Senior Manager of Legal Recruiting and Integration

About the role

Thompson Coburn, a large full-service law firm with offices in eight cities across the U.S., is seeking a full-time exempt Senior Manager of Legal Recruiting & Integration to join one of its offices in Birmingham, Chicago, Dallas, Los Angeles, New York, St. Louis, or Washington, D.C. With over 450 attorneys and experience in 50 areas of law, the firm is recognized for providing clients with outstanding value and service. Driven by core values of integrity, innovation, and diversity, the environment is welcoming, fast-paced, and inclusive. Under the leadership of the Chief Legal Recruiting Officer, this role will manage strategic recruiting and integration initiatives related to lateral partner hires, office growth, practice expansion, and group acquisitions, and will partner closely to develop and execute attorney recruiting and integration strategies that support firm growth objectives. After an initial training period, this position is eligible for a hybrid-remote work schedule.

Responsibilities

• Partner with the Chief Legal Recruiting Officer to develop and execute attorney recruiting and integration strategies that support firm growth objectives.
• Provide leadership and operational oversight to the Legal Recruiting team.
• Oversee the firmwide Summer Associate program.
• Support strategic hiring initiatives through market research, competitive intelligence, and analysis of attorney talent trends.
• Cultivate and maintain relationships with legal search firms, law schools, recruiting organizations, and industry contacts.
• Develop and manage integration programs and onboarding plans for entry-level associates, lateral attorneys, partners, and groups.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for attorney integration matters.
• Establish, implement, and continuously refine best practices, strategies, processes, and materials related to attorney onboarding and integration.
• Track integration progress, prepare reports and metrics, evaluate outcomes, and document lessons learned.
• Supervise the coordinator and specialist positions.
• Provide performance-related coaching and feedback to direct reports; formally review and evaluate performance and work of team members; prepare performance evaluations and recommend compensation adjustments.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required

• Ability to provide leadership, support, and influence to team members through initiative, collaboration, and subject matter expertise.
• Attention to detail; ability to balance multiple projects and priorities; strong time management skills.
• Ability to process routine daily functions while resolving sensitive issues and complex assignments using above-average critical thinking skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills to convey information clearly, build relationships, and interact effectively with all employees at all levels.
• High level of professionalism and interpersonal skills to work well with employees at all levels and maintain all information in strictest confidence.
• Required to use tact and diplomacy when dealing with others.
• Full-time position requiring a minimum of 40 hours on a regular basis; may require working outside normal business hours and traveling as necessary.

Experience and Education Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience required; Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree preferred.
• Minimum of seven years of experience in legal recruiting or a closely related field required.
• Minimum of three years prior management experience required.
• Prior experience working within a law firm environment required.

Compensation

For applicants that meet the experience requirements for the role and are physically based in New York City, NY, the expected salary range is $170,000 – $205,000 annually upon commencement of employment. Starting salary will be determined on an individualized basis with consideration to prior experience and additional qualifications. This is in addition to a comprehensive benefit package offered by the Firm.

Benefits

• Medical Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Life Insurance & ADD policies
• Short & Long Term Disability Insurance
• Paid Parental Leave
• 401(k) Profit Sharing plans
• Parking/Transportation Stipend
• Section 125 Plan (Pre-tax premiums and medical reimbursement)
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Annual Discretionary Bonus
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Employee Wellness Program
• Tuition Reimbursement
• College Savings Plan Deductions (529 Plans)
• Long Term Care