Senior Recruiting Manager

Bracewell•Houston, TX

About The Position

The Senior Recruiting Manager leads recruiting for assigned offices, with a focus on summer associates and lateral attorney hires. Working closely with hiring partners and office leaders, this role reports to the Director of Recruiting and Professional Development and ensures that recruiting processes align with the firm’s goals and strategy. The position manages the full recruiting lifecycle and requires professional services recruiting experience, strategic judgment, and a results-oriented approach. The Senior Recruiting Manager oversees summer associate programs, campus recruiting and outreach, and lateral attorney recruitment. The role also manages recruiting systems and reporting, recruiting communications and external relationships, and candidate experiences. It manages, mentors, and develops junior recruiters and may perform other assigned duties, including updating the careers pages of Bracewell.com and maintaining Searcy.

Requirements

Strong oral and written communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to influence and engage key stakeholders.
Ability to manage multiple complex recruiting processes in a fast-paced environment with strong attention to detail.
Demonstrated leadership ability and experience managing teams and collaborating across functions.
Highly organized, strategic, and results-driven, with a focus on process improvement and efficiency.
Strong problem-solving skills, resourcefulness, and ability to handle competing priorities.
Professional demeanor and exceptional customer service skills.
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
Ability to travel and work evenings or weekends as needed.
Ability to build strong relationships with internal stakeholders, external vendors, and candidates.
Bachelor’s degree required.
Minimum 8–10 years of professional services recruiting experience, focused on law firm or legal industry recruitment.

Nice To Haves

Experience with ViRecruit or similar recruiting software.
Advanced degree or certifications in Human Resources or related fields.

Responsibilities

Lead the development and execution of recruiting strategies for summer associate programs and lateral attorney hiring, aligned with the firm’s long-term goals.
Analyze hiring needs, project future hiring trends, and recommend process improvements to meet staffing objectives.
Oversee all aspects of the Summer Associate Program, including planning, onboarding, offboarding, work assignments, mentor programs, practice area rotations, evaluations, budget tracking, and event planning.
Ensure a seamless experience for summer associates from recruitment through full-time transition.
Manage the strategy, planning, and execution of on-campus interviews, 1L hiring programs, and other campus outreach initiatives.
Collaborate with law school career services and student groups to maintain relationships.
Lead lateral attorney recruitment in collaboration with department heads, section leaders, and the Director of Recruiting and Professional Development.
Oversee callback interview coordination, offer processes, and new hire orientations.
Maintain and optimize the recruiting database and applicant tracking system, ensuring information is accurate and current.
Generate statistical reports and provide senior leadership with insights into recruiting trends and metrics.
Work with the Communications team to create and update recruiting marketing materials and ensure consistent messaging across recruiting channels and external communications.
Maintain contact with external vendors, law schools, and other relevant organizations to strengthen the recruitment pipeline.
Represent the firm at recruiting events and establish a presence at targeted schools.
Perform other assigned duties, including updating Bracewell.com careers pages, maintaining Searcy, and working with the Communications team on recruiting marketing materials.
Manage, mentor, and develop junior recruiters, providing training and day-to-day guidance and supporting individual and team recruiting goals.
Serve as the primary point of contact for candidates, including summer associates, lateral attorney candidates, and new hires, to ensure a positive experience throughout recruiting and beyond.