Cooley LLP · 5 hours ago
Senior Manager of Career Counseling
Santa Monica
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
$155K/yr - $225K/yr
7+ years expCooley LLP is seeking a Senior Manager of Career Counseling to join their Professional Development team. This role will build and lead the Cooley Career Counseling Office, providing personalized job search support and resources for attorneys exploring career paths beyond the firm.
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Responsibilities
Provide confidential advising to attorneys exploring roles outside of the firm, including in‑house, public sector, nonprofit, and alternative legal or business paths
Guide attorneys through career exploration, decision‑making, and transition planning
Offer tailored feedback on resumes, LinkedIn profiles, personal narratives, and job‑search strategy
Provide mock interview practice, preparing attorneys for each stage of the hiring process, from screening interviews to senior‑level negotiations
Manage and expand a curated job board featuring in‑house roles, government positions, secondments, and alumni‑submitted opportunities
Develop relationships with legal recruiters, in‑house counsel, and alumni to source new postings
Facilitate introductions and connections when appropriate
Create career‑focused programs such as:
Panels featuring alumni and clients in various industries
Webinars on transition strategy (e.g., in‑house expectations, business acumen)
Maintain a secondment interest list
Work with the Associate Director of Legal Talent who manages the secondment program to facilitate the identification, deployment, and reintegration of secondees
Partner with the Marketing team to connect departing attorneys to the firm’s alumni support team
Collaborate with the Business Development team to identify opportunities where the Career Counseling Office can enhance client engagement, for instance, by helping clients source talent from among attorneys already known to be exploring external opportunities
Make career support services available to Cooley alumni
Track evolving hiring trends in in‑house departments and legal markets
Share insights with Legal Talent and firm leadership to shape strategic planning
Maintain metrics on counseling volume, outcomes, and placements
Serve as supervisor and mentor to direct reports
Provide day-to-day supervision of direct reports, ensure compliance with assigned work hours and monitor for compliance with all firm and department policies. Manage staffing coverage, review and process time logs/time off requests
Support business professional development and continued educational opportunities
In collaboration with Director of Associate Development and HR, participate in hiring, performance appraisals, counseling, termination and other employee lifecycle events for those reporting to this role
All other duties as assigned or required
Qualification
Required
After orientation at Cooley LLP, exhibit proficiency in the Microsoft Office suite, iManage and other firm applications
Ability to work extended and/or weekend hours, as required
Ability to travel, as required
7+ years of experience in one or more of the following with 2+ years exempt/management experience in applicable field: Attorney professional development, Career counseling/coaching, Attorney recruiting, In-house or law firm practice, Alumni relations or legal career services, Demonstrated experience advising lawyers on career transitions, ideally including in-house moves, Familiarity with legal markets, legal operations, and corporate hiring needs
Preferred
Bachelor's and/or JD Degree
Supervisory experience
Benefits
Medical
Health savings account (with applicable medical plan)
Dental
Vision
Health and/or dependent care flexible spending accounts
Pre-tax commuter benefits
Life insurance
AD&D
Long-term care coverage
Backup care for children and/or adults
Other parental support benefits
Firm-paid life insurance
AD&D
LTD
Short term medical benefits
21 days of Paid Time Off (“PTO”)
10 paid holidays each year
Generous parental leave
Fertility benefits
Company
Cooley LLP
Clients partner with Cooley on transformative deals, complex IP and regulatory matters, and high-stakes litigation.
1001-5000 employees
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