Senior Manager, Lateral Partner Integration
Job Location:
San Francisco, CA - USA
Monthly Salary:
$ 156 - 218
Posted:
10 August 2026 (13 days ago)
Application Deadline:
7 November 2026
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Overview At MoFo we couldnt write our own success story without yours. Ready to write your story Join MoFo as SENIOR MANAGER LATERAL PARTNER INTEGRATION on our Attorney Recruiting team! This role can be based in San Francisco Los Angeles New York or Washington D.C. ABOUT THE ROLE Are you a connector who thrives at the intersection of people strategy and growth Were looking for a Senior Manager Lateral Partner Integration to lead the charge in welcoming top legal talent into our firm and setting them up to thrive from day this high-impact cross-functional role youll own the full journey from pre-arrival through onboarding orientation and integration over each lateral partners critical first two years partnering with sponsoring partners firm leadership business development and marketing teams to design seamless experiences that turn new partner relationships into measurable business results. Youll also serve as a key point of connection reporting on integration progress to the Practice Group Chief People Officer and Firm Leadership along the way. If you love building bridges between departments driving smart processes and playing a direct role in the firms growth story this is your opportunity to make a lasting impact. Lead end-to-end integration of lateral partners groups and firm combinations across clients operations and culture designing a scalable framework that accelerates onboarding and long-term success Ensure integration efforts drive client retention cross-selling opportunities and revenue growth aligning decisions with firm strategy across practices offices and legacy structures Serve as the primary point of contact for lateral partners from offer acceptance through their first two years coordinating with sponsor partners Directors of Administration IT Facilities Conflicts Records and Marketing teams on all arrivals Manage the full onboarding process including conflicts and background clearance engagement letters and tailored onboarding/orientation schedules ensuring all tasks are completed accurately and on time Design onboarding and orientation materials including a customized integration presentation deck for each incoming lateral partner Lead pre-arrival calls and foster early relationships between new hires and the onboarding team supporting first-day announcements introduction lunches and office spotlights Manage the lateral integration process by meeting with each partner at least monthly during their first 100 days to track progress and schedule additional check-ins as needed Collaborate with firm leadership the Chief People Officer and Business Development leaders to provide lateral partners with training and networking opportunities at retreats and department meetings Leverage technology data and operational infrastructure to establish governance timelines and success metrics monitoring outcomes to refine strategy and reporting results to the CPO and senior leadership Evaluate mentor and develop direct reports fostering effective workflows fair and consistent practices and strong performance to meet client service and business objectives ABOUT YOU Bachelors degree plus 7-10 years minimum relevant experience in law firm attorney recruiting growth strategy business development M&A or related roles within an Am Law 100 firm or comparable professional services organization or equivalent combination of education and experience Proven track record of leading complex acquisitions lateral partner/group hires and post-transaction integrations with sound judgment and measurable financial impact along with an understanding of law firm economics including pricing leverage utilization realization and partner profitability Excellent end-to-end project management skills to plan manage and execute multi-faceted confidential lateral growth projects with proven hard and soft skills in task prioritization resource management problem solving and progress/performance reporting High-touch candidate management skills with the ability to build and navigate relationships with partner and of counsel level talent curating a white glove onboarding and integration experience Collaborative leadership style with the ability to operate effectively across practices offices and functions including building trusted relationships with Firm Leadership to drive firmwide initiatives Proven ability to lead through change including mergers lateral expansion and organizational transformation while maintaining client continuity and internal stability with a high degree of adaptability and resilience in a dynamic fast-paced environment Strong sense of accountability taking ownership over projects and responsibilities and resolving issues proactively Ability to perceive analyze and develop responsive solutions to problems and to analyze needs and determine priorities based on business objectives Proven ability to create illustrative organized living training guides for cross-functional audiences and candidate-facing orientation and integration materials with the ability to prepare accurate highly detailed work product Highly effective communication skills and a talent for delivering client service through teamwork fostering a culture of collaboration accountability and client focus across practices and offices ABOUT MOFO At MoFo we collaborate as one firm across borders practice areas and business functions and value fresh ideas and innovation over conformity and competition. About Us: Inclusion Engagement: Commitment to Pro Bono: The MoFo Foundation: ABOUT OUR BENEFITS MoFo offers a comprehensive benefits package starting on your first day. A variety of options for medical dental vision life and disability coverage to meet the needs of you and your family. Industry-leading parental leave and family benefits including adoption and fertility treatment options and backup child and elder care. Global wellness program including free access to Talkspace and Calm apps. Annual community service day to make an impact on your community and a birthday holiday just for fun. Education reimbursement annually. Dedicated Talent Development team. Competitive annual profit-sharing contribution. Where required by law salary ranges are stated below. Additional compensation may include a discretionary bonus overtime as applicable health/welfare benefits retirement contributions paid holidays and PTO. The range displayed is specifically for positions performed in those cities/states and may vary based on factors including but not limited to the following: local market data and ranges; an applicants skills and prior relevant experience; and certain degrees licensing and certifications. New York San Francisco salary range: $164k to $229k Los Angeles Washington D.C. salary range: $156k to $218k For questions regarding this position please e-mail
Required Experience:
Senior Manager