Senior Legal Talent Acquisition Manager

Hawthorne Lane; Alexandria (VA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Comprehensive benefits

100% on-site in Alexandria

Job summary

Hawthorne Lane, a boutique law firm, is seeking a Legal Recruiting Manager to lead the firm’s attorney talent acquisition strategy and full lifecycle recruitment. This on-site role in Alexandria requires proactive sourcing, market mapping, and managing search firms to secure top-tier legal talent.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years of law firm recruiting experience, strong sourcing and interviewing skills, and a client-focused, high-touch approach in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of five years of recruiting experience in a law firm.
• Law firm recruitment experience preferred, especially large firms.

Responsibilities

• Own the full lifecycle of attorney recruitment across the firm, from needs to offer.
• Source qualified candidates via LinkedIn, databases, directories, and events.
• Manage external search firms, including agreements and communications.
• Review resumes and conduct interviews to assess qualifications and fit.
• Track compensation benchmarks and market data to inform TA strategy.

Skills

Full lifecycle recruiting

Sourcing

Interviewing

Relationship management

Offer negotiation

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

LinkedIn Recruiter

Legal databases

Job description

Hawthorne Lane, a boutique law firm, is seeking a Legal Recruiting Manager to lead the firm’s attorney talent acquisition strategy and full lifecycle recruitment. This on-site role in Alexandria requires proactive sourcing, market mapping, and managing search firms to secure top-tier legal talent.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years of law firm recruiting experience, strong sourcing and interviewing skills, and a client-focused, high-touch approach in a fast-paced environment.