Partner Recruiting Lead – Direct Hiring

Partner Recruiting Lead – Direct Hiring

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About Sterlington

Sterlington is a full-service law firm that combines legal and commercial excellence with modern ways of practicing. Our high-caliber partners work on complex business matters with a tailored approach to client service and a focus on financial flexibility and innovation.

Reports to : Manager, Talent Acquisition

Department : People – SPSC Division

Location : Remote (Global)

Type : Independent Contractor

The Opportunity

We're seeking a senior legal recruiter to lead our direct-hiring efforts for lateral partners across the United States. This role is pivotal to our business growth, directly impacting revenue through the acquisition of high-performing partners who expand our market reach and client portfolio.

As our Partner Recruiting Lead, you'll act as a trusted advisor to firm leadership—designing sourcing strategies, building deep market relationships, and managing complex, high-value recruitment processes with discretion and precision.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end recruitment for lateral partner hires across practice areas and jurisdictions in the U.S.
• Develop and execute targeted sourcing strategies to engage both passive and active partner-level candidates.
• Build and maintain a strong network of senior legal professionals, leveraging industry connections and market insights.
• Manage referral candidates with white glove care.
• Collaborate closely with firm leadership to understand practice group priorities, business goals, and talent needs.
• Assess candidates' portable business, client relationships, and cultural alignment with the Sterlington model.
• Manage negotiation and due diligence processes with professionalism and confidentiality.
• Deliver timely, data-driven pipeline reporting and provide strategic market feedback.
• Ensure an exceptional candidate experience at every stage of the process.

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