and execute the summer associate program, including onboarding, assignments, evaluations, and events.
• Lead onboarding and integration for attorneys and staff.
• Collaborate with Marketing and Business Development to lead alumni engagement efforts, including events and communications.
• Develop and manage the annual recruiting budget.

Qualified Applicants Will Have

• At least 5+ years of legal recruiting experience is required.
• Bachelor's degree required.
• Proven experience in leading recruitment strategy and managing full-cycle recruiting.
• Experience with applicant tracking systems (ATS) and other HR technologies.
• Strong leadership, communication, and relationship building skills.
• Experience managing direct reports and cross-functional collaboration.

UB Greensfelder provides top-quality, sophisticated legal services, serving business clients ranging from small entrepreneurs to international companies. Our work environment is business casual and we offer a competitive compensation and benefits package, which includes medical/dental/vision, 401(k) with employer contribution, short and long term disability plans, life insurance, well-being initiatives, and paid parental leave programs. If you desire to work in a truly people-focused environment for a firm that values its employees, then UB Greensfelder is the firm for you.

UB Greensfelder recognizes the importance of forming inclusive teams of attorneys and staff to foster an environment where creative solutions are made for our clients, and all have the opportunity to thrive and succeed. We encourage candidates from a variety of backgrounds to apply to be a part of our team.