National Director of Legal Recruiting

National Law Firm with over 200 attorneys is seeking an experienced Director of Legal Recruiting to support the ongoing hiring of lawyers for the firm.

The Director of Legal Recruiting reports directly to the Chief Growth Officer (“CGO”), while maintaining strong collaboration with Practice Leaders, Marketing/Branding, and Human Resources. This position will be directly supported by a Legal Recruiting Coordinator, responsible for streamlining administrative tasks such as interview scheduling, meeting coordination, travel arrangements, paperwork management, report creation, and new‐hire onboarding.

The Director of Legal Recruiting is responsible for spearheading the development, execution, and management of the firm’s comprehensive legal recruiting initiatives. This encompasses seamless coordination of lateral partner, associate, and summer associate recruiting programs. The role extends to managing attorney‐focused recruiting campaigns and nurturing relationships with law schools, legal associations, recruitment agencies, and other third‐party service providers.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with key internal stakeholders to identify both immediate and long‐term talent acquisition needs, aligning them with the firm's overarching business objectives.
• Monitor recruiting trends to develop innovative strategies for attracting high‐caliber lateral hires and summer associates, while keeping abreast of industry best practices.
• Craft and execute a dynamic 3‐year legal recruiting strategic roadmap, complete with actionable milestones and key performance indicators
• Screen and shortlist optimal lateral partner/associate candidates for presentation to the CGO and applicable Practice Leader.
• Conduct in‐depth analysis of lateral partner questionnaires, flagging any areas requiring further scrutiny.
• Ensure meticulous compilation and timely distribution of interview packets, containing all essential materials for both interviewers and interviewees.
• Ensure coordination with local offices for interview logistics, including on‐campus interviews when necessary.
• Oversee the summer associate program, focusing on a multifaceted experience that spans multiple practice areas, as well as the firm's culture.
• Maintain an accurate legal recruitment database; and keep search firm agreements current and compliant to avoid any conflicts or overlapping submissions.
• Collaborate with the Firm Recruiting Partner and Legal Recruiting Coordinator to produce official offer letters and other pertinent hiring documents.  In partnership with the HR Team, enforce firm‐wide policies and protocols for newly recruited attorneys.

Experience Requirement

• Juris Doctorate strongly preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years in a recruiting role, with a focus on the legal sector being highly desirable.
• Advanced understanding of the nuances and methodologies of effective recruiting within the legal industry.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $240,000.00 - $265,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• AD&D insurance
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Opportunities for advancement
• Paid parental leave
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance
• Work from home

Experience level:

• 10 years
• 11 years
• 8 years
• 9 years

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Work setting:

• In-person

Ability to Relocate:

• New York, NY 10019: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person