Legal Partner Recruiting Manager

4 weeks ago


New York, New York, United States Michael Page Full time
Global, mid sized law firm looking for someone to lead partner recruiting3 days in NYC, $200k-$275k, must have legal partner recruiting experience About Our Client

Mid-sized, growing global law firm is looking for a Lateral Partner Recruiting Manager to join their team. This role is critical to the continued growth and success of our firm, as it focuses on identifying, attracting, and securing top-tier lateral partners. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in partner-level recruitment within a law firm setting and a deep understanding of the legal industry.

Hybrid schedule - 3 days a week in midtown, NYC. $200k-$275k

Job Description

Lead Lateral Partner Recruitment: Manage the full-cycle recruitment process for lateral partners, from sourcing and initial outreach to offer negotiation and onboarding.Strategy Development: Develop and execute strategic recruitment plans to identify and attract high-caliber partners who align with the firm's growth objectives and culture.Candidate Sourcing: Utilize a variety of sourcing methods, including networking, headhunting, and leveraging industry contacts, to build a strong pipeline of potential lateral partner candidates.Candidate Assessment: Evaluate candidates based on their legal expertise, client base, cultural fit, and alignment with the firm's strategic goals. Conduct in-depth interviews and assessments.Collaboration with Leadership: Work closely with firm leadership, including Practice Group Leaders and the Executive Committee, to understand hiring needs and ensure alignment with the firm's strategic objectives.Relationship Management: Build and maintain strong relationships with potential candidates, ensuring a positive candidate experience throughout the recruitment process.Market Intelligence: Stay informed about market trends, competitor moves, and industry developments to anticipate hiring needs and proactively engage with top talent.Due Diligence: Oversee the due diligence process for lateral partner candidates, including conflicts checks, background checks, and financial analysis.Onboarding: Collaborate with HR and practice group leaders to ensure a seamless onboarding experience for new lateral partners, facilitating their integration into the firm.

MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.

The Successful Applicant

Experience: Minimum of [5-7] years of experience in partner-level recruitment within a law firm or legal search firm.Industry Knowledge: Deep understanding of the legal industry, particularly the dynamics of lateral partner movement and the factors influencing partner-level recruitment.Communication Skills: Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage and influence senior stakeholders and high-level candidates.Strategic Thinking: Strong strategic thinking and problem-solving abilities, with a track record of successfully recruiting high-impact partners.Confidentiality: Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with the utmost discretion.Team Collaboration: Proven ability to work collaboratively with senior leadership and cross-functional teams within the firm.Networking: Extensive network within the legal industry, with a strong reputation for building and maintaining professional relationships.

What's on Offer

Hybrid schedule - 3 days a week in Midtown, NYC$200k-$275k base + great benefits

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