Beveridge & Diamond is the nation’s first and largest environmental law firm, with seven offices throughout the United States. We seek a proactive, self-starter, who is a diversity-focused leader with law firm recruiting and talent management experience to take a lead role in the Firm’s acquisition, development and support of its attorney talent. 

Responsibilities

The Beveridge & Diamond Chief Talent Officer (CTO) is responsible for coordinating and leading the Firm’s attorney talent recruiting, retention, and development efforts. The CTO reports to the Managing Principal and works with the Management Committee and Recruiting Committee to develop, update, and execute the Firm’s talent recruiting and retention strategy, which is a critical component of the Firm’s Strategic Plan.  The CTO also works with the Management Committee, Regional Office Managing Principals, Chiefs, Managers, and Firm committees and departments to foster a productive, collaborative, positive, inclusive, and supportive workplace for all employees that achieves the Firm’s business objectives and values. The CTO drives talent strategies that promote and reinforce diversity, equity, and inclusion (DE&I). The core priorities of the CTO’s work are to:

1. Implement the Firm’s program to acquire and retain attorney talent with the potential to become exceptional, well-rounded attorneys who have the potential to be leaders within the Firm and the field of environmental law.

2. Develop short-term and long-term initiatives and programs that will facilitate the development of the Firm’s talent and support the Firm’s culture of learning through ongoing training and engagement at all levels. 

3. Support the Firm’s commitment to excellence, creativity, and collaboration.

4. Develop, support, and implement the Firm’s mentorship programs. 

5. Manage and ensure professional support for the Firm’s attorney evaluation program. 

6. Advise on and support the effectiveness of the Firm’s attorney workflow processes.

7. Develop metrics that will enable the CTO team and the Management Committee to track progress on meeting core priorities. 

· Bachelor’s degree or higher preferably in human resources, psychology or communications or related fields; JD preferred. 

· Minimum of 10-15+ years of combined experience in the areas of law firm recruiting, professional development, talent management or related fields with increasing responsibilities over time.

· Demonstrated leadership and management experience. 

· Excellent interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to effectively write and communicate in a concise manner with different stakeholders. 

· Demonstrated commitment to valuing diversity, promoting an inclusive work environment, and staying current with DE&I best practices.

· Ability to think strategically, strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

· Proficiency in Microsoft Teams, WebEx, Zoom, Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint. 

· Proficiency in viDesktop, Litera Systems, or other LMS or HRIS. 

· Ability to travel domestically as needed, conditions permitting, approx. 3-6 times a year.