Senior Manager of Lateral

Job Summary

The Sr. Manager of Lateral Recruiting is responsible for managing lateral recruitment efforts for lateral attorneys in the Chicago and New York offices, supporting partner‑level hiring firm‑wide in collaboration with the Director of Legal Recruiting, and providing coverage for lateral hiring in other markets across the firm. This role serves as a key representative of the Firm in the Chicago market and plays an integral part in advancing the Firm’s strategic growth initiatives.

Salary: $175,000 – $220,000 (dependent on location and experience level).

• Manage lateral recruiting for partner, associate, counsel, and patent agent positions across Chicago and New York offices, and additional lateral needs across the firm.
• Serve as primary point of contact in Chicago/New York for search firms and candidates.
• Support partner‑level recruiting in partnership with the Director of Legal Recruiting across the firm.
• Identify hiring needs, draft job descriptions in collaboration with practice groups, source candidates, manage interview process, draft and edit offer letters, and ensure due diligence ahead of onboarding.
• Source potential candidates through direct outreach, market research, and referrals.
• Screen prospective candidates to ensure alignment with the Firm’s needs and standards.
• Serve as a liaison to practice group leaders and directors.
• Maintain and update recruiting policies and programs to align with best practices and the Firm’s strategy.
• Manage and analyze recruiting data.
• Analyze compensation trends and market data to provide strategic offer recommendations and lead candidate compensation discussions and negotiations.
• Collaborate with recruiting and marketing teams to enhance recruiting collateral and candidate‑facing materials.
• Stay informed on industry and market trends to refine recruiting strategies and programs.
• Support the Director of Legal Recruitment as needed.
• Foster a diverse, inclusive, and positive candidate experience in line with Firm values.

• Bachelor’s Degree required; J.D. preferred.
• 4+ years of experience independently managing recruiting processes in a law firm or legal search firm required.
• Relevant attorney recruiting experience required.
• Knowledge of recruiting best practices with a focus on continuous improvement.
• Strong research and data analysis skills.
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Team‑oriented and collaborative mentality.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality with sensitive information, demonstrating a high degree of professionalism.
• Strong organizational and multitasking skills with minimal supervision.
• Proficient in Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel.
• Ability to complete all essential job duties.

• Paid time off.
• Health, vision, and dental insurance.
• 401(k) with employer match.
• Life insurance.

Ice Miller is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Candidates must have permanent authorization to work in the United States.