Lateral Integration & Talent Onboarding Specialist

Spencer Fane LLP; Phoenix (AZ); Hybrid; USD 45,460 - 52,348; Full time

Job summary

Spencer Fane LLP is seeking a Lateral Integration Specialist to support acquisition and integration of lateral Partner candidates, including attorneys and staff. The role coordinates with Operations, HR, and leadership to manage due diligence, onboarding, and integration across offices.

The position requires 3+ years in recruiting or HR operations and strong analytical skills using Excel/Power BI/Tableau. Hybrid work is available with travel to various office locations as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field preferred.
• Minimum 3+ years of recruiting, HR operations, talent acquisition, or professional services integration experience preferred.
• Strong analytical abilities; experience with Excel, Power BI, Tableau or similar tools to produce insights.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the acquisition process for lateral attorneys and Partners, including operational coordination and onboarding planning.
• Facilitate the lateral due diligence process, including information gathering, documentation tracking, and stakeholder follow-up.
• Travel to offices being acquired to support transition planning, onboarding, and integration efforts.
• Coordinate cross-functional conversations between Operations, HR, and relevant people leaders to ensure alignment and readiness.
• Support integration of acquired teams by aligning roles, reporting structures, and operational processes.
• Partner with people leaders to assess job responsibilities and determine appropriate titles and roles.
• Collaborate with HR and Talent Acquisition to prepare and extend employment offers.
• Ensure consistent documentation and compliance throughout the hiring and acquisition process.
• Design and schedule orientation programs for lateral hires and acquired teams; tailor training plans by role and office.
• Support post-integration follow-up to ensure successful transition and engagement.

Skills

Recruiting

HR operations

Talent acquisition

Mergers & acquisitions

Analytical skills

Project management

Communication

Confidentiality

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Excel

Power BI

Tableau

Job description

Spencer Fane LLP is seeking a Lateral Integration Specialist to support acquisition and integration of lateral Partner candidates, including attorneys and staff. The role coordinates with Operations, HR, and leadership to manage due diligence, onboarding, and integration across offices.

The position requires 3+ years in recruiting or HR operations and strong analytical skills using Excel/Power BI/Tableau. Hybrid work is available with travel to various office locations as needed.