Manager of Partner Recruiting

Blank Rome LLP; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Blank Rome LLP in New York is seeking a Manager of Partner Recruiting to oversee day-to-day recruitment administration and help lead lateral partner hiring objectives. You will work with the Vice Chair, Co-Chair of Partner Recruiting, and the Chief Legal Talent Officer to drive strategy and execution.

This role offers a hybrid schedule with onsite 3 days per week for NY or Philadelphia offices. You will coordinate recruiting, onboarding, due diligence, and diversity initiatives while reporting

Qualifications

• 5+ years of recruiting experience in the law firm industry.
• Excellent verbal, written, and presentation skills.
• Ability to effectively communicate with all levels in the firm.
• Client service oriented, highly responsive, with executive interface.
• Strong interpersonal, initiative, and organizational skills.
• Willing to work extended hours as needed and maintain confidentiality.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and web conferencing tools.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with leadership to execute growth goals and partner recruiting initiatives.
• Guide candidates through recruiting, onboarding, and integration processes.
• Serve as primary contact for candidates and search firms during lateral hiring.
• Oversee seamless lateral partner onboarding and travel logistics for meetings.
• Develop market research projects and maintain recruitment data and reports.
• Manage relationships with search firms, negotiate proposals and service agreements.
• Coordinate communications and provide offer letters with clear updates to stakeholders.
• Assist in due diligence reviews and conflicts coordination.
• Support diversity objectives and partner recruitment methodologies.

Skills

Recruiting experience

Verbal communication

Written communication

Presentation skills

Client service

Interpersonal skills

Initiative

Organizational skills

Discretion

Confidentiality

Microsoft Office

Web conferencing

Tools

Microsoft Office

Web conferencing tools

Job description

Blank Rome continues to grow, and so does our Partner Recruiting & Integration team! We’re excited to expand our team and welcome new talent to support the firm’s continued growth.

Job Overview

The Manager of Partner Recruiting oversees the day-to-day administration and assists in leading the overall effectiveness of Blank Rome’s partner recruitment initiatives. The Manager of Partner Recruiting works closely with the Vice Chair of the firm, Co-Chair of Partner Recruiting, and the Chief Legal Talent Officer to assess and prioritize firmwide lateral partner hiring objectives.

This role has a hybrid working arrangement. Potential candidates must live within commuting distance of our New York or Philadelphia offices to be onsite 3 days per week. In this role, you will report to the Director of Partner Recruiting and Integration.

Essential Functions

• Collaborate and consult closely as a team with the Managing Director and Director of Partner Recruiting and Integration, Co-Chairs of Partner Recruiting, and Chief Legal Talent Officer to execute on the firm’s strategic growth goals and partner recruiting initiatives.
• Partner with firm leadership (departmental, local office partners, and administrative functions) to guide candidates through the firm’s recruiting, onboarding, and integration processes.
• Serve as primary point of contact for candidates and search firms throughout the lateral hiring process and guide them through the recruiting and onboarding process.
• Responsible for seamless lateral partner onboarding.
• Perform focused market research projects.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with legal search firms; review and negotiate fee proposals and service agreements, and engage recruiters in the identification, evaluation, and acquisition of lateral partner candidates.
• Consult with internal branding and marketing professionals to create effective marketing materials to support the firm's lateral partner recruiting objectives.
• Manage candidate meeting experience and travel. Including interviewer preparations, prep calls, summary of feedback, analysis and organization of supporting documents, and the preparation of offer letters. With discretion and sensitivity, maintain clear and effective communication, keeping all stakeholders informed throughout the process.
• Work closely with the client intake team to execute the firm’s due diligence process. Review conflicts reports and coordinate internal follow-up.
• Assist in the development of partner recruitment methodologies that support and advance the firm's diversity commitment and goals.
• Maintain recruitment data including developing reports, analyzing data, and creating effective presentations as needed.
• Assist with managing, training, and developing the Lateral Partner Recruiting Assistant.
• Act with a high degree of integrity and good judgement at all times; a reflection of the firm’s brand, culture, and mission.
• Perform other responsibilities as assigned.
• Work additional hours as needed to fulfill job requirements.

The above essential functions represent the general nature and level of responsibilities for this position and is not intended to be an all-inclusive list. The firm may modify and amend any job description at any time in its sole discretion.

Skills/Qualifications

• 5+ years of recruiting experience in the law firm industry.
• Excellent verbal, written, and presentation skills.
• Ability to effectively communicate with all levels in the firm.
• Client service oriented, highly responsive, and can effectively interface with the executive leadership of the firm.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills including the ability to leverage internal and external relationships to achieve goals.
• Motivated, proactive, takes initiative, and eager to take ownership.
• Strong organizational skills and is accurate, precise, and follows up regularly and appropriately.
• Ability to work extended hours as some evening and weekend support is required occasionally to meet business demands.
• Ability to act with very good judgement at all times, remain discreet, and maintain confidentiality of sensitive information.
• Proficient in Microsoft Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams).
• Proficient in web-based conference call/web-sharing applications.

Compensation

The salary range for this role is $140,000 - $180,000. Actual salaries will depend on a candidate's geographic location, relevant experience, and skillset. The salary range listed is just one component of Blank Rome’s total compensation package for employees. Other monetary rewards include annual discretionary bonuses based on performance and profit-sharing contributions based on eligibility and firm profitability.

In addition, Blank Rome provides a comprehensive suite of benefits to promote health and financial security, including medical, dental, and vision insurance as well as life, accident, and disability insurance plans. The firm also provides the opportunity to participate in 401(k) retirement benefits, commuter benefits, and well‑being programs.

About Us

Blank Rome is an Am Law 100 firm with 16 offices and 800 attorneys who provide comprehensive legal and advocacy services to clients operating in the United States and around the world. Our professionals have built a reputation for their leading knowledge and experience across a spectrum of industries and are recognized for their commitment to pro bono work in their communities. Since our inception in 1946, Blank Rome’s culture has been dedicated to providing top‑level service to all of our clients and has been rooted in the strength of our diversity and inclusion initiatives. Our commitment to our core values and dedication to providing a supportive and inclusive work environment, allows the firm to attract and retain the brightest in the industry.

EEO Statement

Blank Rome is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, national origin, citizenship status, age, disability, genetic information, marital or family status, or any other status protected by law.

Our core values of respect for the individual, the community, and the law are clearly demonstrated in our ability to recruit and develop a diverse group of exceptionally talented attorneys and professional staff who enable us to best serve our clients and our communities.