Quarles & Brady LLP
Lateral Partner Recruiting Manager - Chicago; Indianapolis; Madison; Milwaukee;
Quarles & Brady LLP, Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States, 55400
At Quarles, we are excited to expand our recruiting team and partner growth programs by adding a new
Lateral Partner Recruiting Manager . Quarles is a multidisciplinary Am Law 200 firm with approximately 550 attorneys in 13 offices. The way we work together, guided by our core values and service principles, aims to make a tangible difference for our clients and for each other.
As our Lateral Partner Recruiting Manager, you will work closely with firm leadership, the team’s director, and our new Legal Integration Manager. This position is a critical addition to our strategic growth and integration activities. As a member of our firmwide recruiting team, you will join a fantastic group of talented, creative, and collaborative professionals.
Key Responsibilities/Duties:Work closely with the Managing Partner, Firm President, National Practice Group Leaders, Practice Group Managers, and Office Managing Partners to drive lateral partner recruiting activities, including proactive candidate searches and opportunistic growth opportunities;Collaborate with Firm and Practice Group leaders to understand lateral partner needs and strategic growth priorities;Develop strategies for sourcing lateral partner talent, utilizing internal and external resources and technology;Provide leadership with proactive updates on active searches and pipelines, target lists, recruiting activity, and strategy;Develop and maintain strong relationships with legal placement firms and engage external recruiters in the identification, evaluation, and recruitment of lateral partners and groups;Review and negotiate fee agreements and vendor contracts;Conduct proactive individual and group searches to support the Firm and Practice Groups’ strategic growth priorities through various methods;Manage candidate submissions, including reviewing and briefing Managing Partner and National Practice Group Leaders;Serve as the primary contact for candidates and facilitate information sharing between the Firm and candidates, as appropriate;Lead due diligence, internal and external, processes on lateral partner candidates and work with outside vendors as needed and in compliance with federal, state, and local laws;Manage interview processes that are thoughtful, high-quality, and professional;Work with Practice Group leadership and sponsoring partners to develop and draft candidate memos;Review and analyze LPQs and coordinate with the Pricing & Practice Economics team to develop lateral candidate financial models;Draft lateral partner terms sheets and agreements;Monitor current market trends and suggest new practices and programs to improve lateral partner recruitment;Coordinate with the Lateral Partner Integration team to ensure a smooth transition for lateral partner hires;Supervise and direct lateral partner recruiting administrative support;Perform other duties as assigned.
Education/Experience:Bachelor’s degree required, law degree a plusMinimum of five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in recruiting in a law firm or professional services organizationMinimum of three (3) years of experience in managing lateral partner recruitingExperience supervising administrative support requiredDemonstrated understanding of legal market dynamics, recruiting best practices, and industry standards and normsStrong business acumen; understanding of issues impacting the legal industryAbility to succeed in a fast-paced environment and adapt to change quicklyStrong conceptual, as well as quantitative and qualitative analytical skillsStrong professional interpersonal and relationship-building skillsExceptional oral and written communication skillsAbility to exercise sound judgment and discretion in all situations and maintain highly confidential and sensitive informationAbility to identify complex issues and escalate as appropriateDetail-oriented and highly organizedStrong computer and technical skills
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Lateral Partner Recruiting Manager . Quarles is a multidisciplinary Am Law 200 firm with approximately 550 attorneys in 13 offices. The way we work together, guided by our core values and service principles, aims to make a tangible difference for our clients and for each other.
As our Lateral Partner Recruiting Manager, you will work closely with firm leadership, the team’s director, and our new Legal Integration Manager. This position is a critical addition to our strategic growth and integration activities. As a member of our firmwide recruiting team, you will join a fantastic group of talented, creative, and collaborative professionals.
Key Responsibilities/Duties:Work closely with the Managing Partner, Firm President, National Practice Group Leaders, Practice Group Managers, and Office Managing Partners to drive lateral partner recruiting activities, including proactive candidate searches and opportunistic growth opportunities;Collaborate with Firm and Practice Group leaders to understand lateral partner needs and strategic growth priorities;Develop strategies for sourcing lateral partner talent, utilizing internal and external resources and technology;Provide leadership with proactive updates on active searches and pipelines, target lists, recruiting activity, and strategy;Develop and maintain strong relationships with legal placement firms and engage external recruiters in the identification, evaluation, and recruitment of lateral partners and groups;Review and negotiate fee agreements and vendor contracts;Conduct proactive individual and group searches to support the Firm and Practice Groups’ strategic growth priorities through various methods;Manage candidate submissions, including reviewing and briefing Managing Partner and National Practice Group Leaders;Serve as the primary contact for candidates and facilitate information sharing between the Firm and candidates, as appropriate;Lead due diligence, internal and external, processes on lateral partner candidates and work with outside vendors as needed and in compliance with federal, state, and local laws;Manage interview processes that are thoughtful, high-quality, and professional;Work with Practice Group leadership and sponsoring partners to develop and draft candidate memos;Review and analyze LPQs and coordinate with the Pricing & Practice Economics team to develop lateral candidate financial models;Draft lateral partner terms sheets and agreements;Monitor current market trends and suggest new practices and programs to improve lateral partner recruitment;Coordinate with the Lateral Partner Integration team to ensure a smooth transition for lateral partner hires;Supervise and direct lateral partner recruiting administrative support;Perform other duties as assigned.
Education/Experience:Bachelor’s degree required, law degree a plusMinimum of five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in recruiting in a law firm or professional services organizationMinimum of three (3) years of experience in managing lateral partner recruitingExperience supervising administrative support requiredDemonstrated understanding of legal market dynamics, recruiting best practices, and industry standards and normsStrong business acumen; understanding of issues impacting the legal industryAbility to succeed in a fast-paced environment and adapt to change quicklyStrong conceptual, as well as quantitative and qualitative analytical skillsStrong professional interpersonal and relationship-building skillsExceptional oral and written communication skillsAbility to exercise sound judgment and discretion in all situations and maintain highly confidential and sensitive informationAbility to identify complex issues and escalate as appropriateDetail-oriented and highly organizedStrong computer and technical skills
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