Manager of Partner Recruiting

Blank Rome LLP; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Blank Rome LLP is seeking a Manager of Partner Recruiting to oversee day-to-day operations and advance lateral partner hiring initiatives. The role partners with senior leaders to drive strategic growth and ensure smooth onboarding, with a hybrid work arrangement across the New York or Philadelphia areas.

The candidate will manage relationships with search firms, supervise onboarding, and support diversity-focused recruitment methodologies, while maintaining accurate data and executive

Qualifications

• 5+ years of recruiting experience in the law firm industry.
• Excellent verbal, written, and presentation skills.
• Ability to communicate with all levels in the firm.
• Client service oriented, highly responsive, and able to interface with executive leadership.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills and relationship-building abilities.
• Willingness to work extended hours as needed; discretion and confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with firm leadership to execute growth goals for partner recruiting.
• Guide candidates through recruiting, onboarding, and integration processes.
• Serve as primary contact for candidates and search firms during lateral hiring.
• Onboard lateral partners seamlessly and manage travel logistics.
• Develop relationships with legal search firms and negotiate proposals.
• Coordinate with branding/marketing to support recruitment objectives.
• Maintain recruitment data and create presentations as needed.
• Train and develop the Lateral Partner Recruiting Assistant.

Skills

Recruiting experience

Communication skills

Client service orientation

Interpersonal skills

Organization

Discretion & confidentiality

Flexibility/late hours

MS Office proficiency

Web conferencing

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Teams

Web conferencing tools

Job description

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.

Job Overview

The Manager of Partner Recruiting oversees the day-to-day administration and assists in leading the overall effectiveness of BR’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 Director of Partner Recruiting, 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.

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.