Chief Legal Talent & Inclusion Officer

Calibrate is partnering with Fish & Richardson, a premier global intellectual property firm, to recruit their next Chief Legal Talent & Inclusion Officer (CLTIO). The firm is comprised of over 400 lawyers, technology specialists and patent agents across 14 offices throughout North America, Europe, and Asia. Fish promotes a creative, respectful, and inclusive culture that values the diversity of people, experiences, perspectives, talents, and capabilities. The CLTIO will report to the firm’s Chief Operating Officer and work closely with the firm’s management committee, president/CEO, practice group leaders, and other firm management responsible for the firm’s strategy. The CLTIO will collaborate closely with firm leadership and play a critical role in building and driving the firm’s talent strategies and programs to support a high-performing culture at the firm.

The CLTIO is accountable for leading four functions: Legal Recruiting, Professional Development, Pro Bono/Social Responsibility, and Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI). They will serve as a proactive change agent by providing vision, leadership, and strategic thinking as well as tactical implementation.

On behalf of Fish, Calibrate is seeking candidates whose areas of expertise closely align with key strategic priorities that include:

• Demonstrated expertise in talent and DEI best practices for lawyers and business professionals that
• Legal talent strategy, including recruiting, integration, development, engagement, and retention
• Ensuring diversity, inclusion, and equity is embedded throughout all talent functions of the firm
• Is rooted in innovation

And, who excel at:

• Thinking critically about complex challenges to find creative solutions
• Strategic thinking while providing tactical support and direction
• Collaborating with firm management across practice groups and departments
• Developing and leading (virtual) teams
• Working hard in a fast-paced environment with collaborative colleagues that are highly-engaged
• Building and maintaining organizational culture
• Networking with peers in the legal industry and talent/DEI management
• Continuously growing their expertise in law firm talent, DEI, and pro bono management

To be considered for this opportunity, candidates must possess a bachelor’s degree; an advanced degree is highly desired. Candidates will have at least 10 years of relevant experience within a large professional services organization, preferably a law firm, with at least 8 years of experience managing a team in a related field. The CLTIO will be a leader with gravitas who can inspire confidence and earn trust quickly. The firm is committed to fostering a collaborative community environment in which individual and collective growth is valued. Candidates who prioritize these qualities will be highly desired.

While this position may be located in any of the firm’s US-based office locations [Atlanta, GA; Austin, TX; Boston, MA; Dallas, TX; Wilmington, DE; Houston, TX; Los Angeles, CA; Minneapolis, MN; New York, NY; San Diego, CA; Redwood City, CA; or Washington DC], remote locations in the US will be given consideration for exceptionally qualified candidates. The selected candidate will also be expected to travel to the firm’s offices and events, as necessary, to perform the duties of the position.

To express interest in this role, please submit your resume and a cover letter expressing your interest to Kenyan Ingram at [email protected] no later than July 28, 2023.