Lateral Partner Onboarding & Growth Lead

Johnleonard; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

International Law Firm is seeking a Lateral Integration Manager to lead onboarding and strategic integration of lateral partners and senior lawyers from private practice, industry, academia, and government. This role focuses on developing integration plans, coordinating cross-functional teams, and advising on business development strategies.

The position requires a Bachelor’s degree and 8+ years in a law firm or professional services environment, with strong PM, communication, and

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in a law firm or professional services environment
• Experience with business development, lateral recruiting, attorney development
• 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

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 growth
• Coordinate 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

Skills

8+ years of experience

Business development

Lateral recruiting

Attorney development

Project management

Organizational skills

Analytical skills

Relationship-building

Communication skills

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Foundation

InterAction

Job description

International Law Firm is seeking a Lateral Integration Manager to lead onboarding and strategic integration of lateral partners and senior lawyers from private practice, industry, academia, and government. This role focuses on developing integration plans, coordinating cross-functional teams, and advising on business development strategies.

The position requires a Bachelor’s degree and 8+ years in a law firm or professional services environment, with strong PM, communication, and