Associate Director of Lateral Partner Recruiting (Global Law Firm)

LOCATION: New York, NY (Hybrid)

COMPANY: Globally Recognized AM 100 Law Fir

COMP PACKAGE: Base salary up to $235k, discretionary bonus, 401(k)/retirement contributions, comprehensive healthcare coverage, and additional firm-sponsored benefits. Summary for Associate Director of Lateral Partner Recruiting: We’re seeking a dynamic Associate Director of Lateral Partner Recruiting to join a collaborative, fast-paced environment at a globally recognized law firm. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced legal recruiting professional to take on a highly visible leadership role, overseeing lateral partner recruiting initiatives while leading and developing talented recruiting and research teams. You’ll work closely with firm leadership, practice group leaders, and cross-functional teams to drive strategic hiring initiatives, strengthen recruiting operations, and contribute to the continued growth of the firm. Responsibilities for Associate Director of Lateral Partner Recruiting Oversee the full lifecycle of lateral partner recruiting, from candidate engagement and interview coordination through offer and acceptance Lead, supervise, mentor, and develop the Partner Recruiting and Attorney Intelligence & Research teams Partner with practice group leaders, department heads, and firm leadership to execute lateral hiring strategies aligned with the firm's growth objectives Oversee candidate evaluations, due diligence, interview processes, recruiting materials, business cases, and offer packages Collaborate with Conflicts, Finance, Business Development, Marketing, and Attorney Integration to ensure seamless recruiting and onboarding transitions Establish and enhance recruiting workflows, processes, templates, and best practices to improve efficiency and consistency Monitor recruiting metrics, manage external search firm relationships, and provide operational insights to improve recruiting effectiveness Qualifications for Associate Director of Lateral Partner Recruiting Bachelor's degree required 7+ years of legal recruiting experience, including at least 3 years of lateral partner recruiting experience 3+ years of supervisory or team leadership experience Demonstrated experience managing recruiting teams, programs, projects, and budgets Strong understanding of lateral partner recruiting processes, candidate evaluation, and recruiting operations within a law firm environment Excellent leadership, communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities and confidential information Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and ability to identify and leverage generative AI tools to enhance productivity