Lateral Partner Integration Director- 3652963

Job Title: Lateral Partner Integration Director Location: New York, NY 10019 Salary/Payrate: $275K-$325K annually plus a performance-based bonus and AWESOME benefits!!! Work Environment: Hybrid -- 4 days onsite, 1 remote Term: Permanent / Fulltime Bachelor's degree required: Yes Referral Fee: AMS will pay $1,000 should the person you refer gets hired Job Description Our client, an international AmLaw 100 firm, is looking to hire a Lateral Partner Integration Director at their offices in New York City. The position will allow for a hybrid work schedule with 4 days a week onsite, 1 remote, and will pay an annual base salary of $275K to $325K plus a performance-based bonus and comprehensive benefits package. Our client is seeking a Lateral Partner Integration Director who will help build and manage the day-to-day execution of the firm's centralized lateral partner integration program. Reporting to the Chief Integration Officer, the Director translates the firm's integration strategy into consistent, high-quality execution---owning individual integration roadmaps, coordinating cross-functional teams, tracking performance against defined milestones, and serving as a primary day-to-day point of contact for lateral partners throughout their integration lifecycle. The Director ensures that every lateral partner experience a seamless, personalized and highly coordinated onboarding process that accelerates productivity, strengthens internal connectivity and supports long-term retention. Responsibilities Manage the day-to-day execution of the firm's lateral partner integration program under the direction of the Chief Integration Officer, ensuring consistent, high-quality delivery across all incoming lateral partners Own, develop and maintain customized integration roadmaps for each lateral partner, tracking progress against defined milestones and proactively flagging risks and gaps Coordinate all pre-arrival and onboarding logistics across firm functions to ensure operational readiness and a seamless transition from day one Serve as a primary day-to-day point of contact and concierge-level resource for lateral partners, delivering a high-touch experience that accelerates early momentum Drive cross-functional execution among Business Development, Legal Talent Management, Professional Development, IT, Finance, Legal Recruiting, practice leadership and other teams to deliver a unified and consistent integration experience Facilitate strategic introductions, internal networking and collaboration opportunities that accelerate client development, cross-selling and practice integration Build and maintain performance tracking and reporting tools that provide real-time visibility into integration progress, revenue ramp-up and engagement indicators Prepare regular reporting and analysis for the Chief Integration Officer and firm leadership, surfacing trends, risks and opportunities for improvement Implement and maintain standardized integration protocols, templates and best practices to ensure consistency, transparency and measurable impact Identify integration risks early and implement or elevate interventions to protect productivity, collaboration and retention Extend integration support beyond the first year to help ensure sustained productivity, engagement and long-term partner success Support cultural integration and partnership engagement initiatives that embed lateral partners into the firm's collaborative environment Partner with the Chief Integration Officer to continuously refine the integration model in line with industry best practices Build, document and continuously improve the infrastructure, systems, tools, workflows and standard operating procedures that enable the integration team to operate efficiently and scale with the firm's lateral hiring activity Work closely with the Chief Integration Officer and firm leadership to help identify potential lateral candidates Manage, mentor and develop integration team members and coordinators Other projects and initiatives as needed Qualifications 8--12 years of experience in a law firm or professional services environment, ideally in integration, talent, business development, or operations roles Solid understanding of law firm economics, partnership structure, and lateral hiring dynamics Proven project management and execution skills, with a track record of managing complex, multi-stakeholder initiatives to completion Strong relationship management and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build trust and credibility with senior partners and business professionals Demonstrated experience executing structured onboarding, integration, or business development programs Strong analytical skills, with the ability to track and interpret performance data and translate it into actionable recommendations Highly organized and detail-oriented, with strong follow-through and the ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines Excellent written and verbal communication skills High emotional intelligence, discretion, and sound judgment in managing sensitive partner and client matters Experience working closely with Business Development, HR, Finance, Recruiting, and practice leadership functions Experience in a major law firm or professional services organization preferred Bachelor's degree required, JD, MBA, or other advanced degree a plus People management or team leadership experience preferred Demonstrated ability to contribute to improved lateral partner productivity, retention, and cross-practice collaboration #J-18808-Ljbffr AMS Staffing, Inc.