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Description:

The Senior Attorney Recruiting Manager is responsible for overseeing the recruitment and hiring of lateral partners, senior counsel and associates as well as entry-level and summer associates in assigned offices (New York and Stamford). This position has primary responsibility for effectively managing our lateral partner recruiting efforts in assigned offices. The incumbent in this position reports to the firm’s Director of Legal Recruiting and works closely with section, practice group and office leadership to recruit, hire and integrate attorneys at all experience levels.

Key Responsibilities Include:

• Developing and implementing effective recruiting strategies.
• Establishing and maintaining search firm relationships.
• Serving as a resource for candidates.
• Actively guiding candidates and firm partners and leaders through the recruiting process.
• Planning candidate interviews.
• Conducting due diligence.
• Facilitating hiring decisions.
• Drafting employment agreements.
• Developing and implementing lateral integration plans.
• Keeping apprised of market conditions and trends.
• Developing and maintaining relationships with career services offices at law schools.
• Managing the summer associate program.
• Maintaining recruiting documentation and records. 
• Special project and duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• 7+ years’ experience in legal recruiting, including lateral partner recruiting experience.
• Understanding and familiarity with the legal industry and assigned markets. 
• Ability to multi-task in a busy work environment.
• Ability to work well under pressure and maintain a positive attitude.
• Sound judgment and discretion.
• Ability to work independently and as a team member.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Excellent organization skills and ability to prioritize.
• Attention to detail.
• Familiarity with LawCruit.

Minimum Education:

• Bachelor’s degree required; JD degree preferred

This position may be filled in New York.  In accordance with the New York State Pay Transparency Law and New York City Human Rights Law, the pay range for this position New York State is $125,400-$225,600/yr, and in New York City is $150,400-$225,600/yr. These ranges are specific to these locations and may not be applicable to other locations.  An individual’s actual compensation will depend on the individual’s qualifications and experience.

Benefits: Our goal is to promote a work environment in which individuals have access to the resources they need to be at their best both professionally and personally, which includes resources that encourage individuals to focus on their health and well-being.  Below is a list of just some of the benefits we offer: generous paid time off; eleven paid holidays per year; time off for bereavement or jury duty; paid leave for new parents; comprehensive medical (PPO and HDHPs), dental and vision plans including coverage for domestic partners; life and AD&D insurance; short and long term disability insurance; tax-advantaged accounts for health care expenses, including FSA or HSA; FSA for dependent care; supplemental AFLAC policies for medical care; excess liability coverage; health advocacy services; behavioral health and counseling resources for all family members; 401(k); profit sharing; pre-tax transit and parking program; backup care for children and adults; senior care planning support; and resources for individuals with development disabilities and their caregivers.

Benefits may vary by position and office.

Holland & Knight is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability status, age, marital status, protected veteran or any other protected class.

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