Director, Lateral Integration

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and manage firmwide partner onboarding and integration frameworks aligned with McGuireWoods’ strategic priorities.
• Collaborate with hiring sponsor(s), business development, and practice management to develop individualized integration plans tailored to each partner’s practice, clients, and growth objectives.
• Conduct 30, 90, 180, and 365 day touchpoints with key stakeholders to monitor and provide feedback on each lateral partner’s progression.
• Serve as the primary integration point of contact for new partners throughout their onboarding lifecycle.
• Align integration activities with department and practice group goals, firm strategy, and revenue initiatives.
• Coordinate cross-functional onboarding efforts with Business Development, Practice Management, Marketing, Finance, IT, HR, Conflicts/New Business, and Professional Development.
• Support Lateral Partner Integration Committee (LPIC) initiatives and meetings.
• Facilitate targeted partner introductions, internal networking, and cross practice collaboration.
• Support client and matter transitions, including client notifications, relationship mapping, and contact and file transfers.
• Ensure timely and accurate completion of all pre arrival and post arrival onboarding requirements.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience in partner integration, lateral hiring support, practice management, or business development.
• Strong understanding of law firm operations and the professional services business model.
• 7–10+ years of experience in law firm administration, professional services, or a comparable environment.
• Exceptional project management, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Prowess in working effectively with senior level partners and firm leadership with discretion and confidence.
• Ability to manage multiple partner integrations simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.
• High level of professionalism, sound judgment, and commitment to confidentiality.
• Willingness and desire to work with innovative technology platforms - our employees also have access to Harvey, a legal-specific AI tool that reduces time spent on routine tasks, allowing you to focus on more meaningful, high-impact work.