Practice Group / Department:

US Business Services Leadership

Job Description

We are a global law firm with a powerful strategic focus and real momentum. Our industry-focused strategy is seeing us take on pioneering work in places that others have yet to reach. Our shared values define our culture and our workplace. You will find us to be unusually collegial, team-oriented, and ready to innovate. We work seamlessly across practices, offices and around the world. This elimination of boundaries has allowed us to evolve into a law firm that works as hard for its culture as it does for its clients.

The US Chief People and Development Officer will oversee and manage all aspects of the people functions that support the legal practice including, human resources, recruiting, legal talent management, talent development and office administration. This individual works collaboratively with the Chief Operating Officer, Practice Group Leaders, Practice Team Leaders, Partners-in-Charge, Business Services Chiefs, other members of the US executive leadership team, and partners at the firm, and with counterparts across other global regions on various strategic initiatives. This role will report directly to the US Chief Operating Officer and can be located in any of our US offices.

Key accountabilities include, but are not limited to:

Develop and implement a comprehensive people strategy that aligns with the firm’s business objectives and enhances the employee experience across all US offices.
Act as a trusted advisor to the US executive leadership team, offering insights and recommendations on people-related matters.
Oversee the recruitment, management, and development of talent, including succession planning, performance management, and career development programs for non-partner attorneys and firm personnel at all levels.
Assess and advise on the effects of long-term plans for new programs, strategies and regulatory actions, particularly in relation to attracting, motivating, developing and retaining talent.
Provide strategic oversight and leadership to office administration and legal support teams, ensuring smooth and effective operations across all offices.
Lead the development of forward-thinking compensation and benefits programs that effectively motivate, reward, and safeguard employees, while supporting their overall well-being.
Drive innovation and continuous improvement across all people-related functions.
Foster an inclusive and equitable workplace where personnel feel valued and respected.
Ensure team members are motivated to contribute fully to the firm’s objectives, aligned with the firm's ethics and culture, and supported with relevant development opportunities and coaching.

Candidate Profile:

Senior-level management experience is required. 15+ years of progressively responsible HR management and people administration experience in a legal or professional service industry is desired.
Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Human Resource Management, or a closely related field is required.
Understands progressive human resources/legal talent and people strategies, policies, and processes. Is passionate about the role human resources plays in supporting growth, expansion, and the development of a strong, positive, and empowering professional culture.
The ideal candidate will have a track record of success as a senior leader within a multi-national professional services firm.
Aspires to work in an organization that has a fundamental commitment to the Norton Rose Fulbright Business Principles of Quality, Unity, and Integrity. Has a demonstrated ability to foster the development of a culture that supports these values.
An effective and inspiring leader who champions best practices, creative thinking, effective planning, timely decision-making, and operational excellence.
An articulate and clear communicator with highly effective presentation and active listening skills.
Believes that integrity, ethics, respect, consistency, teamwork, and collaboration are critical to both personal and organizational success. Has the strength of character to manage conflict and challenge in an open and honest manner.
Translates business priorities into tangible and measurable deliverables.
Sees issues through the lens of the business case rationale. Has a demonstrated ability to relate to the business and financial management issues facing an international professional services organization.
Understands workflow and need for continually evaluating ways to build efficiency in the system through the application of technology or process improvement or effective utilization of economies of scale.

Please note this job description does not cover or contain all activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change.

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