Manager of Attorney Resources

At Fried Frank, we’re a community of 800 lawyers and 500 business services professionals across New York, Washington, DC, London, Frankfurt, and Brussels. We advise leading corporations, investment funds, and financial institutions on high-stakes M A, securities, regulatory matters, real estate, and litigation. Our culture is grounded in our core values — excellence, integrity and collaboration — and is designed to foster continuous learning, meaningful mentorship, and lasting professional growth.

We are firmly committed to pro bono service and social justice, building on a proud legacy in civil rights. Our inclusive talent strategy is a core part of our broader talent management efforts and we remain steadfast in fostering a workplace where everyone has the opportunity to grow, thrive, and become their best professional and personal selves. Our business services professionals are integral to the firm’s success, driving innovation, operational excellence and exceptional client service across all areas of the firm.

Compensation

and a comprehensive

Benefits

package, including comprehensive medical coverage, retirement plans and health and wellness initiatives designed to support your personal and professional wellbeing. We welcome passionate, driven individuals to join us, and be part of a team where you’ll be supported, inspired and empowered to build an exceptional career. Position Summary : This role supports the Director of Attorney Resources in all aspects of human resources related to attorneys in the firm’s US offices.

This role acts as a primary resource to provide high level HR support relating to attorneys in the Washington, DC office, as well as to develop and increase employee engagement amongst the attorneys in the DC office. The position plays an integral role to ensure DC attorneys have appropriate involvement and representation in firmwide initiatives. This role acts as a primary resource to provide a wide-range of immigration related support for Firm attorneys in the NY and DC offices.

This role acts as a resource for US office and firmwide initiatives, working with the Director and the Senior Manager. Job Relationships : This is a highly visible position and as such requires frequent interaction and collaboration with Partners, Special Counsel, Associates and Business Services employees. Works closely cross-functionally with the global Human Capital Management (HCM) team and is responsible for the delivery of the end to end employee lifecycle in DC partnering with others members of the team as appropriate.

This position will also partner with other departments as needed including Information Systems, Operations and Finance to provide excellent customer service to attorneys of all levels. Leverages the Attorney Resources Coordinator (NY).

Responsibilities

: Provides high level HR service and full administrative support in the execution of attorney-related HR processes and initiatives such as onboarding, off-boarding, performance management, talent management, and employee engagement. Liaises with Director of Attorney Resources on all policies and procedures relating to the DC office. This includes communication of policies and ensuring compliance with Federal and State regulations.

Works with the team to develop and maintain comprehensive Attorney Manual; manages compliance with policies; responds to inquiries about the application of policies to specific situations. Acts as an employee relations specialist and, working with the Director, investigates issues, conflicts and grievances and recommends corrective action, and when appropriate, disciplinary action and/or termination of employment. Supports Director and Practices Group Management to counsel and guide client base with performance management issues.

Engages with associates and acts as support and liaison with DC Associates.