Talent Acquisition Manager, Partners & Counsel

MWE•Washington, DC

6d•$130,000 - $170,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The Talent Acquisition Manager, Partners & Counsel works closely with Firm leadership to identify and execute upon global lateral partner recruitment strategies. This position utilizes best in class intelligence and market research to ensure McDermott attracts and secures top partner level talent. The Talent Acquisition Manager, Partners & Counsel relies on experience and judgment, along with a deep understanding of Firm objectives, to achieve lateral partner hiring and performance goals.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree required.
Minimum of seven (7) years of progressive experience in recruiting or talent acquisition, preferably within a law firm, legal recruiting agency, or professional services environment; or background practicing law with significant involvement in firm recruiting initiatives.
Strong understanding of legal recruiting processes, law firm partnership structures, and the broader legal market strongly preferred.
Proven experience managing complex, fast-paced processes or operational functions within a client-service environment.
Ability to build credibility and trusted relationships with firm leadership, displaying high executive presence, sound judgment, and absolute discretion with confidential matters.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and applicant tracking systems (e.g., viDesktop or similar database platforms); experience leveraging data, reporting tools, or emerging AI capabilities is preferred.
Excellent written, verbal, interpersonal, and presentation skills.
Willingness and desire to work with innovative technology platforms
Ability to work under tight deadlines and prioritize responsibilities

Nice To Haves

Strong understanding of legal recruiting processes, law firm partnership structures, and the broader legal market strongly preferred.
Experience leveraging data, reporting tools, or emerging AI capabilities is preferred.

Responsibilities

Manage the full lifecycle of lateral partner and counsel recruiting processes across multiple offices, departments, and administrative teams.
Collaborate with the Director and recruiting team to maintain and strengthen relationships with legal search firms and external recruiting contacts.
Oversee all aspects of candidate interviews
Support recruiting-related due diligence processes
Identify opportunities to enhance recruiting operations, reporting, workflows, and processes, including leveraging technology, data analytics, and emerging AI tools.
Manage special projects, including oversite of other team members
Ability to quickly perform other related duties as assigned