Attorney Recruitment Manager

Attorney Recruiting Manager

Location: Florida (multiple offices / hybrid)

Salary: Up to $190,000 + bonus + benefits

Overview

A well-established, full-service law firm with a strong footprint across Florida is seeking an experienced Attorney Recruiting Manager to lead its lateral and associate hiring strategy.

This role will take ownership of end-to-end attorney recruitment, partnering closely with firm leadership and practice groups to identify, attract, and secure top legal talent. The position is highly visible and strategic, with a focus on aligning hiring initiatives with business growth priorities and ensuring a best-in-class candidate experience.

Key Responsibilities

1. Lateral Attorney Recruiting (Primary Focus)

• Lead the full lifecycle recruitment of lateral attorneys (associates, counsel, and select partner support) across all practice areas
• Partner directly with practice group leaders and hiring partners to understand hiring needs and workforce planning objectives
• Drive targeted sourcing strategies, including direct outreach, market mapping, and search firm management
• Manage and develop relationships with external recruiters and agencies, ensuring consistent pipeline quality
• Oversee candidate evaluation processes, including screening, interview coordination, offer structuring, and negotiation
• Support lateral integration processes, coordinating with HR, conflicts, and internal stakeholders

2. Associate Recruiting (Entry-Level & Experienced Associates)

• Manage recruitment of junior to mid-level associates, both lateral and entry-level
• Partner with leadership to define ideal candidate profiles, skills alignment, and growth plans
• Oversee candidate pipeline management and ensure a seamless and efficient interview process
• Maintain relationships with key talent pools and professional networks
• Support onboarding and assimilation to ensure effective retention and engagement

3. Recruiting Strategy & Market Intelligence

• Develop and execute a data-driven recruitment strategy aligned with firm growth goals
• Provide market insights on compensation, hiring trends, and competitor activity
• Track recruitment metrics (time-to-fill, acceptance rates, attrition trends) and provide actionable reporting
• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency and candidate experience

4. Stakeholder Management

• Act as a trusted advisor to partners and firm leadership, guiding hiring decisions and managing expectations
• Drive alignment between practice groups and recruitment strategy
• Navigate complex decision-making processes and manage sensitive, high-stakes hiring discussions
• Ensure consistent communication across all stakeholders throughout the recruitment lifecycle

5. Team Leadership & Operations

• Manage and mentor recruiting coordinators or junior team members, where applicable
• Oversee day-to-day recruiting operations, including interview scheduling, pipeline tracking, and reporting
• Ensure delivery of a high-touch, client-focused candidate experience across all hiring processes
• Maintain and optimise use of applicant tracking systems and recruiting tools

6. Onboarding & Integration

• Partner with HR to oversee onboarding logistics and integration of new hires
• Develop and refine lateral integration best practices to improve retention and performance
• Act as a key point of contact for new hires during the transition period

Experience

• 7-10+ years of experience in attorney recruitment within a law firm or professional services environment
• Demonstrated expertise in lateral and associate hiring across multiple practice areas
• Proven experience working closely with partners and senior stakeholders

Skills & Expertise

• Strong understanding of law firm hiring structures, compensation models, and recruitment dynamics
• Ability to influence and advise senior stakeholders with confidence and credibility
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple, concurrent searches
• Data-driven approach to recruitment strategy and decision-making
• High level of discretion when handling confidential and sensitive matters

Personal Attributes

• Proactive, resilient, and able to operate effectively in a fast-paced, partner-facing environment
• Commercial mindset with a focus on talent acquisition as a driver of firm growth
• Strong communicator with excellent relationship-building skills
• Hands-on, adaptable, and solutions-oriented

Why Join

• Opportunity to join a growing, highly regarded firm with strong market presence
• Play a key role in shaping lateral hiring strategy and associate growth
• High level of exposure to firm leadership and decision-making processes

The SR Group (UK) Limited is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.