Legal Talent Recruiting Manager

Troutman Pepper

. Own the full recruiting lifecycle for lateral attorney population, from sourcing and outreach through offer and onboarding .

Posted 9/21/2026full-timeUnited StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $120,000 - $140,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in managing the full recruiting lifecycle for lateral attorneys, ensuring compliance with legal standards and promoting best practices in hiring. Strong ability to analyze recruiting metrics and foster collaborative relationships with stakeholders to meet hiring needs.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Legal Recruiting ExperienceProject Management SkillsInterpersonal Communication SkillsData Analysis for Recruiting MetricsFamiliarity with viRecruit or Comparable Platforms

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Hard Skills

Recruiting Lifecycle ManagementCandidate Assessment ProcessesJob Description ReviewOffer Acceptance Rate TrackingTime-to-Fill AnalysisYield Rate AnalysisProcess Improvement RecommendationsLateral Associate Hiring ManagementCompliance with Employment LawsEmployer Branding Strategy

Soft Skills

Client Service OrientationProfessional PresenceProactive Problem-SolvingAdaptabilityCollaborative MindsetAttention to Detail

Tools & Technologies

ViRecruitFirm ProspectsApplicant Tracking Systems

Industry Keywords

Legal Talent AcquisitionProfessional Services RecruitingStakeholder EngagementRecruiting Best PracticesConfidential Information Handling

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Own the full recruiting lifecycle for lateral attorney population, from sourcing and outreach through offer and onboarding
Manage lateral hiring initiatives
Review and refine job descriptions, interview structures, and candidate assessment processes to promote consistency, quality, and equity in hiring
Ensure all recruiting practices comply with firm policies and applicable federal, state, and local employment laws
Build and maintain strong working relationships with partners, practice group leaders, and business services leaders to understand current and anticipated hiring needs
Serve as a trusted advisor and primary point of contact for assigned practice groups on all recruiting-related matters
Communicate proactively with internal stakeholders on candidate pipelines, hiring progress, and market trends
Model best practices in recruiting operations and support the professional development of junior team members
Foster a collaborative, high-performance team environment
Contribute to the firm's employer branding strategy through active engagement with search firms, attendance at recruiting events, and participation in professional organizations
Track and analyze key recruiting metrics, including offer acceptance rates, time-to-fill, and yield rates, and prepare regular reports for firm leadership
Use data to identify trends, surface insights, and recommend process improvements

Requirements

What you’ll need

Familiarity with viRecruit, Firm Prospects or comparable applicant tracking and legal talent platforms required
Strong project management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines simultaneously required
Excellent interpersonal and written communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively at all levels of the firm required
Client service orientation and professional presence
Sound judgment and discretion in handling confidential information
Proactive problem-solving and adaptability in a fast-paced environment
Collaborative mindset with the ability to build trust across diverse stakeholder groups
Attention to detail and commitment to process excellence
Bachelor's degree
Minimum of five (5) years of legal recruiting or professional services talent acquisition experience
Demonstrated experience managing lateral associate hiring

Benefits

Comp & perks

Employee support and advancement
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions
Equal employment opportunity