Senior Partner Recruitment Manager

Location – London, UAE or Europe

Lateral Partner Hiring

• Lead end-to-end lateral partner hiring aligned to strategic growth priorities.
• Partner with leadership to define hiring needs, target markets and candidate profiles.
• Manage candidate relationships as they progress through the hiring journey
• Manage relationships with search firms to ensure strong market coverage and high-quality delivery.
• Coordinate due diligence processes.

Integration & Partner Onboarding

• Deliver structured integration plans for lateral partners and their teams.
• Support transition into the firm’s partnership model, culture and ways of working.
• Work with key stakeholders to help embed hires into teams assist in co-ordinating client relationships.
• Track integration milestones and address risks proactively.
• Provide ongoing support to drive retention and performance.

Stakeholder Engagement

• Build trusted relationships with senior partners, leaders and key stakeholders.
• Provide expert advice on lateral hiring strategy, market dynamics and best practice.
• Act as a key link between partners and the wider business throughout hiring and integration.

Performance Tracking & Reporting

• Track and repot KPIs linked to lateral partner success.
• Provide regular reporting and insight to senior leadership.
• Use data to refine hiring and integration approaches.

Process & Continuous Improvement

• Refine and standardise lateral hiring and integration processes.
• Drive efficiencies through leveraging AI and market intelligence tools to enhance delivery and provide a best-in-class candidate and partner experience.
• Stay current on partner market trends, remuneration and competitor activity.
• Build a strong external profile with head-hunters, agencies and peers.

What We’re Looking For

• Experience in lateral partner hiring, executive search or talent strategy in a UK law firm or professional services environment.
• Experience assessing partner business cases and financial projections.
• Strong track record in complex, senior-level hiring.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement skills.
• High discretion, professionalism and a pragmatic, collaborative approach.

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