Lateral Partner Recruiting Specialist

Gainor Staffing; United States; Remote; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global law firm is seeking a Lateral Partner Recruiting Specialist to join their remote team. The role involves managing the full lifecycle of recruiting, collaborating with leadership, and ensuring a high-quality candidate experience. Ideal candidates should have over 4 years of legal recruiting experience, a knack for navigating fast-paced environments, and strong organizational skills. The salary range is $75,000 – $110,000 annually, depending on experience.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in corporate and agency recruiting, ideally for partners.
• Ability to navigate high-volume and fast-paced workloads.
• Skilled in managing sensitive, high-stakes recruiting processes.

Responsibilities

• Manage the full lifecycle of lateral partner recruiting.
• Collaborate closely with a national team to ensure a high-touch candidate experience.
• Act as a trusted advisor to internal stakeholders throughout the recruiting process.
• Contribute to process improvements in legal recruiting.
• Manage multiple priorities and deadlines effectively.

Skills

Legal recruiting experience

High-volume workload management

Building trust with leadership

Experience with Zoom/Teams

Passion for recruiting

Tools

Applicant Tracking Systems

Job description

Overview

Our client is a global law firm at the forefront of innovation in the legal industry, serving clients across Technology, Energy, Finance, and Life Sciences. Known for its award-winning culture, the firm consistently ranks among the top for pro bono impact, diversity, and workplace flexibility. They are seeking a Lateral Partner Recruiting Specialist to join the team. This role is fully remote and requires a schedule based on Pacific Time.

Who You Are

• A legal recruiting professional with 4+ years of corporate and agency experience in placing attorneys — ideally, partners
• Comfortable navigating high-volume, fast-paced workloads with a calm, solutions-oriented mindset
• Skilled at building trust with senior leadership and managing sensitive, high-stakes recruiting processes
• Experienced with software such as Zoom/Teams, and Applicant Tracking Systems such as LawCruit
• Passionate about your work and energized by helping top talent find the right fit

What You’ll Do

• Serve as a key player in the firm’s strategic growth by managing the full lifecycle of lateral partner recruiting
• Collaborate closely with a national team, including leadership and specialists, to ensure a seamless and high-touch candidate experience
• Act as a trusted advisor to internal stakeholders, providing insights and updates throughout the recruiting process
• Represent the firm with professionalism and discretion in all candidate and agency interactions
• Contribute to ongoing process improvements and help shape the future of legal recruiting at the firm
• Flex your organizational and communication skills to manage multiple priorities and deadlines with precision

What Success Looks Like

• You consistently deliver a smooth, efficient recruiting experience that reflects the firm’s values and culture
• You help the team meet or exceed hiring goals while maintaining a high standard of candidate quality
• You build strong relationships with internal leaders and external candidates, earning a reputation for reliability and discretion
• You demonstrate flexibility and commitment by stepping up during peak periods and contributing beyond your core responsibilities
• You are a go-to resource for partner recruiting strategy and execution within the team

Salary Range

$75,000 – 110,000 annually, based on experience

Gainor is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at Gainor are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender (including gender identity and expression), age, national origin, immigration status, marital or familial status, citizenship status, ancestry, physical or mental disability, genetic information, reproductive health decision making, veteran or military status, or any other characteristic or status protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.