Shape how a premier law firm attracts, develops, and sustains top legal and business talent.
Finnegan, Henderson, Farabow, Garrett & Dunner, LLP, a global leader in intellectual property law, is seeking a Senior Director of Talent Acquisition & Professional Development to lead firmwide recruiting and professional development across attorneys and business services. This role focuses on ensuring talent strategies directly support long-term firm growth and performance.
Reporting to the Chief People Officer, the Senior Director will shape and operationalize the firm's talent strategy-bringing structure, consistency, and discipline to recruiting and development while partnering closely with firm leadership to strengthen retention, readiness, and leadership continuity.
The role in action:- Bring structure and discipline to how talent is planned, recruited, and developed firmwide
- Translate firm priorities into integrated recruiting and professional development initiatives
- Strengthen attorney onboarding, development, and leadership readiness
- Establish clear operating standards, workflows, and metrics across Talent functions
- Use data, market insight, and judgment to inform workforce planning and hiring decisions
We are seeking candidates who:- Bring significant experience leading legal recruiting and/or attorney professional development within a law firm or complex professional services environment
- Have partnered at the enterprise level with senior leadership and influenced firmwide outcomes
- Understand how talent acquisition and development intersect with firm strategy and growth
- Measure success through outcomes-quality of hire, readiness, retention, and pipeline strength
- Lead with credibility, sound judgment, and a balance of strategic vision and execution
- Possess 10+ years of relevant experience; law firm experience strongly preferred; bachelor's degree required (JD or advanced degree a plus)
