Manager of Partner Recruitment and Strategic Sourcing
About The Position
Seeking a full-time Manager of Partner Recruitment and Strategic Sourcing. Applicants based in Philadelphia, Chicago or Washington, D.C., will be considered. This role involves working with the Strategic Expansion Team to execute the firm’s lateral partner recruiting strategy and assist in sourcing and recruiting top legal talent. The position requires building strategic relationships with search firms nationally, project managing proactive search activity, and creating candidate target lists. The Manager will maintain market intelligence on competitive lateral activity and serve as a liaison between the recruiting and marketing teams. Responsibilities also include researching and evaluating candidates, coordinating meetings and due diligence processes, and overseeing the recruitment lifecycle for partner-level candidates. Travel is required for recruiter engagement and recruiting-related events. The role also includes managing special projects and attending firm events.
Requirements
- A minimum of five years of recruitment experience.
- A bachelor’s degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience is required.
- Proven track record in legal recruitment.
- Strategic mindset with the ability to develop recruitment strategies aligned with the firm’s strategic plan.
- Strong understanding of the legal market.
- Ability to work independently, quickly learn new subject matter, and adapt to new business environments.
Nice To Haves
- A J.D. is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Work with the Strategic Expansion Team to execute the firm’s lateral partner recruiting strategy and assist in sourcing and recruiting top legal talent.
- Build strategic relationships with search firms nationally to advance the firm’s recruiting strategies, ensuring consistent messaging regarding the firm and its recruiting needs.
- Project manage the firm’s proactive search activity and drive the development and delivery of related research materials to support these initiatives.
- Create candidate target lists and work with practice group leaders/working groups to source and recruit candidates.
- Maintain market intelligence on competitive lateral activity, market trends, and other dynamics across relevant markets.
- Serve as a liaison between the recruiting and marketing teams to enhance recruiting collateral and candidate-facing materials, attract prospects, and educate recruiters and the external market.
- Work with the Strategic Expansion Team on partner-level hiring efforts.
- Research and evaluate introduced candidates and, in collaboration with the Strategic Expansion Team, determine the appropriate initial screening process.
- Coordinate meetings with partner-level candidates and assist in identifying the firm partners who are the best fit to meet with lateral candidates.
- Coordinate candidate due diligence processes for partner-level candidates.
- Assist with oversight of the lifecycle of each partner-level candidate’s recruitment process.
- Travel as required for recruiter engagement in the firm’s various markets and as needed for candidates or other recruiting-related events.
- Manage special projects and perform other work-related duties as assigned.
- Attend firm lateral events and certain practice group events.
Benefits
- The salary range for this role is $145,000 - $180,000
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
