Global Partner Recruiting Specialist

McDermott; Washington (IL); Hybrid; USD 115,000 - 154,000; Full time

Job summary

McDermott Will & Schulte is seeking a Talent Acquisition Specialist for Partners & Counsel in Chicago and Washington, DC. This role coordinates lateral partner recruiting globally and collaborates with search firms to ensure a seamless candidate experience.

The successful candidate will manage interview processes, due diligence, offers, and relationships with agencies and internal stakeholders, with a 3-day-in-office requirement. Competitive compensation is provided.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; five years recruiting experience in a legal environment.
• Experience in partner or lateral associate recruiting preferred.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to handle confidential information and work under deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Own and oversee candidate interview and evaluation processes.
• Coordinate end-to-end due diligence and issue resolution.
• Develop relationships with recruitment agencies and internal stakeholders.
• Assist with end-stage offers and candidate documentation.

Skills

Partner recruiting

Lateral recruiting

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

McDermott Will & Schulte is seeking a Talent Acquisition Specialist for Partners & Counsel in Chicago and Washington, DC. This role coordinates lateral partner recruiting globally and collaborates with search firms to ensure a seamless candidate experience.

The successful candidate will manage interview processes, due diligence, offers, and relationships with agencies and internal stakeholders, with a 3-day-in-office requirement. Competitive compensation is provided.