National Lateral Partner Recruiting Director

Cricket Wireless LLC.

Los Angeles (CA)

On-site

USD 225,000 - 325,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Manatt, Phelps & Phillips, LLP seeks a Director of Lateral Partner Recruiting to lead nationwide efforts, shaping strategy and building a robust pipeline of high-performing candidates across practice areas. The role requires deep legal recruiting expertise, Am Law 100 experience, and the ability to advise firm leadership on market opportunities, compensation trends, and competitive intelligence.

Travel may be required. Base pay ranges $225,000–$325,000 with full benefits.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree required.
10+ years of experience in legal recruiting, attorney recruiting, talent acquisition, or related leadership roles.
Prior experience recruiting lateral partners for Am Law 100 firms or leading law firm search firms.
Strong understanding of law firm partnership structures, compensation systems, profitability metrics, conflicts issues, and partner mobility trends.
Demonstrated success partnering with executive-level stakeholders in consultative environments.
Ability to manage highly confidential information with discretion.

Responsibilities

Develop and execute a lateral partner recruitment strategy aligned with growth priorities.
Lead full lifecycle recruitment for lateral partners and practice groups.
Source and maintain pipelines of prospective lateral partners and groups.
Monitor legal market trends and advise leadership on expansion opportunities.
Conduct due diligence on candidates' books of business, profitability, and fit.
Coordinate diligence with Talent, Finance, Conflicts, and leadership.
Present recommendations for management committees and negotiate offers.