Strategic Lateral Partner Onboarding Leader

Morrison Foerster; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 156,000 - 218,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

Parental leave

Education reimbursement

Wellness program

Job summary

Morrison Foerster is seeking a Senior Manager, Lateral Partner Integration to lead the onboarding and integration of lateral partners across offices and practices. You will own the end-to-end journey from offer acceptance through the first two years, coordinating with partners, Directors of Administration, IT, and Marketing to ensure a seamless transition and measurable business impact.

You will drive onboarding materials, governance, and training, while partnering with Practice Group leadership

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree plus 7-10 years' minimum relevant experience in law firm attorney recruiting, growth strategy, business development, M&A, or related roles within an AmLaw 100 firm or comparable professional services organization.
• Proven track record of leading complex acquisitions, lateral partner/group hires, and post-transaction integrations with sound judgment and measurable financial impact.
• Excellent end-to-end project management skills to plan, manage, and execute multi-faceted, confidential lateral growth projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end integration of lateral partners, groups, and firm combinations across clients, operations, and culture, designing a scalable framework.
• Ensure integration efforts drive client retention, cross-selling opportunities, and revenue growth, aligning decisions with firm strategy.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for lateral partners from offer acceptance through their first two years, coordinating with sponsor partners and various teams.
• Manage the full onboarding process — including conflicts and background clearance, engagement letters, and tailored onboarding/orientation schedules.
• Design onboarding and orientation materials, including a customized integration presentation deck, for each incoming lateral partner.
• Lead pre-arrival calls and foster early relationships between new hires and the onboarding team; support first-day announcements.
• Manage the lateral integration process by monthly meetings during first 100 days and schedule check-ins as needed.
• Collaborate with firm leadership to provide training and networking opportunities at retreats and department meetings.
• Establish governance, timelines, and success metrics, and report results to CPO and senior leadership.
• Evaluate, mentor, and develop direct reports to meet client service and business objectives.

Skills

End-to-end integration

Lateral partner experience

Project management

Cross-functional collaboration

Data-driven decisions

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Morrison Foerster is seeking a Senior Manager, Lateral Partner Integration to lead the onboarding and integration of lateral partners across offices and practices. You will own the end-to-end journey from offer acceptance through the first two years, coordinating with partners, Directors of Administration, IT, and Marketing to ensure a seamless transition and measurable business impact.

You will drive onboarding materials, governance, and training, while partnering with Practice Group leadership