Manager, Lateral Partner Recruiting & Integration
About The Position
Weil seeks the best and brightest talent to join our Administrative Staff team. Our employees are the future of Weil so we invest in their training and development. Our environment embraces and encourages positive-minded professionals who seek to be challenged and acquire knowledge and skills in an atmosphere built on teamwork. Highly skilled and knowledgeable Administrative Staff assist our attorneys in successfully meeting and exceeding client needs and are vital to the overall success of the Firm. Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP seeks a Lateral Partner Recruiting & Integration Manager to support the firm’s strategic growth through lateral partner hiring. Reporting to the Chief of Lateral Partner Recruiting & Integration, this role works closely with firm partners and across departments to develop and execute Weil’s lateral recruitment and integration strategy across multiple offices and practice areas.
Requirements
- 8+ years of experience in lateral partner recruiting, strategic business development, practice management and/or competitive intelligence, preferably within a law firm or professional services environment
- Strong understanding of the legal industry, including law firm practice areas and market dynamics
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to engage effectively at all levels, including firm leadership
- Demonstrated project management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and adapt to shifting demands
- Sound judgment, discretion, and the ability to handle sensitive information with the highest degree of professionalism
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, high-expectation environment
- Bachelor’s degree required
Responsibilities
- Conduct market research to identify and evaluate lateral talent opportunities across practice areas and geographies
- Perform initial analysis on partner candidates to assess strategic fit and client synergies
- Develop candidate briefing materials
- Draft partner communications and other supporting materials
- Liaise with partner candidates, search firms, and internal stakeholders to manage active recruitments
- Stay current on market trends and competitive intelligence
- Maintain pipeline tracking and reporting
- Support special projects related to lateral growth initiatives
- Develop and maintain recruiting-focused collateral in collaboration with the Business Development team
- Develop and execute structured integration programs for lateral partner hires in collaboration with partners and relevant firm departments, ensuring alignment with the firm’s strategic priorities and culture
- Contribute to smooth partner onboarding across administrative, operational, and practice-related workstreams
- Provide ongoing support to lateral hires to facilitate relationship-building and long-term success at the firm
- Any additional responsibilities as required by management.
Benefits
- medical
- dental
- vision
- disability coverage
- life insurance
- flexible spending plan
- 401K plan
- generous paid time off
- holidays
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
