Wisnik Career Enterprises

For the DC Office of an International Law Firm

Responsibilities include:

Serve as the strategic lead for the DC office, driving end-to-end talent acquisition, professional development programming, and attorney engagement initiatives. Supervise local team members and act as a trusted advisor to practice leaders.
Lead strategy and execution of campus recruiting for the DC office, including law school relationship management, on-campus interviews, callback logistics, candidate engagement and the DC summer program.
Design, implement, and evaluate DC associate programming aligned to firm competencies and practice priorities, including training, mentorship, and career development initiatives.
Partner with firm management and operating committees to shape and administer associate retention strategies and the performance management process.
Collaborate with the Inclusion & Engagement Committee to develop and execute firmwide and DC office initiatives that promote belonging, sponsorship, and equitable access to opportunities.
Partner with the Lateral Recruiting Manager on DC-specific searches, advising on sourcing strategies and candidate assessment. Lead the onboarding and integration plan for newly hired associates in DC, ensuring a seamless transition.

Qualifications include:

7+ years of related experience, with demonstrated expertise in legal recruiting, associate development, and human resources practices within a professional services environment.
Proven ability to set strategy, manage complex initiatives, and deliver measurable outcomes across recruiting and professional development functions.
Exceptional written and oral communication skills with the ability to engage effectively at all levels of the firm, including practice leaders and senior management.
Strong interpersonal acumen and relationship-building capabilities.
Ability to lead and support detailed, multifaceted projects from design through implementation, with effective prioritization in dynamic, deadline-driven environments.
Strong professional and ethical standards; must observe confidentiality of personnel and Firm matters.