Human Resource Director
Caldwell | caldwelllaw.com
Location: Boston (HQ) | Offices: Los Angeles, London, Tokyo
About Caldwell:
Caldwell is a global law firm founded by Keegan Caldwell, dedicated to partnering with clients to protect, grow, and defend their most valuable assets. From a one-person office, we have grown into an international firm with offices in Boston, Los Angeles, London, and Tokyo.
Our mission is to combine world-class legal expertise with a forward-thinking, entrepreneurial culture. We are now seeking a Human Resource Director to help us take the next step in our growth by building and leading a people-first HR function across our global offices.
The Role:
The Human Resource Director will serve as a hands-on leader and a strategic business partner to the firm’s leadership. This person will oversee all HR functions across multiple offices, with a strong emphasis on recruiting top talent, building culture, and ensuring global compliance.
This is an opportunity to join a fast-growing firm at a pivotal moment and build the HR foundation for continued global success.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead all aspects of global HR (recruitment, relations, performance, compensation, compliance, culture)
- Execute hiring strategies for legal & professional talent
- Standardize HR policies across offices
- Oversee onboarding & training programs
- Champion DEI initiatives
- Build trusted relationships with staff and partners
- Deliver quarterly HR performance updates
- Administer and interpret candidate assessments, including Kolbe and PRINT surveys
- Coordinate and manage the firm’s professional liability and practice insurance globally, ensuring compliance and coverage across all jurisdictions
Key Performance Expectations:
Measured across:
- Recruiting & Talent Acquisition
- Retention & Engagement
- HR Operations & Compliance
- Performance & Development
- Culture & Inclusion
- Leadership & Strategy
- Global Insurance Coordination
Qualifications:
- 8+ years HR leadership (law firm/global org preferred)
- Strong recruitment expertise
- Global compliance knowledge (US, UK, Japan a plus)
- Hands-on, entrepreneurial operator
- Strong leadership and communication skills
- Demonstrated success with DEI, culture, and engagement initiatives
- Certification in or willingness to become certified with Kolbe and strong knowledge of PRINT® interpretation
- Experience coordinating professional liability or practice insurance programs a plus
- Bachelor’s degree required; advanced HR certification preferred
Why Join Caldwell?
- Be part of a fast-growing global law firm
- Shape culture and HR strategy directly with leadership
- Lead HR globally with autonomy and impact
- Join a culture of innovation, collaboration, and growth
To Apply:
Submit your resume and cover letter at caldwelllaw.com or via LinkedIn.
