Wisnik Career Enterprises

For the Atlanta, Chicago, DC, or New York Office of an International Law Firm

Responsibilities include:

Work closely with firm leadership, Practice Group Leaders, and lateral recruiting leads to develop and execute strategic hiring plans across Corporate, Finance & Restructuring, and Real Estate & Investment Funds practices.
Drive proactive sourcing initiatives to build and maintain a robust, diverse pipeline of high-caliber lateral partner candidates aligned with firm growth objectives.
Serve as the primary liaison to candidates, search firms, and internal stakeholders, managing relationships, communications, and the full lifecycle of the recruiting process.
Oversee preparation of interview materials, candidate presentations, internal memoranda, compensation analyses, and offer documentation in collaboration with executive leadership and finance teams.
Manage conflicts checks, diligence processes, candidate questionnaires, and market intelligence reporting to support informed hiring decisions.
Collaborate with integration leadership and Practice Group stakeholders to design and implement strategic onboarding and integration plans that support long-term partner success and engagement.

Qualifications include:

10+ years of experience in law firm partner recruiting or as a transactional attorney, with demonstrated exposure to lateral partner hiring strategy.
Bachelor’s degree required; JD preferred.
Deep understanding of the legal industry, partnership structures, and lateral partner market dynamics across major U.S. markets.
Exceptional leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence senior leaders and maintain strict confidentiality.
Strong analytical and project management capabilities, including experience handling complex compensation structures, pro formas, and high-level negotiations.
Highly organized, strategic, and proactive professional able to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment.