Strategic Lateral Partner Talent Leader

Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP; Orlando, Northern (FL, KY); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP in Orlando is seeking a Senior Lateral Partner Recruiter to lead the full-cycle recruitment for partner hires, developing strategic initiatives to identify, engage, and place top legal talent.

You will partner with firm leadership to understand hiring needs, build proactive pipelines through research and referrals, collaborate with search firms, and maintain accurate ATS records while driving an exceptional candidate experience.

Qualifications

• Minimum seven years of proven legal recruiting experience.
• Strong knowledge of partner recruitment and the legal market.
• Ability to build credibility with attorneys, leadership, and candidates.

Responsibilities

• Lead the full-cycle recruitment process for lateral partner hiring and develop strategic initiatives.
• Collaborate with firm leadership, external search firms, and partners to align with growing needs.
• Maintain candidate records in the ATS, monitor metrics, and drive process improvements.

Skills

Full-cycle recruitment

Partner recruitment

Stakeholder management

Talent pipeline development

Tools

MS Office

ATS software

Job description

Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP in Orlando is seeking a Senior Lateral Partner Recruiter to lead the full-cycle recruitment for partner hires, developing strategic initiatives to identify, engage, and place top legal talent.

You will partner with firm leadership to understand hiring needs, build proactive pipelines through research and referrals, collaborate with search firms, and maintain accurate ATS records while driving an exceptional candidate experience.