Director of Associate Recruitment

Ladders; New York (NY); Vor Ort; USD 272.000 - 384.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Medical insurance

401(k) match

Paid time off

Professional development

Bonuses

Collaborative environment

Zusammenfassung

Ladders, a leader in the Legal & Accounting space, seeks a Director of Associate Recruitment to shape strategy across U.S. offices. You will drive law school engagement, lateral hiring, and the candidate experience while partnering with legal leadership and external recruiters.

You will oversee programs, policies, and metrics to create a competitive and effective associate recruitment function, including summer programs and continuous process improvements.

Qualifikationen

• 10+ years of experience in legal recruitment or related field.
• Experience leading a team of two or more with mentorship responsibilities.
• Bachelor's degree required; advanced degree is a plus.
• Expertise in legal recruitment technologies and software.
• Strong communication and negotiation skills.
• Demonstrated ability to manage complex projects with strong attention to detail.
• Strong awareness of current trends and changes in the law firm recruiting landscape.

Aufgaben

• Develop and implement a strategic approach to law school recruitment and sponsorships
• Cultivate relationships with law schools and the legal community to enhance recruitment efforts
• Oversee lateral associate recruitment programs across U.S. offices
• Ensure effective implementation of hiring processes and maintain external recruiter relationships
• Manage and update U.S. associate recruitment policies and practices
• Direct the development and execution of summer associate programs
• Establish metrics to assess and improve recruiting strategies and practices

Kenntnisse

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Communication

Negotiation

Project management

Mentorship

Talent assessment

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree

Advanced degree preferred

Tools

Legal recruitment software

Jobbeschreibung

For our client, we are seeking a Director of Associate Recruitment to join the team of a leader in the Legal & Accounting space.

This role will lead associate recruiting strategy with a strong emphasis on law school engagement, lateral hiring, and the candidate experience across multiple U.S. offices. The position partners closely with legal leadership, external recruiting partners, and law schools to support high-quality hiring outcomes. It also oversees programs, policies, and metrics that shape a competitive and effective associate recruitment function.

Location: New York, NY

Compensation: $272,000 – $384,000 annually

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a strategic approach to law school recruitment and sponsorships
• Cultivate relationships with law schools and the legal community to enhance recruitment efforts
• Oversee lateral associate recruitment programs across U.S. offices
• Ensure effective implementation of hiring processes and maintain external recruiter relationships
• Manage and update U.S. associate recruitment policies and practices
• Direct the development and execution of summer associate programs
• Establish metrics to assess and improve recruiting strategies and practices

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in legal recruitment or a related field, including senior-level roles
• Experience leading a team of two or more with mentorship responsibilities
• Bachelor's degree required; advanced degree is a plus
• Expertise in legal recruitment technologies and software
• Strong communication and negotiation skills
• Demonstrated ability to manage complex projects with strong attention to detail
• Strong awareness of current trends and changes in the law firm recruiting landscape

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan with employer match
• Paid time off and flexible scheduling
• Professional development and training opportunities
• Annual performance-based bonuses
• Collaborative and inclusive work environment

Our client is an equal opportunity employer.