Associate Director of Legal Recruiting & Development, Asia
Job Location
Hong Kong
Description
About Kirkland & Ellis
At Kirkland & Ellis, we are united in our ambition and drive to
move forward. We share core values that help us achieve excellence:
collaboration, talent empowerment, dedication to improving our
communities, inclusion, respect and gratitude. We believe our people
are our greatest asset. By investing in the brightest talent and
encouraging each individual's distinct strengths, we create dynamic
teams that operate at the pinnacle of their field. We value unique
perspectives, and want our talented professionals to show up every day
knowing they will engage in meaningful work, continuous learning and
professional development.
As one of the world's leading law firms, we serve a broad range of
clients with market-leading practices in private equity, M&A and
other complex corporate transactions and restructuring; investment
fund formation and management high-stakes litigation and trials; and
government, regulatory and internal investigations. We handle the most
complex and sophisticated legal matters because we don't just meet
industry standards, we create them. We bring innovation and
entrepreneurialism to every engagement and, as a result, have
long-standing client relationships with leading global corporations
and financial sponsors. With 6,500 employees (including 3000+ lawyers)
operating from 19 offices across the United States, Europe, and Asia,
we are one of the largest law firms in the world and a top financial performer.
Position Overview
As a member of the Legal Recruiting & Development Department
("LRD"), the Associate Director Legal Recruiting &
Development will report to the Director Legal Recruiting &
Development International. The role will manage the LRD team in the
Asia offices. The role will provide direction and implementation for
attorney recruiting and professional development at the local offices
level while executing FW initiatives and strategy. The position is
highly visible and responsible for a broad portfolio. This role will
also be charged with primary oversight and administration of the
associate and FLIC review process in the local offices, development
programs, diversity initiatives, women's leadership, attorney
mentoring, and alumni engagement as required. The position will
collaborate with other FW and local LRD departments to help develop
and implement initiatives locally (ex, Diversity, Pro Bono, Alumni
Engagement, CareerLink). Develop and/or lead change environment
efforts across all phases of projects and initiatives to drive the
Firm's culture of continuous improvement.
Essential Functions (This list is not exhaustive and
may be supplemented and changed as necessary.)
Attorney Lateral Recruitment, build relationships with and work
with partners on all aspects of attorney recruiting - including
advising on recruiting trends, market trends and conditions.
Manage relationships with head-hunters and recruitment
consultancies and ensure that K&E standard terms and conditions
are signed.
Oversee receipt of resumes, review and ensure appropriate
offer/rejection/confirmation letters are sent out and ensuring all
FW approval processes are adhered to.
Manage attorney relocation, onboarding and offboarding of attorneys.
Promote K&E through the coordination and attendance at
university law fairs, recruitment talks, office visits and
sponsorship events in Hong Kong and in the PRC. Help organize these
events and coordinate with attorneys/FLICs regarding presentation
preparation and on-site support.
Management of Foreign Legal Consultants (FLICs) and Internship Programs.
Ensure the management of internal trainings, maintenance of
CPD/CLE records and requirements to ensure attorneys are compliant.
Organise the review process for all Asia associates and FLICs and
prepare appropriate materials and reports.
Support the Firm's diversity initiatives and promote Alumni
Engagement initiatives.
Monitor and work within budgets for both recruitment and training
and development.
Manage, train and coach LRD team.
Qualifications & Requirements
Education, Work Experience, Skills
A bachelor's or a law degree and a minimum of 10+ years of
experience, preferably in a law firm or professional services setting.
Excellent oral and written communication skills in English and
Cantonese or Mandarin.
Knowledge of Hong Kong Law Society rules is preferred.
Ability to prioritize work and work on multiple projects in a fast
paced environment.
Be a team player; demonstrate strong client service and ability to
work independently and be able to follow up with minimal instructions.
Technologies/Software
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and strong Excel skills is required.
