Strategic Partner Recruitment & Sourcing Manager

Cozen O'Connor; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 145,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Cozen O'Connor is seeking a full-time Manager of Partner Recruitment and Strategic Sourcing. The role involves leading lateral partner recruiting, building national relationships with search firms, and driving strategic sourcing initiatives.

Based in Chicago, Philadelphia, or Washington, DC, you will manage candidate pipelines, coordinate candidate meetings with senior leaders, and travel as needed to support recruitment across markets. This role supports the firm's expansion efforts.

Qualifications

• Minimum five years of recruitment experience.
• Bachelor's degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience is required.
• A J.D. is preferred.
• Proven track record in legal recruitment.
• Strategic mindset with the ability to develop recruitment strategies aligned with the firm's strategic plan.
• Strong understanding of the legal market.
• Ability to work independently, quickly learn new subject matter, and adapt to new business environments.

Responsibilities

• Work with Strategic Expansion Team to execute the firm's lateral partner recruiting strategy.
• Build strategic relationships with search firms nationally to advance recruiting strategies.
• Project manage proactive search activity and deliver related research materials.
• Create candidate target lists and work with practice group leaders to source and recruit candidates.
• Maintain market intelligence on competitive lateral activity and market trends.
• Coordinate meetings with partner-level candidates and assist in identifying best-fit partners.
• Oversee lifecycle of each partner-level candidate's recruitment process.

Skills

Recruitment experience

Strategic thinking

Legal market knowledge

Independent work

Relationship building

Education

Bachelor's degree

J.D. preferred

Job description

Cozen O'Connor is seeking a full-time Manager of Partner Recruitment and Strategic Sourcing. The role involves leading lateral partner recruiting, building national relationships with search firms, and driving strategic sourcing initiatives.

Based in Chicago, Philadelphia, or Washington, DC, you will manage candidate pipelines, coordinate candidate meetings with senior leaders, and travel as needed to support recruitment across markets. This role supports the firm's expansion efforts.