Job Summary
This position is responsible for overseeing and enhancing the comprehensive process of recruiting lateral partners. This includes managing various phases such as searches, offer negotiations, partnership voting, onboarding, and the integration of new hires. The role also involves maintaining relationships with search firms, gathering market intelligence, facilitating communication with stakeholders, preparing reports, and supervising a recruiting coordinator.
Responsibilities
- Oversee the lateral partner recruiting process from start to finish.
- Coordinate search efforts, including managing offers and partnership votes.
- Facilitate the onboarding process and post-start integration for new partners.
- Manage relationships with search firms and leverage market intelligence.
- Communicate effectively with stakeholders and prepare necessary reports.
- Supervise and support a recruiting coordinator in their duties.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree is required; advanced degree is preferred.
- 7–8+ years of experience in legal recruiting, professional services operations, HR, or complex project management.
- Experience in managing junior staff is advantageous.
- Strong skills in partner-facing communication and project management.
- Knowledge of law firm economics and lateral compensation structures.
- Ability to exercise sound judgment and maintain discretion.
- Familiarity with workflow tools, particularly Workday, is desired.
