Job description

A&O Shearman is a new global industry-leading law firm, with nearly 50 offices in 29 countries worldwide.

Our fluency in English law, US law, and the laws of the world’s most dynamic markets, enables us to provide unmatched insight and seamless delivery to clients. We work on challenging and important deals and disputes that have the potential to shape the future.

We offer exceptional opportunities for our people; opportunities to work for the world’s leading businesses; to transform the status quo, and to deliver your best work, helping you and your career to thrive, while delivering unparalleled outcomes for our clients.

Whether you're helping clients solve complex challenges, transforming the ways we manage our business, or ensuring the smooth-running of our operations, this is an environment where you can belong and excel. We provide first-rate training and development, we are committed to an inclusive environment, and we provide support and ways of working that help you optimise your wellbeing.

What truly defines a career with us? We recruit the best and ask for the best of you. And together, we will redefine success.

Department Purpose and Structure
The Human Resources department at A&O Shearman partners with business and practice teams to attract, develop,
engage, and retain top talent across the firm. We provide strategic advisory and operational support across the full
employee lifecycle, including recruitment, onboarding, performance management, career development, compensation,
employee relations, and engagement.

HR plays a critical role in shaping the firm’s culture and ensuring alignment with its values and strategic goals. We collaborate across functions—including Professional Development, Inclusion, and leadership teams—to deliver people-focused solutions that foster inclusion, drive performance, and support the wellbeing and growth of our employees. 

Role and Responsibilities

On Campus Recruiting

Lead on campus recruiting efforts at top US and Canadian law schools and other target schools; including strategic outreach, program design, and increasing student pipeline for recruiting purposes
Travel to select schools for interviews, job fairs, receptions and other recruiting events
Prepare interview packets, marketing materials, giveaways for recruitment events
Ensure proper staffing for all programs (on campus interviewing, 1L/2L receptions, etc.)
Manage callback interview process and “second look” visits
Manage follow-up efforts and ensure candidates receive proper outreach
Act as a resource and point of contact for attorneys, candidates and vendors
Work with the larger recruiting team to ensure accuracy of information in viRecruit, the firms applicant tracking system
Develop and compile candidate information for partner review; track candidate progression
Enrich relationships with law schools – career planning centers, law student organizations, etc. – through targeted programs, initiatives and innovative events
Work with HR and Lateral Recruiting teams throughout the US and Canada to ensure accuracy and cohesiveness in the recruiting process
Continually assess and improve recruiting processes to ensure maximum efficiency and market competitiveness
Work with various firm stakeholders to help develop innovative ways to disseminate the firm’s recruiting message

Summer Associate Program

Partner with Director, NY Manager and TX/CA Manager to manage and execute all aspects of the AOS Summer Associate Program for US offices, including pre-employment correspondence, planning and execution of summer associate events, monitoring the budget, orientation and onboarding
Act as a key point of contact and resource for summer associates before, during, and after the program
Oversee planning and execution of summer associate pre-orientation program (Winter Weekend)
Manage summer practice group placements and mentor assignments
Liaise with all relevant departments for summer associate onboarding (e.g. office services, technology and training, payroll, work authorization/visa acquisition)
Mentor junior members of the wider recruitment team

Miscellaneous

Actively follow changes in the industry and gather market intelligence
Lead and engage in other departmental responsibilities and/or firm-wide projects.

Key Requirements

A minimum of five years of prior attorney recruiting experience at a law firm
Bachelor's Degree
Strong ability to collaborate and engage with students, lawyers and business teams professionals
Must be a creative problem solver and possess a high level of self-confidence, maturity and excellent judgement
Strong ability to maintain highly confidential and sensitive information
High energy with a great deal of enthusiasm and ability to stay calm under pressure
Detail oriented, exceptionally strong organizational skills and the ability to prioritize several responsibilities, while maintaining accuracy
Excellent written and oral communication skills – including the ability to tailor the communication style to a specific audience
Demonstrates a strong client service orientation
Knowledge of the legal market and current industry is important, as is a willingness to learn

Equal Employment Opportunity, including Veterans and Disability

A&O Shearman is an equal opportunity employer, including Veterans and Disability. Every individual has the right to work in a professional environment that promotes equal opportunity and prohibits discrimination and harassment. This policy applies to all aspects of an individual’s relationship with A&O Shearman, including, without limitation, recruitment, hiring, training and development, promotion, compensation, discipline, termination, and all other terms and conditions of employment.

If you are vision-impaired or have another disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act or similar law and wish to discuss accommodations related to applying for employment at A&O Shearman, please contact US HR Transactions at US-HRTransactions@aoshearman.com or call +1 212 610 6300 and ask for HR Transactions. This role is open to our New York office. For individuals assigned to or hired for this opportunity in New York, the estimated annualized base salary range for this position is $128,000-$166,000. The actual base salary offered will depend on the overall qualifications of the individual applicant for the position and other job-related factors permitted by law. We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package which includes a discretionary bonus, paid leave, life, health, accident, and disability insurance; and a 401(k) plan.

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