Director, Legal Recruiting & Talent Strategy

Fenwick & West; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 151,000 - 251,000; Full time

Job summary

Fenwick & West seeks a Director of Legal Recruiting to lead attorney recruiting firmwide, overseeing lateral associates, counsel, entry-level attorneys, clerks, and summer interns. The role partners with Hiring Partners and Practice Management to align hiring with firm strategy.

The position champions AI-enabled recruiting tools, manages relationships with search firms, and builds talent pipelines across U.S. offices, requiring 2–3 days in-office work weekly.

Qualifications

• Proven leadership in recruiting and talent strategy.
• Experience implementing AI-enabled recruiting tools and data driven decision making.

Responsibilities

• In close collaboration with Practice Group Leaders and Practice Management, define recruitment strategy for lateral associates and counsel and align hiring criteria.
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Skills

Leadership

Recruiting strategy

AI-enabled recruiting

Relationship management

Team management

Policy & budgeting

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree or J.D.

Tools

AI recruiting tools

Job description

Fenwick & West seeks a Director of Legal Recruiting to lead attorney recruiting firmwide, overseeing lateral associates, counsel, entry-level attorneys, clerks, and summer interns. The role partners with Hiring Partners and Practice Management to align hiring with firm strategy.

The position champions AI-enabled recruiting tools, manages relationships with search firms, and builds talent pipelines across U.S. offices, requiring 2–3 days in-office work weekly.