Lateral Partner Recruiting Manager
Representing a global professional services firm, we are proud to be leading the search for a Manager, Lateral Partner Recruitment (US). This newly created role will drive strategic partner-level recruitment across key West Coast markets, with a focus on Los Angeles and Northern California.
The firm works on a hybrid basis with 3 days in office required weekly. **
This is a pivotal role offering the opportunity to influence culture, build processes, and drive performance. As the Manager, Lateral Partner Recruitment, you will be responsible for:
- Leading day-to-day lateral partner sourcing and recruitment efforts for Los Angeles and Northern California offices
- Collaborating with office and practice leadership to define and execute recruitment strategies aligned with firm priorities
- Developing direct sourcing strategies to reduce reliance on external search firms
- Managing relationships with recruitment agencies, including fee negotiations and service agreements
- Coordinating interview logistics, briefing interviewers, and collecting feedback
- Supporting offer development and candidate presentations for senior leadership review
- Partnering with conflicts and due diligence teams to assess potential risks
- Crafting and executing integration plans for new lateral partner hires
- Liaising with HR and business development teams to ensure seamless onboarding and communications
- Maintaining data integrity across applicant tracking systems and recruitment processes
- Demonstrating a commitment to collaboration, innovation, and high-level client service
To be successful in this role our client is looking for a:
- Recruitment professional with 5-7 years of experience, including significant exposure to partner-level hiring
- Background in legal or professional services recruitment, preferably with lateral hiring experience
- Strong understanding of the Los Angeles and Northern California legal markets
- Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver results in a fast-paced environment
- Excellent interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills
- High level of discretion and professionalism in handling confidential information
- Proficiency in applicant tracking systems and virtual collaboration platforms
As a specialist HR & Reward search and recruitment firm, we are excited to partner on this strategically important role within a collaborative and high-performing organization. This is an excellent opportunity for a proactive and relationship-driven recruitment professional to join a global, values-led firm and contribute to shaping its partner talent strategy across key markets.
If this opportunity aligns with your experience, please apply. Please note that our client is unable to provide visa sponsorship or relocation for this role. The listed salary range serves as a guide and the salary offered within that range to the selected candidate will be based on experience, qualifications, and location.
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