Senior Partner Recruiting Lead – Remote (US Law Firms)

Sterlington, PLLC; Johannesburg; Remote; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Part time

Job summary

A global law firm is seeking a Senior Legal Recruiter to lead recruitment efforts for lateral partners across the U.S. This remote role involves designing sourcing strategies, managing recruitment processes, and fostering relationships within the legal community. Ideal candidates should have a successful track record in recruiting, deep knowledge of the U.S. legal market, and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• Proven track record of successfully recruiting lateral partners at U.S. law firms.
• Demonstrated ability to build and leverage professional networks within the legal industry.
• Self-starter with the ability to work independently in a global, remote-first setting.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end recruitment for lateral partner hires across U.S. practice areas.
• Develop targeted sourcing strategies to engage partner-level candidates.
• Manage negotiation and due diligence processes with professionalism.

Skills

Recruiting lateral partners

Understanding of the U.S. legal market

Building professional networks

Strong communication and negotiation skills

Self-starter in remote settings

Tools

ATS systems (Greenhouse)

Recruitment tools

Job description

A global law firm is seeking a Senior Legal Recruiter to lead recruitment efforts for lateral partners across the U.S. This remote role involves designing sourcing strategies, managing recruitment processes, and fostering relationships within the legal community. Ideal candidates should have a successful track record in recruiting, deep knowledge of the U.S. legal market, and strong communication skills.