King & Spalding · 6 hours ago
Director, Lateral Partner Recruiting & Integration - Transactional Practices
New York City, New York
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$200K/yr - $215K/yr
10+ years expKing & Spalding is a leading global law firm with a commitment to excellence, innovation, and the seamless delivery of legal services. The Director of Lateral Partner Recruiting & Integration will support the strategic growth of the Corporate, Finance & Restructuring, and Real Estate & Investment Funds Practice Groups by executing lateral partner recruitment plans and facilitating the integration of new partners into the firm.
ConsultingLegal
Responsibilities
Together with the Chief of Lateral Partner Recruiting & Integration and Practice Group Leads and Lateral Recruiting Leads, develop and implement strategies to identify, recruit and hire top lateral partners in line with the Firm’s strategic goals and hiring standards
Proactively execute innovative sourcing strategies across the transactional practices that produce and maintain a qualified and diverse pipeline of potential target candidates, including by participating in meetings with key partners in the practice groups, building lists of potential candidates that fit the practice/firm profile and developing plans to recruit target candidates
Serve as the primary liaison for candidates, search firms, and internal stakeholders, fostering strong relationships and representing the firm’s brand
Develop and maintain search firm relationships to share the Firm’s goals, strategies and desired targets in various markets in order to create a robust candidate pipeline
Direct the preparation and delivery of candidate interview schedules, pre-interview materials, and marketing collateral
Work with Practice Group Leads on the drafting of interview talking points, practice summaries, memos in support of candidates to be presented to the Policy Committee and integration plans, ensuring consistency and strategic messaging
Maintain and analyze market intelligence on lateral partner moves, leveraging data to inform recruiting decisions
Manage collection of conflicts, diligence and Lateral Partner Questionnaires and analyze data for lateral leads and sponsors
Draft offer letters, compensation plans, and request pro formas to collaborate with internal stakeholders on developing candidate compensation packages
Coach, develop and train recruiting coordinators, assign work and provide feedback to foster a culture of excellence and continuous improvement
Work alongside Associate Director of Partner Integration on integration plans for newly joined lateral partners, collaborating with Integration Partners and firm leadership
Conduct regular touchpoints with lateral partners to monitor integration progress and address challenges
Develop initiatives to enhance onboarding experience
Partner with Human Resources to ensure all onboarding documentation and processes are completed seamlessly
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree required; JD strongly preferred
Minimum 10 years prior experience; preferably as a transactional attorney or in law firm partner recruiting
Exceptional leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence all levels of the organization
Proven track record of managing complex projects and competing priorities in a dynamic, high-pressure environment
Deep understanding of the legal industry and lateral partner market trends
Ability to think strategically and maintain strict confidentiality
Strong analytical, organizational skills, with the ability to multi-task and prioritize projects in a fast-paced, detailed, oriented environment
Committed professionalism with a strong sense of ownership and has the ability to proactively follow up and follow through
A proactive learner who has the flexibility to adapt to new systems and processes
Benefits
Health and wellness plan
Life and disability insurance
Flexible spending accounts
Health savings account
401(k) plan
Profit sharing plan
Substantial Paid Time Off (PTO) program
Company
King & Spalding
King & Spalding LLP is an American law firm with 129 years of service. It was founded in Atlanta.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Pete Nolan
Chief Financial Officer
J.C. Boggs
Partner
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