Specialist, People Strategy

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About Us

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP has forged a reputation as one of the most prestigious law firms in the world. Relying on innovation, intellect, teamwork and tenacity, our lawyers deliver the highest quality advice and novel solutions to our clients’ legal issues. We are known for handling the most complex transactions, litigation/controversy issues, and regulatory matters, as well as for the strong partnerships we build with clients and each other. Our attorneys, who reflect a broad range of experiences and perspectives, work together seamlessly across 50-plus practices and 21 offices in the world’s major financial centers.

The Opportunity

We are seeking a Specialist, People Strategy to join the firm. You will support the strategic and day-to-day people operations of an assigned region or practice group, with a strong focus on People Strategy, practice support, staffing coordination, talent processes, communications, and operational execution. With guidance as needed from People Strategy Manager (PSM), serves as lead People Strategy resource to Practice Leaders, People Strategy Partners, staffing partners, Partners, counsel, associates, and business services colleagues, helping to drive core talent and business processes that support the priorities and objectives of the assigned population.

Working under the general guidance of a PSM, this role is expected to operate with a high degree of independence, sound judgment, and accountability in managing assigned responsibilities and advancing initiatives. The People Strategy Specialist partners closely with colleagues across Talent Acquisition, People Development, People Operations, Business Development, Knowledge Management, Office Administration, Client Administration, and other Firm functions to support attorney engagement, development, integration, and retention, while helping to foster a collaborative, high-performing, and well-supported practice environment.

Strategic Operations

• Serves as a primary People Strategy contact for an assigned region or practice group, partnering with Practice Leaders, Partners, staffing partners, Partners, counsel, and associates on people-related initiatives and priorities.
• Supports and independently manages cyclical talent and operational processes, including performance management, counsel and partner selection, and pipeline meetings.
• Helps translate practice or regional priorities into actionable People Strategy plans, coordinating with relevant parties to support execution.
• Develops, coordinates, and delivers practice group communications, helping to ensure timely, consistent messaging and alignment with department and firmwide objectives.
• Partners with the centralized Knowledge Management team to organize and maintain practice area or regional resources.
• Liaises with Business Development and Marketing teams to support alignment between departmental goals, pipeline priorities, and broader firm strategies.
• Tracks alumni engagement activity and assist in coordinating secondments.
• Helps identify opportunities to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of departmental operations, and recommends practical solutions.
• Coordinates with Centers of Excellence (COEs) to support implementation of practice-specific goals, including tale...

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