Lateral Member Recruiting Manager

Dykema•Minneapolis, MN

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

Dykema Gossett PLLC, a leading national law firm, is seeking to hire a Lateral Member Recruiting Manager. The Lateral Member Recruiting Manager will oversee the firm’s lateral member and senior counsel recruiting, integration, and retention efforts, helping to attract and retain exceptional senior-level legal talent firmwide. The Manager will lead the day-to-day execution of lateral member hiring, focusing on pipeline development, candidate management, and process execution, and works closely with firm leadership to support strategic growth priorities. This position is open to all our office locations.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree required; advanced degree (JD, MBA, etc.) preferred.
5+ years of overall legal recruiting experience; 2+ years of lateral partner recruiting experience.
Strong understanding of law firm structures, firm and candidate economics, and partner-level considerations.
Demonstrated ability to manage complex, multi-stakeholder processes.
Strong project management and organizational skills with a high level of attention to detail.
Excellent communication skills and ability to build credibility with firm leaders, candidates, and search firms.
Proactive, resourceful, and comfortable operating in a fast-paced, high-touch environment.
Team-oriented self-starter; ability to prioritize work responsibilities, work independently as needed, and multitask in a fast-paced environment.
Flexible and adaptive to change.
Strong analytical and critical thinking skills.
Excellent judgment and respect for confidentiality.
Willingness to be mentored by experienced professionals to execute job responsibilities.
Strong Microsoft Office skills including Outlook, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
Experience using an applicant tracking system (viRecruit preferred).
Experience with a document management system is required.

Nice To Haves

Experience using an attorney database or business intelligence tool such as Firm Prospects, Pirical, or Leopard List.
Specific experience with NetDocs is a plus.
Comfortability using firm-approved AI tools to aid in candidate searches.
Advanced web skills are helpful.

Responsibilities

Manage day-to-day lateral member recruiting across offices and practice areas.
Build and maintain active pipelines aligned with firm priorities.
Source candidates through direct outreach, referrals, and external recruiters.
Manage recruiter relationships and terms.
Serve as primary point of contact for candidates.
Coordinate and drive interview processes from initial outreach through offer.
Partner with internal stakeholders to gather and assess candidate materials (e.g., LPQ, business plans, financials).
Ensure timely follow-up and process movement.
Work closely with Department Directors, Practice Group Leaders, Office Managing Members, and other firm leadership to understand hiring priorities and market opportunities.
Provide regular updates on pipeline activity, market trends, and candidate progress.
Prepare candidate materials (proposal memo, supporting documents) for Chair and Executive Board review, and support internal discussions related to lateral candidates.
Track and report on market activity, competitor hiring, and emerging opportunities.
Contribute to the development of targeted recruiting strategies by practice and geography.
Identify gaps and opportunities within existing pipelines and recommend proactive approaches.
Identify opportunities to improve recruiting processes, candidate feedback, timelines, and communication.
Maintain accurate and up-to-date data in recruiting systems and reporting tools.
Support the development of consistent, repeatable processes for lateral member recruiting.