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K&L Gates · 2 hours ago

Senior Manager, Lateral Partner Recruiting

Boston, MA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$128K/yr - $258K/yr

10+ years exp

K&L Gates is a fully integrated global law firm with lawyers located across five continents. They are searching for a Senior Manager, Lateral Partner Recruiting to manage and execute lateral partner and associate recruiting strategies, ensuring excellent hiring practices are delivered globally throughout the firm.

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Responsibilities

Assist in the development and execution of lateral partner recruiting strategies, assist in identifying and determining future needs based on the firm’s strategic business goals and growth objectives; execute on same

Manage all aspects of the hiring process, including engaging appropriate search firms; identifying partner candidates and appropriately vetting them; facilitating strategy meetings and calls with regional, office, and practice area/group leadership

Serves as the primary point of contact for partner candidates and search firms throughout the hiring process

Coordinate and manage in-office/video interview schedules for partner candidates and internal interviewers; distribute candidate materials; solicit feedback; draft documentation and memoranda where appropriate

Collaborate with functional departments in the conflicts and due diligence process while maintaining all data in a confidential manner

Collaborate with office and practice group leadership on offer process; provide market information with respect to competitive offers and packages

Work with the firm’s Global Development Partner to ensure that partner voting complies with the firm’s Partnership Agreement and Lawyers’ Manual

Work with office and practice group leadership to identify and assess hiring needs, considering availability of underutilized associates within the office and practice group

Manage the intent to hire process, providing a thorough review and analysis of the need before submitting for approval

Source candidates through Linked In, Leopard Solutions and job boards to identify and initiate contact with qualified candidates to discuss lateral opportunities

Manage direct sourcing of qualified associate candidates, actively marketing the firm referral bonus policy seeking referrals for lateral associate openings

Coordinate with legal recruiting team on interview scheduling, file maintenance, pre-employment offer and hiring process coordination, and orientation and on-boarding of lateral associate new hires

Arranging, in conjunction with office and firm administrative teams, robust onboarding and orientation programs; draft and implement programs to ensure successful integration into firm, office and practice group; continue to serve as point of contact throughout integration process

Deveop and maintain strong relationships with legal search consultants and search firms, leveraging their market intelligence for the benefit of the firm, review and negotiate fee proposals and service agreements

Monitor local markets and stay informed of current market trends and law firm industry news

Analyze data and reports on metrics for lateral hiring processes

Qualification

Advanced recruiting experienceLegal search firm experiencePeopleSoft proficiencyBachelor's degreeMS Office proficiencyAnalytical skillsOrganizational skillsInterpersonal skillsDecision-making skillsConfidentialityMotivationFlexibilityCreativityResults-orientedPersuasion skills

Required

Bachelor's degree required

Advanced recruiting experience required; a minimum of 10 years in the legal services or related industry

Exceptional organizational skills to manage time, prioritize and handle multiple deadlines, as well as well-developed and professional interpersonal skills with the ability to build relationships with and interact effectively with people at all organizational levels of the firm

Ability to develop an understanding of the firm's various practice areas

Ability to perceive and analyze complex problems, and ability to make or recommend sound decisions

Ability to use independent judgment and discretion when making decisions

Able to maintain confidences at all times

Highly motivated, creative, flexible, results-oriented and the ability to work independently under pressure with demanding deadlines

Proven ability to persuade and influence professionals to try new approaches and drive progress

Strong organizational, administrative, and word processing skills

Demonstrated working knowledge of MS Office, Excel, and Outlook

Proficiency with applicant data tracking software, preferably PeopleSoft

Experience in working with legal search firms; facilitating and negotiating lateral placement agreements

Previous experience within a law firm, partnership, or other professional services environment

Experience in managing one or more professionals in junior role

Frequent computer use at workstation up to eight hours at a time

Frequently work at fast pace with unscheduled interruptions

Responsibilities occasionally may require an adjusted work schedule, overtime, and evening/weekend hours in order to meet deadlines

This job operates in an office setting and is largely sedentary, requiring the routine use of a computer and other standard office equipment. The ability to open file cabinets, lift files, bend and stand on a stool may also be required

Benefits

Medical/Prescription Drug Coverage (including a Health Savings Account feature)

Back-up Child/Elder Care and access to a caregiving concierge

Dental Insurance

Wellness Program

Vision Insurance

Pre-tax Commuting Benefits

401(k) Retirement Plan and Profit Sharing

Business Travel Accident Insurance

Short- and Long-term Disability Protection

Pet Insurance

Life Insurance (including Basic, Supplemental, Spouse, Child, and Accidental Death and Dismemberment)

Health Advocacy Services

Paid Time Off (25-30 days per year)

Identity Protection/Restoration and Fraud Insurance

Parental Leave (18 weeks of which 6 are paid; short-term disability may provide additional paid time off)

Student loan refinancing options and access to a student loan concierge service

Paid Holidays (12)

Addiction Resources

Family Building Benefits

Breast Milk Delivery and Lactation Support Services

Flexible Spending Accounts

Employees also may be eligible to receive bonuses and certain expense reimbursements

Employee Assistance Program

Professional Development and CLE Credit Opportunities

529 Deductions

Relocation

Accident Insurance

Employee Referral Program

Critical Illness Insurance

Hybrid/Remote Work Opportunities

Hospital Indemnity Insurance

Perks including: Technology, Entertainment, and Travel Discount Programs

Bereavement Leave

All other benefits (such as leaves of absence) required by law

Company

K&L Gates

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At K&L Gates, we foster an inclusive and collaborative environment across our fully integrated global platform that enables us to diligently combine the knowledge and expertise of our lawyers and policy professionals to create teams that provide exceptional client solutions.

Founded in 1883

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA

1001-5000 employees