Job summary
Job post source
This job is directly from DLA Piper
Job overview
The Senior Lateral Specialist, Integration and Transitions at DLA Piper manages talent integration programs for lateral partners, supporting their onboarding, strategic planning, and performance measurement to enhance firm-wide talent assimilation.
Responsibilities and impact
The role involves developing and executing talent integration initiatives, collaborating with multiple departments to create strategic integration and business plans, improving onboarding and integration processes, managing performance metrics, and maintaining integration content and reporting.
Compensation and benefits
The position offers a salary range of $73,853 to $111,837 annually depending on location and candidate qualifications, along with medical, dental, vision insurance, and a 401(k) retirement plan.
Experience and skills
Candidates should have at least 7 years of relevant experience in practice group management, attorney support, or human resources, with skills in project management, communication, strategic thinking, and knowledge in onboarding, integration, and performance management; marketing and business development experience is preferred.
Career development
The job encourages professional growth through collaboration, continuous improvement, and investment in career development within a supportive firm culture.
Work environment and culture
DLA Piper promotes a bold, collaborative, and supportive work environment focused on meaningful work, career growth, and upholding firm values with options for hybrid work arrangements.
Company information
DLA Piper is a global law firm known for its collaborative culture, providing legal services across multiple sectors with a focus on client representation and employee development.
Team overview
The candidate will work closely with senior leaders in lateral partner integration, marketing, business development, practice group leaders, and other departments to support talent integration efforts.
Job location and travel
The position is available in multiple U.S. offices including Austin, Boston, Chicago, Dallas, Houston, Los Angeles, New York, Palo Alto, Reston, San Diego, San Francisco, and Washington, DC, with potential hybrid work options.
Application process
Applicants must apply online directly through DLA Piper's website; agency applications are not accepted, and accommodations are available upon request via email.
Unique job features
The role offers unique opportunities to lead firm-wide talent integration initiatives, utilize advanced project management and change management techniques, and contribute to continuous improvement of onboarding and integration processes.
Company overview
DLA Piper is a global law firm that provides a wide range of legal services to clients across various industries, including corporate, real estate, litigation, intellectual property, and regulatory matters. The firm generates revenue through legal fees, offering expertise in complex transactions, dispute resolution, and advisory services. Founded in 2005 through a merger of several law firms, DLA Piper has grown to become one of the largest law firms in the world, with a presence in over 40 countries, emphasizing a commitment to diversity, innovation, and client-focused solutions.
How to land this job
Tailor your resume to emphasize experience in talent integration, onboarding, strategic planning, and project management, showcasing your ability to collaborate across multiple departments such as Marketing, Business Development, and HR.
Highlight your skills in process improvement, change management, and performance measurement, using keywords like 'talent integration,' 'onboarding,' 'strategic planning,' and 'project management' to align with the job description.
Apply through DLA Piper’s official corporate careers site and LinkedIn to maximize your application visibility and ensure your submission is tracked properly.
Connect with current employees in the Talent Integration or HR divisions at DLA Piper on LinkedIn; start conversations with ice breakers like commenting on recent firm initiatives, asking about the integration process for lateral partners, or expressing enthusiasm about DLA Piper’s collaborative culture.
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