Lateral Partner Senior Recruiting Manager Holland & Knight
Overview
The Lateral Partner Senior Recruiting Manager leads recruiting and hiring of lateral partners in Texas. Reports to the Director of Legal Recruiting and collaborates with sections and offices to align with firm goals. Develops strategies to attract and assess partner-level talent while maintaining strong relationships with external recruiters.
What You'll Do11
- 1Collaborate with leadership to define lateral partner hiring priorities across markets
- 2Develop and execute comprehensive partner recruiting strategies aligned with business objectives
- 3Maintain awareness of market conditions and lateral opportunities
- 4Establish relationships with external recruiters and leverage professional networks
- 5Manage contracting processes with external partners ensuring alignment with firm objectives
- 6Guide partner candidates and leadership through the recruiting process
- 7Plan interviews and conduct due diligence for lateral partner candidates
- 8Draft employment agreements and compile information packets for executive review
- 9Preserve recruiting documentation and maintain accurate records
- 10Execute special projects as assigned
- 11Respond to shifting demands while managing multiple complex tasks
Requirements11
- 1Demonstrated ability to build trust with firm leaders and colleagues
- 2Self-directed approach with proven initiative
- 3Strong judgment and analytical problem-solving capabilities
- 4Ability to comprehend big picture concepts and operational details
- 5Business acumen and quick information assimilation skills
- 6Flexibility for rapid response to changing needs and deadlines
- 7Experience anticipating issues and recommending effective solutions
- 8Excellent communication and presentation abilities
- 9Capacity to collaborate across functional areas toward shared objectives
- 107+ years Attorney Recruiting experience including partner roles
- 11Moderate to advanced keyboard proficiency
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