Sr Director Legal Recruitment Growth Law Firm
Sr Director Legal Recruitment Growth Law Firm
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15-04-2025
Job Description
JoinourclientaAM100 firmasthe Sr. Director of Legal Recruitment & Growth responsible for driving the firms strategic growth strategy including identifying and capitalizing on combinations/mergers acquisitions and strategic partnerships. This role requires a forwardthinking leader with expertise in growth strategy and market expansion and partners with firm stakeholders to ensure seamless integration processes. The Sr. Director will report to the Chief Operating Officer work closely with the firms legal and senior leadership teams and industry groups to expand geographic reach enhance industry and practice depth achieve economies of scale meet new emerging and existing client demands and gain competitive advantage. This role will provide exceptional service and strategic support to Strategic Business Unit (SBU) Industry Leaders and teams. This position requires a strong blend of strategic operational and relationshipbuilding skills.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
- Lead the identification and evaluation of potential M&A/combination targets joint ventures and strategic alliances that align with the firms longterm objectives.
- Manage due diligence processes negotiate terms and collaborate with industry group strategic business leaders and legal and business operations teams to execute successful integrations.
- Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with potential merger partners lateral candidates and industry intermediaries.
- Act as a firm ambassador in the legal market attending conferences and events to enhance the firms brand and visibility.
- Build and maintain a robust pipeline of lateral partner and group candidates.
- Conduct market research to identify highvalue candidates and practice groups that align with the firms strategic goals.
- Oversee the endtoend recruiting process including due diligence candidate evaluation and offer negotiations.
- Partner with integration team to ensure the successful integration of new combinations group laterals.
- Provide data insights to report on the effectiveness of combinations and laterals towards market penetration and adjust strategies to ensure the firms goals are met.
- Partner with the Director of Integration to develop integration plans to maximize synergies and operational efficiency postmerger or acquisition
- Develop and track Objectives Key Results (OKRs) and key performance indicators (KPIs) aligned to company strategic plan related to growth and integration efforts reporting regularly to the firms leadership team.
- Stay ahead of industry trends and innovations ensuring the firm remains competitive and capitalizes on emerging opportunities.
- Work with leadership to refine the firms value proposition positioning it effectively in the marketplace.
- Negotiate and develop costcontainment strategies to partnering with external partners for highly specialized firm combination and lateral targets.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Collaborate with various department leaders to ensure smooth integration of acquired firms practices and resources.
- Supervise and mentor team members ensuring alignment with growth objectives offering feedback and fostering professional development.
- Work closely with other senior leaders to integrate growthrelated activities into overall firm operations.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
- The employee may be required to be stationary for prolonged periods open filing cabinets and bend or stand as necessary be able to inspect and observe information on a computer screen at least 80 of the time and on occasion have the ability to lift and carry 2535 pounds.
- The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of essential functions responsibilities or requirements. The Firm will provide reasonable accommodations as necessary to allow an individual with a disability to apply for and/or perform the essential functions of a position. If you need assistance to accommodate a disability please contact HR.
CORE REQUIREMENTS
- Ability to deliver superior service to all internal and external customers and communicate effectively.
- Ability to interact in a professional and courteous manner with clients and employees at all times; professional appearance required.
- Ability to successfully perform position requirements with excellent organizational timemanagement and prioritization skills required.
- Ability to work collaboratively within a team; ability and willingness to adapt to changing business demands.
- Ability to produce acceptable amount of work efficiently and accurately; ability to produce quality final work product.
- Ability to exercise good judgment at all times by making sound and practical decisions; ability to assume responsibility for decisions and act decisively under deadlines.
- High level of professional integrity required; ability to maintain confidentiality and build trust.
- Ability to lead and motivate the work of others; when applicable ability to successfully manage direct report(s) including performance evaluation goal setting employee development and problemsolving.
POSITION REQUIREMENTS
- 4year degree in Business Administration Finance Law or a related field required.
- Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school required.
- Professional certifications in project management mergers & acquisitions or business development are a plus.
- 10 years progressive expertise in growth strategy business development mergers & acquisitions or strategic leadership roles at an AM100 firm or comparable enterprise professional services organization.
- Expertise recruiting groups of attorneys for larger AM100 firms.
- Proven track record of successfully leading acquisitions and integrations particularly in the legal or professional services sector.
- Strong experience in market research competitive analysis and strategic planning.
- Experience with relationship building and partnering with Equity Partners and Senior Leaders.
- Exceptional leadership negotiation and communication skills with the ability to influence senior stakeholders and drive firmwide initiatives.
- Proficiency with financial modeling project management tools and integration software.
- Advanced knowledge of M&A processes contract negotiations and postacquisition integration.
- Highly strategic thinker with a visionary approach to growth and market positioning.
- Excellent relationshipbuilding skills with the ability to engage clients partners and internal teams.
- Adaptable resilient and capable of managing complex projects in a dynamic environment.
- Demonstrated openness to adopting new technologies embracing innovative solutions and leveraging automation to drive efficiency and continuous improvement.
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