Managing Director, People

4 weeks ago

Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada McInnes Cooper Full time

Managing Director, People & Culture

McInnes Cooper, founded in 1859, has a rich history of delivering the highest standard of legal work across a range of industries. With over 165 years in business, the firm has continually evolved to meet the needs of its clients, leveraging multidisciplinary teams with the breadth of experience to provide exceptional service. Today, McInnes Cooper continues to serve as a trusted legal advisor, dedicated to fostering the long-term success of iits clients, both locally and globally.

Based in Atlantic Canada and reporting to the Chief Strategy and Operations Officer (CSOO), the Managing Director, People & Culture is a key member of the senior leadership team. This role is crucial in shaping and leading all aspects of the firm's people and culture function. The Managing Director will foster a culture that embraces excellence, innovation, diversity, equity, and inclusion. With a strong emphasis on team building, engagement and technology integration, the Managing Director will lead the development and execution of related functions, including learning and development, to support McInnes Cooper's continued strategic growth.

The Managing Director, People & Culture, is collaborative progresesive, and influentia lin efficiently driving change across a broad range of human resources functions and services, including talent acquisition and retention, performance management, compensation systems, and policy development. As a trusted advisor with strong business acumen and exceptional communication skills, they will provide ongoing support to the Managing Partner and other senior management and business operation leaders. The Managing Director is a supportive leader who strives to positively influence and impact people and culture in alignment with McInnes Cooper's overall business plan objectives.

The ideal candidate has a minimum of 10 years of experience in people and culture, with at least 5 years in a leadership role. They possess an undergraduate degree, with a professional certification in Human Resources. The candidate should have experience in project management, technology implementation, and leading organizational change. Familiarity with a professional services environment, a continuous learning mindset, and proficiency in data analytics and HRIS are highly desirable. The successful candidate is an excellent communicator and an inclusive people leader who excels in coaching, mentoring, and building highly engaged teams.

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For further information about this leadership opportunity, please contact Greg Dickie ) or Erica Armstrong ). Please submit your resume and interest online by clicking "Apply."

McInnes Cooper is committed to building an environment that is diverse and inclusive, representative of the communities in which we serve. Applications are welcomed and encouraged from persons who identify as racially visible, Indigenous, persons with disabilities, women in underrepresented roles, and members of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community. Applicants from these equity deserving groups may self-identify through their cover letter or resume.

McInnes Cooper will provide accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you require an accommodation(s) to participate in the application, interviewing or selection process, please contact Edgarson Moxey at

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