Senior Manager of Lateral Recruiting

Job Summary:


The Sr. Manager of Lateral Recruiting is responsible for managing the lateral recruitment efforts for lateral attorneys, including partner, associate, and counsel candidates in the Chicago and New York offices, while also supporting partner-level hiring firmwide in collaboration with the Director of Legal Recruiting, and providing coverage for lateral hiring in other markets across the Firm. This role serves as a key representative of the Firm in the Chicago market and plays an integral part in advancing the Firm's strategic growth initiatives.

***Salary in the range of $175,000 - $220,000 dependent on location and experience level***

Essential Job Duties:

• Manage the lateral recruiting efforts for partner, associate, counsel, and patent agent recruiting operations for the Chicago and New York offices, and additional lateral needs across the Firm.
• Serve as primary point of contact in Chicago/New York for search firms and candidates.
• Support partner-level recruiting in partnership with the Director of Legal Recruiting across the firm.
• Identify hiring needs, draft job descriptions in collaboration with practice groups, source candidates, manage the interview process, draft and edit offer letters, ensure diligence ahead of onboarding.
• Source potential candidates through direct outreach, market research, and referrals.
• Screen prospective candidates to ensure alignment to the Firm's needs and standards
• Serve as a liaison to the practice group leaders, and practice group directors
• Maintain and update recruiting policies and programs to align with best practices and Firm strategy
• Manage and analyze recruiting data
• Analyze compensation trends and market data to provide strategic offer recommendations and lead candidate compensation discussions and negotiations.
• Serve as a liaison between the recruiting and marketing teams to enhance recruiting collateral and candidate-facing materials
• Stay informed on industry and market trends to enhance recruiting strategies and programs
• Support Director of Legal Recruitment as needed
• Foster a diverse, inclusive, and positive candidate experience in line with Firm values

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree required; J.D. Preferred
• 4+ years of experience independently managing recruiting processes in a law firm or legal search firm required
• Attorney recruiting experience required.
• Knowledge of recruiting best practices with a focus on continuous improvement
• Strong research and data analysis skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills, along with strong verbal and written communication skills to understand and meet hiring needs
• Team-oriented and collaborative mentality
• Ability to maintain confidentiality with sensitive information, demonstrating a high degree of professionalism
• Strong organizational and multitasking skills with minimal supervision
• Proficient in Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel
• Ability to complete all essential job duties

Other Requirements:

The requirements described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Equipment Operated:

This position requires extensive use of a computer and telephone. This position also requires the use of printing, copying, faxing and scanning equipment.

Physical Requirements:


While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to sit; stand; talk; see; and hear.

Mental Requirements:

Ability to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing, with a diverse group of people.

Work Environment:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be exposed to weather conditions while traveling. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed in this position. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time. Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.


Benefits provided include: Paid time off, Health insurance, Vision and Dental Insurance, 401k (with an employer match), life insurance, and many others. Please reach out for a comprehensive list of benefits provided.

Ice Miller is committed to recruiting, developing and retaining talented attorneys and professional staff from all backgrounds. To succeed, we take great pride in a culture where everyone at Ice Miller feels respected, is treated fairly and has the opportunity to perform to their highest potential.

Candidates must have permanent authorization to work in the United States.

Ice Miller LLP is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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