Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

MG+M The Law Firm (MG+M) has an immediate opening for a Director of Talent Acquisition in any of our following office locations: Chicago, IL, St. Louis/Madison County, IL, New Orleans, LA or Wilmington, DE.

MG+M is a nationally renowned litigation law firm concentrating on complex civil matters. The firm's expertise is diverse but focused in the areas of toxic tort, complex product liability, local government, general liability, and commercial litigation. We approach litigation as a unified team, integrating our efforts with those of our clients to advance their interests wherever they do business. Our goal is always to deliver optimal results at the best possible value.

Position Overview: The Director of Talent Acquisition is responsible for leading and optimizing the talent acquisition strategy for the organization. This role involves overseeing the recruitment process, developing innovative sourcing strategies, and ensuring alignment with the company’s overall goals. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in recruitment, strong leadership skills, and a passion for building diverse and high-performing teams. The Director of Talent Acquisition will report directly to the firm's Chief Human Relations Officer.

Key Responsibilities

Recruitment Process Management:

• Oversee the entire recruitment lifecycle, including sourcing, interviewing, and hiring processes.
• Develop and maintain recruitment policies and best practices to enhance efficiency and candidate experience.
• Research, develop, and implement effective recruiting and staffing strategies to attract a diverse pool of qualified and capable talent.
• Conduct compensation analysis.
• Coordinate with Marketing to create uniform, comprehensive, compelling job postings/descriptions to be used as a template for future job postings.
• Oversee Summer Associate/Law Clerk recruitment across offices.
• Attend major recruitment events (i.e., Top Gun at Baylor).

Strategy Development:

• Create and implement a comprehensive talent acquisition strategy aligned with the organization’s objectives.
• Analyze market trends and workforce data to inform recruitment strategies.

Sourcing and Branding:

• Identify and implement innovative sourcing techniques to attract top talent.
• Enhance the company’s employer brand through effective marketing and outreach initiatives.
• Determine how to best maximize MG+M’s use of LinkedIn to boost recruitment efforts while being mindful of cost.
• Coordinate with Marketing to enhance the Firm’s presence/brand across social media platforms, website and job posting sites to attract top talent.

Diversity and Inclusion:

• Champion diversity and inclusion initiatives in the recruitment process to ensure a diverse candidate pool.
• Partner with various departments to promote inclusive hiring practices.

S takeholder Collaboration:

• Collaborate with senior leadership and hiring managers to understand talent needs and develop tailored recruitment strategies.
• Provide insights and recommendations based on talent market trends and competitive analysis.

Data-Driven Decision Making:

• Utilize recruitment metrics and analytics to assess the effectiveness of recruitment strategies and make informed decisions.
• Prepare regular reports on recruitment activities, challenges, and achievements for senior management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field; Master’s degree preferred.
• 7+ years of experience in talent acquisition, with at least 3 years in a leadership role.
• Proven track record of developing and executing successful recruitment strategies.
• Strong understanding of current labor market trends and sourcing techniques.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and negotiation skills.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency in applicant tracking systems (ATS) and HR software.

Why Should You Apply?

MG+M offers a hybrid work environment along with competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and 401(k).

MG+M will not discriminate in its employment practices due to an applicant’s age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, and veteran or disability status. We are committed to cultivating an environment that embraces and promotes diversity as a fundamental value. Minorities and women are encouraged to apply.

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