Lateral Integration Manager — Partner Onboarding & Growth

Johnleonard

Boston (MA)

On-site

USD 140,000 - 210,000

Full time

2 days ago

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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.