Lateral Partner Recruiter

Overview

Nelson Mullins, an AmLaw 60 law firm, is actively seeking a strategic and driven Lateral Partner Recruiter to join our collaborative and high-performing team. This critical role offers the opportunity to directly impact the firm’s growth by identifying and attracting top-tier legal talent aligned with our culture and strategic goals.

* We are open to considering a hybrid work arrangement for candidates who demonstrate strong qualifications and relevant experience. * 

A Day in the Life

In this role, you’ll manage the full recruitment lifecycle for lateral partner candidates, developing and executing targeted strategies to attract top-tier legal talent. You’ll collaborate closely with firm leadership to understand evolving hiring needs, build and maintain strong relationships with legal professionals, and source candidates through legal networks, referrals, cold outreach, job boards, law school connections, and recruitment databases. You’ll ensure a seamless and professional candidate experience by providing timely communication and feedback, while maintaining accurate records and recruitment analytics to support data-driven hiring decisions.

We Know You

You possess deep knowledge of legal market trends, sourcing strategies, and the nuances of the legal industry. Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills are essential, as is the ability to engage and influence stakeholders across all levels of the firm. Strong organizational skills and the capacity to manage multiple searches simultaneously are key to success in this role.

• At least 6 years of proven experience in legal recruitment, with a strong understanding of the lateral partner hiring landscape.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and applicant tracking systems or recruitment software is also required.

Who We Are

With more than 1,000 attorneys, policy advisors, e-discovery professionals, and other business professionals across offices in California, Colorado, the District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia Illinois, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, West Virginia, and throughout North Carolina and South Carolina, Nelson Mullins has strong roots in the business community and an appreciation for new directions in the business world.