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Partner Recruiting Lead

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Sterlington

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Location:
United States

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Category:
Human Resources

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Not provided

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Salary:

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Job Description:

We’re seeking a senior legal recruiter to lead our direct-hiring efforts for lateral partners across the United States. This role is pivotal to our business growth, directly impacting revenue through the acquisition of high-performing partners who expand our market reach and client portfolio.

Job Responsibility:

  • Lead end-to-end recruitment for lateral partner hires across practice areas and jurisdictions in the U.S.
  • Develop and execute targeted sourcing strategies to engage both passive and active partner-level candidates
  • Build and maintain a strong network of senior legal professionals, leveraging industry connections and market insights
  • Manage referral candidates with white glove care
  • Collaborate closely with firm leadership to understand practice group priorities, business goals, and talent needs
  • Assess candidates’ portable business, client relationships, and cultural alignment with the Sterlington model
  • Manage negotiation and due diligence processes with professionalism and confidentiality
  • Deliver timely, data-driven pipeline reporting and provide strategic market feedback
  • Ensure an exceptional candidate experience at every stage of the process

Requirements:

  • Proven track record of successfully recruiting lateral partners at US law firms
  • Deep understanding of the US legal market, including practice area dynamics, compensation structures, and competitive landscape
  • Demonstrated ability to build and leverage professional networks within the legal industry
  • Demonstrated ability to build trusted relationships with senior stakeholders and candidates
  • Track record of meeting or exceeding recruitment goals tied to business growth
  • Strong communication, discretion, and negotiation skills
  • Self-starter with the ability to work independently in a global, remote-first setting
  • Experience with ATS systems (preferably Greenhouse) and recruitment tools

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
December 12, 2025

Work Type:
Remote work
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