Manager of Partner Recruiting (open in Philadelphia, Washington, DC and New York)

Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP, one of the world's leading global law firms with offices in strategic hubs of commerce, law, and government across North America, Asia, Europe, and the Middle East, is seeking to hire a Manager of Partner Recruiting. This position is responsible for the overall planning, management and execution of all aspects of firmwide lateral partner recruiting activities across the firm.

The Manager of Partner Recruiting will work closely with the Managing Partner for Practice and will report to the Director of Partner Recruiting and Integration, while also collaborating with other senior leaders within the legal recruiting and talent teams. The position can reside in one of the following offices: Philadelphia, Washington DC or New York City.

This position has a hybrid in-office/remote working schedule.

Responsibilities:

• The Manager of Partner Recruiting is responsible for the overall administrative organization of the firm's lateral partner recruiting activities across the firm's 33 offices. This position will manage all lateral partner candidate activity, including individual candidates, teams, and any larger scale lateral growth opportunities that are in consideration.

• Serve as a key point of contact for lateral partner candidates and recruiting search firms.

• Cultivate and grow relationships with trusted recruiters around the globe; host meetings with recruiters and key partners to drive proactive targeted searches as directed by firm management and practice group leadership.

• Serve as a liaison with practice group leadership to drive strategic lateral growth objectives.

• Develop and oversee in-person and virtual interview schedules; coordinate travel as required.

• Track the firm's pipeline of candidates in various stages of the process and provide regular updates for the purposes of keeping firm leadership informed.

• Manage two team members on all administrative duties that fall within the lateral partner recruiting umbrella.

• Work collaboratively and in support of the other side of the department, Lateral Partner Integration, as needed, based on department needs and priorities.

• Support the annual Partner Meeting by driving administrative responsibilities related to the annual New Partner Orientation.

• Travel to various firm offices, as needed.

Experience/Qualifications:

• A bachelor's degree (B.A.) from a four-year accredited college or university is required; and a minimum of 5 years of related experience in a law firm setting in any of the following areas: Recruiting, Human Resources, Business Development or Professional Development.

• The successful applicant will also have the following qualifications:

  • Strong leadership and supervisory skills

  • Excellent organizational skills.

  • Effective written and oral communication skills.

  • The ability to interact effectively with all levels of firm management and staff, and deal with confidential information.

  • High energy; self-motivated; results oriented

  • The capability to exercise sound judgment and work well under pressure.

  • The flexibility to adapt to changing priorities.

  • The ability to take initiative and contribute new ideas.

  • Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, as well as the ability to adapt to new software programs.

  • Experience with ViRecruit and Leopard Solutions is a plus.

  • Flexibility to work outside of normal business hours if needed.

Qualified candidates must apply online by visiting our website at www.morganlewis.com and selecting "Careers."

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For positions in Washington DC., the salary range for this job posting is: $114,200.00 - $182,750.00.

For positions in New York, the salary range for this job posting is: $124,200.00 - $198,600.00.

The base salary or hourly wage range for this position will be determined during the interview process and will vary based on multiple factors, including but not limited to prior experience, relevant expertise, current business needs, and market factors. The final salary or hourly wages offered may be outside of this range based on other reasons and individual circumstances. Additionally, salary or hourly wages may be only part of the total compensation package. The total compensation package for this position may also include a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits (including 401(k) eligibility and various paid time off benefits, such as vacation, sick time, and parental leave), dependent on the position offered. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment. If hired, the employee will be in an "at-will position" and the firm reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation or benefit program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, firm or individual department/team performance, and market factors.

Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP is committed to equal employment opportunity and providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with physical and/or mental disabilities. We value and encourage diversity and solicit applications from all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, gender, sex, age, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, medical condition, veteran status, gender identity, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

Pursuant to applicable state and municipal Fair Chance Laws and Ordinances, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

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Morgan, Lewis & Bockius, LLP reasonably accommodates applicants and employees who need them to perform the essential functions of the job because of disability, religious belief, or other reason protected by applicable law. If you believe you need a reasonable accommodation during the application process, please contact Talent Acquisition at 888.534.5003 or talent.acquisition@morganlewis.com

If hired, your employment relationship with the firm will be on an "at-will" basis, meaning that the firm may modify the terms and conditions of your employment at any time, and that either you or the firm will be free to end the relationship at any time with or without cause and with or without advance notice, although reasonable notice would be expected.