Lateral Integration Manager

Johnleonard; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

John Leonard is seeking a Lateral Integration Manager to lead onboarding and strategic integration of lateral partners and senior lawyers joining from private practice, industry, academia, and government.

Responsibilities include developing integration plans, coordinating cross-functional teams, and advising on business development strategies. This role emphasizes relationship-building, PM, and discretion with confidential information.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Bachelors/degree with 8+ years in law or professional services.
• Experience in business development, lateral recruiting, attorney development.
• Strong PM, organizational, analytical, and relationship-building skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office; Foundation and InterAction preferred.
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
• Adaptability to new technologies, including generative AI tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead lateral attorney integration from pre-arrival through 18 months.
• Develop and manage integration plans focused on business development and practice growth; coordinate cross-functional teams.
• Build relationships with lateral attorneys and advise on business development strategies and client transitions.
• Coordinate introductions, office visits, and internal collaboration opportunities.
• Track integration progress, action items, and success metrics.
• Identify challenges and keep integration efforts moving forward.
• Support lateral integration and business development projects as needed.

Skills

8+ years experience

Business development

Lateral recruiting

Attorney development

Project management

Organizational skills

Analytical skills

Relationship-building

Communication skills

Microsoft Office

Foundation

InterAction

Confidential information handling

Adaptability to AI tools

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Foundation

InterAction

Job description

Required: Bachelor’s degree and 8+ years of experience in a law firm or professional services environment in a business development, lateral recruiting, attorney development, or related role

Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship. This position is not eligible for employer-sponsored work authorization now or in the future.

About the Opportunity

An international law firm is hiring a Lateral Integration Manager to lead the seamless onboarding and strategic integration of lateral partners and select senior lawyers joining the firm from private practice, industry, academia, and government.

Qualifications & Skills

• 8+ years of experience in a law firm or professional services environment
• Experience with business development, lateral recruiting, attorney development, or related functions
• Strong project management, organizational, analytical, and relationship-building skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, deadlines, and stakeholders with sound professional judgment
• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite; Foundation and InterAction experience preferred
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion
• Adaptability to new technologies, including generative AI tools

Key Responsibilities

• Lead lateral attorney integration from pre-arrival through the first 18 months
• Develop and manage customized integration plans focused on business development and practice growthCoordinate cross-functional teams across Clients & Markets, Finance, HR, Information Services, and Practice Management
• Build relationships with lateral attorneys and advise on business development strategies, firm resources, and client transitions
• Coordinate introductions, office visits, and internal collaboration opportunities
• Track integration progress, action items, and key success metrics
• Identify challenges, anticipate next steps, and keep integration efforts moving forward
• Support special lateral integration and business development projects as needed

JOHN LEONARD is an equal opportunity employer committed to representation, belonging, and accessibility in the workplace. All applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.