Sr Talent Acquisition Manager- Practice Groups

Jackson Lewis P.C.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life and Disability Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

FSA & Health Savings Account

Firm-paid holidays

Vacation

Sick time

Employee Assistance Program

Other benefits

Job summary

Jackson Lewis P.C. is seeking a Senior Talent Acquisition Manager in New York to lead full life cycle recruitment for attorneys and specialized legal talent. You will partner with Practice Group Leaders to forecast hiring needs, map the market, and design targeted sourcing strategies to attract top legal talent.

The role requires deep knowledge of the legal talent market, strong communication, and the ability to build robust pipelines while ensuring a compliant and efficient recruitment process.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years' experience with practice group heads and partner-level recruitment.

Responsibilities

• Lead full life cycle recruitment for attorneys including associates, counsel, partners, and specialized legal talent.

Skills

Strategic recruitment

Full life cycle recruiting

Market mapping

Sourcing strategies

Communication

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Social media recruiting

Boolean searches

Networking

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in HR/Business

Master’s Degree or JD a plus

Tools

Workday

Applicant Tracking Systems

Resume databases

Internet sourcing tools

Social media recruiting

Job description

Focused on employment and labor law since 1958, Jackson Lewis P.C.’s 1,000+ attorneys located in major cities nationwide consistently identify and respond to new ways workplace law intersects business. We help employers develop proactive strategies, strong policies and business-oriented solutions to cultivate high-functioning workforces that are engaged and stable, and share our clients’ goals to emphasize belonging and respect for the contributions of every employee. The Firm is ranked in the First Tier nationally in the category of Labor and Employment Litigation, as well as in both Employment Law and Labor Law on behalf of Management, in the U.S. News - Best Lawyers “Best Law Firms”.

Practice Group Sr. Talent Acquisition Manager

Job Summary

The Talent Acquisition Manager is responsible for full life cycle recruitment of attorneys and specialized legal talent across designated Practice Groups at Jackson Lewis. This role partners closely with Practice Group Leaders to identify talent needs, develop strategic recruiting plans, and attract high-performing attorneys who support the firm's growth objectives. The successful candidate will bring deep knowledge of the legal talent market, leveraging market intelligence, talent mapping, and targeted sourcing strategies to identify and engage top legal talent. The Talent Acquisition Manager builds and maintains robust talent pipelines and serves as a trusted advisor on workforce planning, competitive market trends, and attorney recruiting best practices.

Essential Functions

• Partner with Practice Group Leaders to develop and execute strategic recruitment plans that support practice growth and business objectives.
• Lead full life cycle recruitment for attorneys, including associates, counsel, partners, and other specialized legal talent.
• Build and maintain strong pipelines of active and passive candidates across key practice areas.
• Develop targeted sourcing strategies and leverage market intelligence to identify and engage top legal talent.
• Advise leadership on talent trends, competitive market insights, and workforce planning.
• Manage the recruitment process from intake through offer, ensuring an exceptional candidate and hiring manager experience.
• Build relationships with legal search firms, professional organizations, and industry networks to expand access to top talent.
• Ensure compliance with employment laws, recruiting best practices, and firm policies throughout the hiring process.
• Draft and deliver clear, professional, and effective communications to candidates, hiring teams, and leadership.

Qualifications/Skills Required

• Minimum 5 years' experience directly with Practice Group heads and experience of strategy and partner level recruitment.
• Established experience and relationships in legal industry preferred.
• Strong interpersonal skills, leader, and good collaborator.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• High sense of urgency that proactively moves the hiring process to completion.
• Ability to multi-task and meet deadlines; strong organizational skills Strong business acumen and ability to communicate effectively with practice group heads, team members, lawyers, law students, search firms and others.
• Understand roles, regulations, and best practices applicable to hiring and recruitment.
• Adept at social media and Boolean searches; ability to effectively network via technology.
• Experience working with applicant tracking systems, resume databases, internet sourcing tools, and social media recruiting.
• Experience with Workday preferred.
• Strategic thinker able to design innovative, differentiating strategies to attract highly qualified candidates and market brand opportunities.

Educational Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field. Master’s Degree or JD a plus.

Salary and Benefits

For the New York, California and Illinois market, the expected salary range for this position is between $150,000 and $190,000. This position is also eligible for annual bonuses. The actual compensation will be determined based on experience and other factors permitted by law.

• medical
• dental
• vision
• life and disability insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Flexible Spending & Health Savings Account
• firm-paid holidays
• vacation
• sick time
• Employee assistance program
• other benefits

We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, gender, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, marital status or any other characteristics protected by law.

We are a preeminent workplace law firm dedicated to our clients and passionate about providing the highest quality, creative and effective representation of employers on the full range of employment and labor law matters, through offices strategically located throughout the country. We provide a rewarding and collegial work environment for the leading attorneys in our field. We work hard to preserve the values that make Jackson Lewis a gratifying place to practice law. We are a law firm where people know each other and work together to best serve our clients.