Lateral Partner Integration Director

Sidley Austin LLP; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 300,000 - 360,000; Full time

Job summary

Sidley Austin LLP is seeking a Lateral Intake Director to oversee onboarding of lateral partners’ clients and matters. You will coordinate conflicts searches, client evaluations, and matter openings, serving as the single point of accountability and collaborating with Accounting, IT, HR, and BD for seamless transitions.

The role reports to the Deputy General Counsel in a hybrid Chicago setting. Ideal candidates hold a JD with 10+ years in conflicts/new business intake or legal operations at a

Qualifications

• J.D. and 10+ years in conflicts/new business intake or legal ops.
• Experience leading cross-functional projects with tight deadlines.
• Knowledge of ABA conflicts of interest and intake processes.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office; familiarity with risk apps.

Responsibilities

• Direct lateral partner onboarding and intake program execution.
• Coordinate conflicts searches, client evaluations, and matter openings.
• Synchronize onboarding with accounting, billing, records, IT, HR and BD.
• Establish KPIs and timelines; escalate delays to senior leadership.
• Serve as primary contact for transitioning lateral partners.
• Develop firm-wide policies for onboarding and drive process improvements.
• Lead cross-functional teams and provide coaching on onboarding.
• Report onboarding metrics and risks to leadership.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Stakeholder management

Risk management

Attention to detail

Discretion

Education

J.D.

Tools

Intapp Open

Intapp Walls

Elite

Job description

Sidley Austin LLP is seeking a Lateral Intake Director to oversee onboarding of lateral partners’ clients and matters. You will coordinate conflicts searches, client evaluations, and matter openings, serving as the single point of accountability and collaborating with Accounting, IT, HR, and BD for seamless transitions.

The role reports to the Deputy General Counsel in a hybrid Chicago setting. Ideal candidates hold a JD with 10+ years in conflicts/new business intake or legal operations at a