Director of Legal / Attorney Recruiting
Location: New York, NY (open to other locations)
The Organization: Top U.S. Based Multinational Law Firm
Benefits: Salary to $210K depending on experience. Great firm culture with top firm amenities. Medical, Dental, Vision, Transit, 401K, PTO, and much more!
Summary: Top-ranked multinational law firm is seeking a Director of Legal Recruiting to oversee the summer associate, lateral associate and partner recruiting program of a busy corporate law firm. Director will work closely with the Attorney Professional Development team in developing and executing strategic plans for attorney advancement and retention.
Key Responsibilities:
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Work with senior leadership and partners in lateral hiring
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Oversee lateral recruiting candidate pipeline (submission review, profile presentation, interviewing and feedback); work closely with executive compensation team
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Maintain a pulse on hiring marketing trends; research for competitive intelligence
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Negotiate and draft agreements; partner with marketing team for brand cohesiveness
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Consistently evaluate candidate experience and find room for improvement and praise
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Monitor and evaluate lateral hiring metrics; ensure positive experience for candidates
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Oversee summer associate and OCI process
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Manage legal recruiting team
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Maintain relationships with partners, search firms and members of the community to ensure success in lateral and associate hiring
Qualifications:
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Bachelor’s Degree required (JD is a plus)
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10+ years of Legal Recruiting experience
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Must be innovative, analytical and have a collaborative approach to problem solving
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Excellent interpersonal skills and experience working with executives on plan and execution of strategic goals
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Distinguished leadership qualities and superb communication skills
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Strong ability to collaborate with senior executives
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Sound judgment and discretion