Director, Professional Talent

Cox & Palmer is a full-service, top-ranked Atlantic Canadian law firm with the knowledge and experience clients rely on for solid legal solutions. Our Halifax office is currently seeking a Director, Professional Talent to join our leadership team.

WHAT WE OFFER

• Work in an interesting, rewarding, and ever-changing professional service environment;
• An inclusive culture that values diverse perspectives and equitable opportunities;
• Professional development and growth opportunities;
• Competitive compensation and benefits package;
• Working with highly skilled support staff; and
• Flexible work arrangements.

EQUITY, DIVERSITY & INCLUSION

We welcome and encourage applications from persons who identify as women, visible minorities, Indigenous, persons with disabilities, members of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community/people with diverse gender identities and sexual orientations. Applicants from these equity-priority groups may self-identify in their application.

SUMMARY OF RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead the strategy and execution of associate lawyer recruitment, development and retention, ensuring alignment with the firm's culture, business goals and career development framework.
• Foster a high-performance, client focused culture by coaching associate lawyers, and embedding best practices for professional growth and continuous learning.
• Manage and execute the performance review process for associate lawyers, with a focus on consistency, fairness and transparency.
• Provide strategic recommendations to firm leadership that support business objectives, while managing and developing two team members within the professional talent function.

SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS

• Five+ years of education and/or experience in law, human resources, adult education or a related field.
• Proven experience leading recruitment, performance management, professional development and engagement initiatives, with a current, hands-on understanding of best practices and a coaching based leadership style.
• Ability to maintain a high degree of professional judgment, confidentiality, tact, diplomacy, and discretion at all times.
• Prior experience in a high-performance, dynamic, complex, and nuanced Professional Services environment would be considered an asset

A detailed job description is available upon request. Candidates should submit a resume and covering letter detailing relevant practice experience to:

Blair White, Chief Operating Officer

nslegalcareers@coxandpalmer.com

We thank all candidates for their interest in Cox & Palmer, only those elected for an interview will be contacted.