Strategic Lateral Partner Recruitment Manager

UNKNOWN; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 165,000 - 206,000; Full time

Job summary

For the Boston, D.C., or New York Office of an International Law Firm, the role focuses on identifying strategic hiring opportunities and coordinating targeted partner outreach initiatives. You will manage end-to-end lateral partner recruitment, ensuring a high-touch candidate experience and professional, confidential communication among candidates, recruiters, and leadership.

Ideal candidates bring 5–8+ years in legal recruiting, with 2+ years specifically in the field, and a solid grasp of the

Qualifications

• 5–8+ years of experience, including 2+ years in legal recruiting.
• High degree of discretion with sensitive and confidential matters.
• Extensive knowledge of recruiting, law firms, and the practice of law.
• Strong teamwork skills with a collaborative approach across all seniority levels.
• Open to technological change as generative AI becomes integrated to support efficiency.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with the Director and Practice Group Leaders to identify strategic hiring opportunities and coordinate targeted partner outreach initiatives.
• Manage end-to-end lateral partner recruitment process, ensuring a smooth, high-touch candidate experience.
• Manage communication among candidates, recruiters, and firm leadership, ensuring the highest level of professionalism and confidentiality.
• Maintain awareness of legal market developments and manage a robust pipeline of qualified candidates using market intelligence, legal directories, alumni networks, and firm relationships.
• Manage relationships with preferred legal search firms.
• Prepare materials for Management Committee presentations and maintain accurate records in the firm's recruiting CRM/database.

Skills

Legal recruiting

Partner outreach

Pipeline management

Discretion

Team collaboration

Tools

Recruiting CRM

Job description

For the Boston, D.C., or New York Office of an International Law Firm, the role focuses on identifying strategic hiring opportunities and coordinating targeted partner outreach initiatives. You will manage end-to-end lateral partner recruitment, ensuring a high-touch candidate experience and professional, confidential communication among candidates, recruiters, and leadership.

Ideal candidates bring 5–8+ years in legal recruiting, with 2+ years specifically in the field, and a solid grasp of the