Partner Recruitment Manager

Partner Recruitment Manager

For the California, Chicago, Texas, Denver, Detroit, Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, or DC Office of a Very Successful National Law Firm.

• Manage the full‑cycle lateral partner recruiting process, including sourcing, interviewing, due diligence, evaluation, offer, and onboarding stages.
• Work with the Director of Legal Recruitment, Chief Growth Officer, and Firm Leaders to identify hiring needs, develop targeted recruitment strategies, and attract top partner‑level talent.
• Advise hiring leaders on best practices for developing role profiles, interviewing, and delivering a consistent, high‑quality candidate experience.
• Serve as a point of contact for lateral partner candidates and external search firms, ensuring a professional, responsive, and seamless recruitment process.
• Contribute to and promote the firm’s brand to enhance its ability to attract high‑quality, high‑performing legal talent in competitive markets.
• Supervise and support junior recruiting staff, including coordinators and specialists.

• 5+ years of lateral recruiting experience in a law‑firm environment.
• Demonstrated ability to work closely with senior stakeholders and influence hiring decisions.
• Strong knowledge of legal recruitment strategies, talent market dynamics, and assessment methodologies.
• Exceptional communication, organizational, and project‑management skills.
• High level of discretion and ability to handle confidential information.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment.

Salary: $150k-$170k