Director of Legal Recruiting

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced Director of Legal Recruiting to join a leading law firm on a contract basis. This individual will provide senior-level leadership across the firm’s legal recruiting function, with a particular focus on the successful execution of the Summer Associate Program .

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This is a highly visible, forward-facing role requiring a polished legal recruiting professional who can confidently partner with senior firm leadership, hiring committees, attorneys, and candidates.

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Responsibilities

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• Lead and oversee the firm’s Summer Associate Program , including program planning, orientation, events, and overall execution
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• Manage the day-to-day logistics and broader strategy associated with the summer program
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• Serve as a senior point of contact for attorneys, hiring committees, candidates, and other key stakeholders
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• Present recruiting updates and information to the firm’s Hiring Committee
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• Participate in and provide leadership during Summer Associate orientation
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• Attend Summer Associate events and programming, including the farewell event and other local activities
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• Provide senior-level oversight and continuity across the legal recruiting function
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• Partner closely with firm leadership and the existing recruiting team throughout the contract period
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• Support lateral recruiting initiatives as needed
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Qualifications

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• Prior law firm legal recruiting experience required
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• Significant hands-on experience running a Summer Associate Program required
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• Strong understanding of the full Summer Associate Program lifecycle and its operational requirements
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• Excellent communication, presentation, and stakeholder-management skills
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• Highly polished and comfortable interacting with attorneys, senior leadership, and hiring committees
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• Ability to operate independently and provide leadership in a fast-paced environment
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• Prior lateral recruiting experience is preferred but not required
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• Flexibility to attend Summer Associate events and participate in local travel as needed
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Position Details

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• Title: Director of Legal Recruiting
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• Type: Contract
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• Duration: ASAP through August
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• Schedule: Hybrid, 3 days per week in office
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• Location: New York
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• Compensation: Approximately $180,000–$200,000 annualized
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• Travel: Some local travel and attendance at Summer Associate events will be required
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