Senior Manager of Partner Lateral Recruitment - Leading Global Law Firm
We are representing one of the world's foremost law firms, currently seeking an experienced HR leader to join their team as Senior Manager of Partner Lateral Recruitment. This is a unique opportunity to shape and drive the firm's attorney recruitment strategy, with a focus on lateral hiring in the Chicago, IL market.
Key Responsibilities:
- Strategic Recruitment: Identify individual partner and groups to support the firm's lateral partner hiring objectives, focusing on aligning talent acquisition with the firm's practice areas, industry sectors, and diversity goals.
- Candidate Evaluation: Participate in initial meetings with potential candidates, assessing their fit with the firm's needs while effectively conveying the firm's strategy, culture, and opportunities.
- Vendor Management: Manage relationships with external recruitment agencies, including negotiating fees and service agreements in partnership with the lateral partner recruitment team.
- Interview Coordination: Assist with partner recruitment efforts in the Chicago office by managing interview processes, coordinating schedules, preparing materials, and gathering feedback from key stakeholders.
- Offer Management: Work with sponsoring partners to prepare detailed offer packages and present them for approval by the Management Committee.
- Integration Support: Collaborate with partners and leadership to ensure smooth onboarding and integration of new hires into the firm's culture and practice areas.
Qualifications:
- Education: Bachelor's degree required.
- Experience: Minimum of 5 years in professional recruitment, with at least 3 years specifically focused on lateral partner recruitment.
