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WilmerHale

Manager, Lateral Partner Recruitment

Boston, MA · On-site

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WilmerHale is a leading, full-service international law firm with 1,000 lawyers located throughout ... About the Role The Manager, Lateral Partner Recruitment, is responsible for partnering with the ...

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Lateral Partner Recruiting Assistant

Washington, DC · Hybrid

$60K/yr

... law firm with more than 900 lawyers in offices throughout the United States, Europe, Asia and the ... The Lateral Partner Recruiting Assistant is expected to perform all responsibilities with a ...

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As of Sep 13, 2026, the average yearly pay for lateral law partner in the United States is $48,215.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $38,000.00 and $55,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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AspectLateral Law PartnerAssociate Attorney
CredentialsJD, bar admission, significant experience, established client baseJD, bar admission, less experience, entry to mid-level
Work EnvironmentHigh-responsibility, client-facing, leadership rolesSupportive, case work, mentorship opportunities
Employer & Industry UsageLaw firms, corporate legal departmentsLaw firms, government agencies, corporate legal teams

The main difference between a lateral law partner and an associate attorney lies in experience, responsibility, and client relationships. Lateral law partners typically have extensive experience, a strong client base, and leadership roles within the firm, whereas associate attorneys are often earlier in their careers, focusing on case work and skill development. Both roles require a JD and bar admission, but the lateral law partner's position involves more strategic responsibilities and business development.

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Infographic showing various Lateral Law Partner job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 83% Full Time, 16% Part Time, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 96% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 3% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $48,215 per year, or $23.2 per hour.

Manager, Lateral Partner Recruiting

Chicago, IL • On-site

Mcguirewoods
Health Care and Social Assistance • 1 - 5K employees
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Posted 25 days ago

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8.1

Company rating: 8.1 out of 10

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Job description

Overview

McGuireWoods LLP is seeking a Lateral Partner Recruiting Manager to support the strategic execution and administration of the firm’s lateral partner and counsel hiring initiatives. Reporting to the Director of Lateral Partner Recruiting, the Manager will drive the full recruiting lifecycle across multiple offices and practices, collaborating closely with department chairs and practice group leaders to identify, evaluate, and integrate high-caliber talent. In this role, the Manager will oversee complex recruiting workflows and ensure a highly responsive, sophisticated, and seamless experience for both candidates and internal stakeholders.

McGuireWoods offers most employees a hybrid remote option, allowing flexibility and work-life balance.

Responsibilities
  • Manage the full lifecycle of lateral partner and counsel recruiting processes across multiple offices, departments, and administrative teams.
  • Conduct market and competitive intelligence research, develop target candidate lists, and execute proactive search strategies including direct sourcing and market mapping.
  • Collaborate with the Director and recruiting team to maintain and strengthen relationships with legal search firms and external recruiting contacts.
  • Oversee all aspects of candidate interviews, including scheduling, developing interviewer slates, preparing candidate materials, and synthesizing interviewer feedback.
  • Coordinate and support recruiting-related due diligence processes, including conflicts disclosure, background reviews, and the collection of financial and practice-related materials.
  • Prepare and maintain recruiting pipeline reports, candidate tracking materials, business justification summaries, and evaluations for leadership review.
  • Support integration and onboarding efforts for lateral partners and counsel in collaboration with administrative departments and firm leadership.
  • Assist with the development of recruiting presentations, marketing materials, and profile-raising initiatives related to the firm’s strategic growth.
  • Identify opportunities to enhance recruiting operations, reporting, workflows, and processes, including leveraging technology, data analytics, and emerging AI tools.
  • Manage special projects and perform other related duties as assigned.
Qualifications
  • Bachelor’s degree required.
  • Minimum of seven (7) years of progressive experience in recruiting or talent acquisition, preferably within a law firm, legal recruiting agency, or professional services environment; or background practicing law with significant involvement in firm recruiting initiatives.
  • Strong understanding of legal recruiting processes, law firm partnership structures, and the broader legal market strongly preferred.
  • Proven experience managing complex, fast-paced processes or operational functions within a client-service environment.
  • Ability to build credibility and trusted relationships with firm leadership, displaying high executive presence, sound judgment, and absolute discretion with confidential matters.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office and applicant tracking systems (e.g., viDesktop or similar database platforms); experience leveraging data, reporting tools, or emerging AI capabilities is preferred.
  • Excellent written, verbal, interpersonal, and presentation skills.
  • Willingness and desire to work with innovative technology platforms – our employees also have access to Harvey, a legal‑specific AI tool that reduces time spent on routine tasks, allowing you to focus on more meaningful, high‑impact work.

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