Senior Manager, Legal Recruiting & Integration (Hybrid)

Thompson Coburn LLP; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 185,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Vision Insurance

Dental Insurance

Life Insurance & ADD policies

Short & Long Term Disability Insurance

Paid Parental Leave

401(k) Profit Sharing plans

Parking/Transportation Stipend

Section 125 Plan (Pre-tax premiums and

Paid Holidays

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Annual Discretionary Bonus

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Employee Wellness Program

Tuition Reimbursement

College Savings Plan Deductions (529)

Long Term Care

Job summary

Thompson Coburn LLP is seeking a Senior Manager of Legal Recruiting & Integration to join a multi-office team. The role focuses on strategic recruitment, integration initiatives for lateral hires, and overseeing programs across offices, with a hybrid-remote schedule after training.

The ideal candidate will bring seven+ years in legal recruiting, three years of leadership, and law-firm experience, along with strong leadership and communication skills to drive growth and operational excellence.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience required.
• Juris Doctor (JD) degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute attorney recruiting and integration strategies that align with firm growth objectives.
• Provide leadership and operational oversight to the Legal Recruiting team.
• Oversee the Summer Associate program across offices.
• Support strategic hiring initiatives through market research and talent trends analysis.
• Cultivate relationships with legal search firms, law schools, and industry contacts.
• Develop and manage integration programs and onboarding plans for associates, partners, and groups.
• Serve as primary contact for attorney integration matters and track progress with metrics.
• Establish, implement, and refine onboarding and integration best practices and materials.
• Coach and evaluate performance of team members and manage compensation discussions.

Skills

Leadership

Attention to detail

Time management

Verbal communication

Written communication

Professionalism

Travel

Education

Bachelor's degree

Juris Doctor (JD) preferred

Job description

Thompson Coburn LLP is seeking a Senior Manager of Legal Recruiting & Integration to join a multi-office team. The role focuses on strategic recruitment, integration initiatives for lateral hires, and overseeing programs across offices, with a hybrid-remote schedule after training.

The ideal candidate will bring seven+ years in legal recruiting, three years of leadership, and law-firm experience, along with strong leadership and communication skills to drive growth and operational excellence.