Lateral Recruitment Manager (2399-437)

WilmerHale is a leading, full-service international law firm with 1,000 lawyers located throughout 12 offices in the United States and Europe. Our lawyers work at the intersection of government, technology and business, and we remain committed to our guiding principles of providing quality, excellent legal and client services; developing diversity among our lawyers and staff and cultivating an environment that promotes an ambitious spirit, collaboration and collegiality by drawing on the extraordinary talents and dynamic experience of our lawyers. Our goal is to reflect the diversity of our clients and the communities in which we practice.

About the Role

Responsible for the management and execution of all non-partner lateral attorney hiring across the firm's US offices. This role will develop hiring strategies and manage searches in support of the Firm''s strategic growth goals, all while delivering an exceptional candidate experience. The Manager, Lateral Recruitment should work collaboratively in achieving the firm''s and Legal Personnel and Development Department's goals and objectives, with primary responsibility of domestic non-partner attorney hiring.

Demonstrates a strong commitment to professionalism by setting clear expectations and ensuring the delivery of high‑quality service. Fosters and reinforces a positive, solution‑oriented ('can‑do') approach across the team. Ensures effective support of internal departments, external clients, and vendors by modeling and requiring clear, courteous communication through electronic correspondence, telephone, and in‑person interactions.

What You Will Be Doing

• Manages and drives the start-to-end recruitment process and recruitment lifecycle for lateral attorney recruitment
• Maintains, monitors and tracks recruitment records and metrics, including tracking lateral submission sources and overall agency spending
• Partners with the Director, Legal Recruitment, to build excellent relationships and deliver quality hires under the direction of firm leadership, hiring partners, department leaders and sponsoring partners
• Utilizes databases to market map prospective recruits and coordinate direct outreach through LinkedIn, social media and job boards
• Coordinates with search firms and communicates hiring needs as needed
• Liaises with internal firm functions to ensure a seamless onboarding experience
• Manages the lateral hiring process including reviewing candidate resumes, coordinating interview schedules (with local support), assessing evaluations, and negotiating offers
• Collaborates with Legal Personnel, Professional Development department and other stakeholders to develop and manage orientation and onboarding and integration program for lateral hires.
• Serves as a resource to lawyers throughout their hiring and due diligence process (conflicts process, background checks etc.)
• Co-supervises members of the recruiting team to include objective setting, task delegation, coaching, mentoring and performance management