Fried Frank · 10 hours ago
Partner Recruiting Manager
Fried Frank is a leading law firm with a commitment to excellence and collaboration, seeking a Partner Recruiting Manager to join their Partner Recruiting & Integration team. The role involves managing lateral partner recruiting initiatives, collaborating with various stakeholders, and ensuring a seamless onboarding experience for new partners.
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Responsibilities
Collaborate with the Director of Partner Recruiting and Integration, other department members, firm leaders, and business services professionals to manage all phases of lateral partner recruiting
Assist in developing and refining candidate pipelines through market intelligence, competitor monitoring, and proactive outreach
Partner with recruiting agencies to source, map, and strategize recruitment approaches within designated practice areas, regions, or industries
Support development and maintenance of recruiting dashboards and regular reporting metrics
Provide data-driven insights and ensure data integrity in applicant tracking systems and recruiting technologies
Manage all phases of lateral partner recruiting for the New York office, and other locations as assigned, ensuring timely and effective communication with candidates, recruiting agencies, and internal stakeholders
Oversee candidate due diligence for all lateral partner candidates and coordinate with relevant departments to ensure thorough evaluation and risk management
Ensure effective communication and coordination with leadership and other stakeholders throughout each candidate’s recruitment process
Collaborates with Attorney Resources, Professional Development, Marketing and Business Development, Practice Group Management teams to ensure seamless and best-in-class preparations for onboarding and integration
Provide regular status updates on candidate processes, issues, and timing to relevant stakeholders
Contribute to the development of the broader lateral partner recruitment team, including mentoring, coaching, and fostering a collaborative, high-performance culture as directed by the Director
Identify opportunities for process improvement and promote the adoption of technology (candidate mapping, applicant tracking systems, project management tools, AI) to increase efficiency
Maintains standards of excellence and takes a best-practice approach to all projects and processes, prioritizing both firm and candidate experience
Maintain a strong relationship orientation and service mindset, responding to the needs of partners and colleagues with professionalism and discretion
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree or equivalent preferred; high school diploma required
Minimum 6-8 years of experience in a law firm or professional services environment, with prior experience in attorney recruiting, lateral partner recruiting strongly preferred
Exceptional organizational skills, time management, and prioritization
Strong attention to detail
Ability to adapt to shifting priorities and timelines
Professional interpersonal and communication skills across all levels of the firm
Sound judgment, strategic insight, and adaptability in managing multiple initiatives
Team-oriented with a customer-service focus
Experience supporting interdisciplinary projects and cross-functional teams
Commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging
Strong technical skills (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint; recruiting technologies)
Ability to handle confidential/sensitive information with appropriate discretion
Demonstrated alignment with and commitment to firm culture, values, and long-term goals
Benefits
Comprehensive medical coverage
Retirement plans
Health and wellness initiatives
Company
Fried Frank
Counsel to many of the world’s largest companies, financial institutions and investment firms.
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