Lateral Recruiting Manager/Specialist

For the New York Office of an International Law Firm
This is a filled position.

Responsibilities include:

• Manage lifecycle of firmwide lateral attorney recruitment, from hiring requests through orientation; serve as primary point of contact to internal and external stakeholders;
• Liaise with Practice Leaders, Hiring Partners and firm leadership to understand and identify staffing needs;
• Proactively and creatively source, attract, and engage targeted candidates using a multi-pronged approach;
• Cultivate and maintain relationships with external recruiters; closely manage the firm’s fee agreement process;
• Support all phases of the lateral recruitment process for the US including arranging interviews, collating and disseminating feedback, and coordinating all steps in the hiring process;
• Work closely with the Human Resources Operations and Talent Teams to successfully welcome and integrate lateral attorneys.

Qualifications include:

• 5+ years of professional services recruiting experience, preferably within a law firm; experience with lateral associate recruiting;
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills;
• Ability to conform to shifting priorities, demands, and timelines;
• Must be a team player and exercise good judgment;
• Ability to preserve confidentiality and exercise discretion;
• Ability to work under pressure and have a professional demeanor;

Salary: $120k-$150k