Director of Lateral Growth — Corporate Practice

Skylla Engineering Ltd.; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 280,000 - 350,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) plan

Discretionary bonus

Paid time off

Job summary

Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP in New York seeks a Director of Lateral Growth to lead the Corporate Practice Group’s lateral partner growth efforts in the United States.

The role reports to the Chief Strategy and Growth Officer and partners with the Lateral Partner Recruiting team to identify and integrate top legal talent aligned with the firm’s growth strategy. Hybrid work is available in the New York office.

Qualifications

• Eight years or more in strategic business development and/or lateral recruitment, preferably in a law firm or professional services.
• Strong understanding of the legal industry, transactional practice areas, partner structures and market dynamics.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to build relationships at all levels.
• Strong project management and ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Advanced proficiency with recruiting tools and databases.
• Ability to work under pressure and think strategically.

Responsibilities

• Partner with corporate practice group leaders to define candidate profiles aligned with growth objectives.
• Advise leaders on lateral hiring trends, market developments and strategy.
• Stay informed on market trends and competitive intelligence in the legal industry.
• Identify client needs that could influence lateral recruitment strategies.
• Collaborate with Lateral Partner Recruiting to manage hiring priorities and candidate profiles.
• Coordinate interviews and create effective internal messaging for candidates.
• Develop and maintain recruiting-focused collateral for the Corporate practice.
• Provide coaching to lateral hires for smooth integration and success.

Skills

Strategic BD

Lateral recruitment

Relationship building

Project management

Strategic thinking

Tools

Applicant tracking systems

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP in New York seeks a Director of Lateral Growth to lead the Corporate Practice Group’s lateral partner growth efforts in the United States.

The role reports to the Chief Strategy and Growth Officer and partners with the Lateral Partner Recruiting team to identify and integrate top legal talent aligned with the firm’s growth strategy. Hybrid work is available in the New York office.