Senior Attorney
aba searchNew York, NY
$150,000 - $220,000 per year
Apply now (opens in a new tab)Senior Attorney
L5
aba searchNew York, NYtoday
$150,000 - $220,000 per year
Senior Manager, Attorney Career Counseling – HybridNew York, Boston, Chicago, Southern California, San Francisco, or Washington, DCWhy You'll Want to Join$150,000–$220,000 annual salary range, based on location and experience. Hybrid work arrangement Generous paid time off and holidays Comprehensive benefits package, including strong parental support Opportunity to join an Am Law 100 firm Rare chance to build and shape a new firmwide program Visibility with firm leadership, alumni, and clients Leadership role with direct reports and mentoring responsibility
What You'll Do:
- As the leader of a newly created career counseling office, you'll serve as a trusted resource for attorneys exploring or preparing for careers beyond the firm, helping them identify and pursue fulfilling next steps.
- Provide confidential, one-on-one advising to attorneys exploring in-house, public sector, nonprofit, and alternative legal or business paths
- Guide attorneys through career exploration, decision-making, and transition planning, including feedback on resumes, LinkedIn profiles, personal narratives, and job-search strategy
- Conduct mock interviews that prepare attorneys for every stage of the hiring process, from screening interviews through senior-level negotiations
- Manage and grow a curated job board of in-house, government, secondment, and alumni-submitted opportunities, building relationships with legal recruiters, in-house counsel, and alumni to source new postings
- Create career-focused panels, webinars, and workshops featuring alumni and clients across industries
- Support the firm's secondment program by maintaining an interest list and partnering with the legal talent team to identify, deploy, and reintegrate secondees
- Partner with marketing and business development to connect departing attorneys with alumni resources and identify ways career services can strengthen client relationships
- Track hiring trends across in-house departments and legal markets, share insights with firm leadership, and maintain metrics on counseling volume, outcomes, and placements
- Supervise and mentor direct reports, including staffing coverage, time management, performance appraisals, and other employee lifecycle responsibilities
- What You'll Bring
Required:
7+ years of experience in one or more of the following, with 2+ years of exempt or management experience in the applicable field: attorney professional development, career counseling or coaching, attorney recruiting, in-house or law firm practice, or alumni relations and legal career services Demonstrated experience advising lawyers on career transitions, ideally including in-house moves Familiarity with legal markets, legal operations, and corporate hiring needs Working knowledge of Microsoft Office and the ability to learn iManage and other firm technology Ability to work extended and/or weekend hours and to travel, as required Strong resume editing, interview coaching, and narrative development skills, with excellent written and verbal communication and the ability to give direct yet supportive feedback High emotional intelligence, sound independent judgment, and the discretion to handle sensitive career conversations as a trusted, neutral advisor Especially Helpful: A bachelor's and/or JD degree is preferred, as is prior supervisory experience. A strong aptitude for developing programs and workshops, and comfort building relationships across practice groups, offices, alumni, and clients, are also highly valued. Take the Next StepIf you're a trusted career advisor who enjoys guiding lawyers through important decisions, building programs from the ground up, and work that strengthens a firm's relationships with its alumni and clients, this could be an excellent next move.
Apply now (opens in a new tab)
Level
SeniorL5
Salary
$150,000 - $220,000 per year
Location
New York, NY
Occupation
Lawyers
Industry
Offices of Lawyers
Posted
today
To get sharper similar jobs, create your profile using the link below.