Hybrid Lateral Partner Recruitment Manager

WilmerHale; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 155,000 - 193,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Hybrid schedule

Job summary

WilmerHale is seeking a Manager, Lateral Partner Recruitment, to partner with the Director to drive growth through identifying, recruiting, hiring and integrating lateral partners. You will manage the full recruitment lifecycle with firm leadership, search consultants and practice groups.

You will maintain a robust pipeline, coordinate interviews across offices, and produce regular pipeline and metrics reports while safeguarding confidentiality and professionalism throughout the process.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to multitask and pivot with last-minute scheduling
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• High discretion with confidential matters
• Exceptional project management and organizational abilities
• Strong analytical and business judgment
• Strong teamwork and collaboration
• Extensive knowledge of recruiting, law firms and the practice of law
• Detail oriented with high attention to quality
• Open to technological change and AI tools

Responsibilities

• Partners with Director, practice group leaders and firm management to identify strategic hiring opportunities. Coordinates targeted partner outreach initiatives.
• Manages relationships with preferred legal search firms. Engages with search firms to coordinate candidate submissions, interview scheduling, and feedback loops.
• Manages communication among candidates, recruiters, and firm leadership. Ensures recruiting processes are executed with a high level of professionalism and confidentiality.
• Coordinates and owns the scheduling of candidate interviews, across multiple practice groups and offices, often involving complex, multi-party calendars.
• Maintains awareness of partner movement trends and legal market developments. Manages a robust pipeline of qualified candidates using market intelligence, legal directories, alumni networks, and firm relationships.
• Tracks scheduling and pipeline metrics (e.g., time-to-schedule, interview volume) and report status to the Director. Tracks and analyzes lateral market trends, competitor moves, and practice group growth opportunities.
• Manages the end-to-end lateral partner recruitment process, ensuring a smooth, high-touch candidate experience.
• Assists in preparing materials for Partner Admissions/Management Committee presentations.
• Maintains accurate records in the firm's recruiting CRM/database; produces regular pipeline and metrics reports for firm leadership.
• Supports budget tracking related to search firm fees and recruiting expenses.
• Assists the Director with basic research on prospective candidates, practice groups, and market trends.

Skills

Excellent communication

Discretion

Project management

Analytical skills

Team collaboration

Legal recruiting experience

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Job description

WilmerHale is seeking a Manager, Lateral Partner Recruitment, to partner with the Director to drive growth through identifying, recruiting, hiring and integrating lateral partners. You will manage the full recruitment lifecycle with firm leadership, search consultants and practice groups.

You will maintain a robust pipeline, coordinate interviews across offices, and produce regular pipeline and metrics reports while safeguarding confidentiality and professionalism throughout the process.