Partner Recruiting Manager

At Fried Frank, we’re a community of 800 lawyers and 500 business services professionals across New York, Washington, DC, London, Frankfurt, and Brussels. We advise leading corporations, investment funds, and financial institutions on high‑stakes M&A, securities, regulatory matters, real estate, and litigation. Our culture is grounded in our core values — excellence, integrity and collaboration — and is designed to foster continuous learning, meaningful mentorship, and lasting professional growth.

We are firmly committed to pro bono service and social justice, building on a proud legacy in civil rights. Our inclusive talent strategy is a core part of our broader talent management efforts and we remain steadfast in fostering a workplace where everyone has the opportunity to grow, thrive, and become their best professional and personal selves. Our business services professionals are integral to the firm’s success, driving innovation, operational excellence and exceptional client service across all areas of the firm.

We offer competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package, including comprehensive medical coverage, retirement plans and health and wellness initiatives designed to support your personal and professional wellbeing.

We welcome passionate, driven individuals to join us, and be part of a team where you’ll be supported, inspired and empowered to build an exceptional career.

The Partner Recruiting Manager is a key member of the firm’s Partner Recruiting & Integration team, responsible for managing significant lateral partner recruiting initiatives, primarily for the New York office and other locations as assigned. Collaborating closely with the Director of Partner Recruiting and Integration, fellow team members, and firm leaders, the Manager drives targeted search assignments, leverages market intelligence, and partners with recruiting agencies to attract top talent.

The Manager also oversees candidate due diligence, coordinates stakeholder communications, and works cross‑functionally to ensure a seamless onboarding experience for new partners.

• Collaborate with the Director of Partner Recruiting and Integration, other department members, firm leaders, and business services professionals to manage all phases of lateral partner recruiting.
• Assist in developing and refining candidate pipelines through market intelligence, competitor monitoring, and proactive outreach.
• Partner with recruiting agencies to source, map, and strategize recruitment approaches within designated practice areas, regions, or industries.
• Support development and maintenance of recruiting dashboards and regular reporting metrics.
• Provide data‑driven insights and ensure data integrity in applicant tracking systems and recruiting technologies.
• Manage all phases of lateral partner recruiting for the New York office, and other locations as assigned, ensuring timely and effective communication with candidates, recruiting agencies, and internal stakeholders.
• Oversee candidate due diligence for all lateral partner candidates and coordinate with relevant departments to ensure thorough evaluation and risk management.
• Ensure effective communication and coordination with leadership and other stakeholders throughout each candidate’s recruitment process.
• Collaborate with Attorney Resources, Professional Development, Marketing and Business Development, Practice Group Management teams to ensure seamless and best‑in‑class preparations for onboarding and integration.
• Provide regular status updates on candidate processes, issues, and timing to relevant stakeholders.
• Contribute to the development of the broader lateral partner recruitment team, including mentoring, coaching, and fostering a collaborative, high‑performance culture as directed by the Director.
• Identify opportunities for process improvement and promote the adoption of technology (candidate mapping, applicant tracking systems, project management tools, AI) to increase efficiency.
• Maintain standards of excellence and take a best‑practice approach to all projects and processes, prioritizing both firm and candidate experience.
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