Strategic Director, Lateral Partner Recruiting

Ladders; New York (NY); On-site; USD 225,000 - 325,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Professional development

Flexible work arrangements

Job summary

Ladders in New York, NY is seeking a Director of Lateral Partner Recruiting to lead the strategic approach to attracting senior legal talent and partners. You will work closely with firm leadership to identify growth opportunities and build a robust pipeline of high-caliber candidates.

The role requires deep knowledge of law firm economics, partner mobility, and senior-level recruitment, with responsibility for overseeing end-to-end recruitment and candidate evaluation in a dynamic market.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 10+ years of legal recruiting experience, preferably within an Am Law 100 firm.
• Significant experience with lateral partner and practice group recruitment.
• Strong understanding of law firm economics and partner mobility trends.
• Exceptional relationship-building and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a strategic lateral partner recruitment strategy.
• Oversee the full lifecycle of lateral partner recruiting.
• Collaborate with leadership to identify growth opportunities.
• Cultivate relationships with high-performing partner candidates.
• Monitor legal market trends and advise on expansion opportunities.
• Establish and maintain professional relationships within the industry.
• Lead candidate evaluation and due diligence efforts.

Skills

Legal recruiting

Lateral partner recruitment

Relationship building

Executive search

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Ladders in New York, NY is seeking a Director of Lateral Partner Recruiting to lead the strategic approach to attracting senior legal talent and partners. You will work closely with firm leadership to identify growth opportunities and build a robust pipeline of high-caliber candidates.

The role requires deep knowledge of law firm economics, partner mobility, and senior-level recruitment, with responsibility for overseeing end-to-end recruitment and candidate evaluation in a dynamic market.