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We invite you to review our current business services professionals openings to learn about the opportunities available across the firm. 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 OpportunityWe are seeking a Manager, Attorney People Strategy to join the firm. You will be responsible for practice management and attorney/professional development for an assigned global practice group. You will oversee practice management and communications, staffing, workflows, and operational processes while fostering a collaborative and supportive environment for attorneys. You will work closely with Partners, Practice Leaders, Talent Acquisition, People Development and People Operations andother Firm Departments (including Marketing and Business Development, Knowledge Management, Office Administration and Client Administration) to ensure the seamless execution of practice groupgoals and initiatives. This position will be based in our New Yorkoffice and has a hybrid in-office/remote working schedule. Please note that the Firm will not sponsor applicants for work visas for this position. Strategic Operations Acts as a primary point of connect for Practice Leaders, Attorney Development Partners, Partners and all Attorneys for all People Strategy initiatives. Facilitates coordination of cyclical events such as performance management processes, counsel and partner selection, and pipeline meetings. Oversees department communications and ensures alignment with firmwide objectives. Collaborates with the centralized Knowledge Management (KM) team to organize and optimize practice area resources. Liaise with BD/Marketing teams to align departmental/pipeline goals with broader firm strategies and understand the department's business plan. Tracks alumni liaisons and facilitate secondments. Drives efficiency and effectiveness of department operations. Coordinates with Centers of Excellence (COEs) to implement strategic, practice-specific goals, including talent acquisition strategy, training and development needs and operational efficiencies Supports staffing partners and practice leaders in planning, including considering global mobility resourcing. Partners with Business Development department to support lateral partner integration Professional Development Supports career development program that is customized to the department and individual attorneys. Manages all aspects of associate and counsel evaluation processes to ensure constructive feedback is provided and actionable plans are implemented. Ensures feedback is being received and understood. Provides