Palo Alto, California, United States · On-site
$102k–$179k/yr
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Skills: Legal recruiting, Strategic planning, Candidate sourcing, Lateral hiring, Onboarding
Boston, Massachusetts, United States · On-site
$140k–$205k/yr
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Skills: Strategic planning, Team leadership, Business development, Market intelligence, Client relationship management
Los Angeles, California, United States · On-site
$80k–$110k/yr
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Skills: Event planning, Sponsorship management, Client engagement, Business development, CRM software
Palo Alto, California, United States · On-site
$120k–$160k/yr
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Skills: Business Development Strategy, IP Litigation, RFP Management, Client Relationship Management, Market Positioning
Washington, District of Columbia, United States · On-site
$165k–$190k/yr
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Skills: Attorney Development, Performance Management, Legal Staffing, Workforce Planning, Career Coaching
Los Angeles, California, United States · On-site
$55k–$65k/yr
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Skills: Recruiting Databases, Microsoft Office, Interview Scheduling, Candidate Communication, Event Planning
Boston, Massachusetts, United States · On-site
$85k–$105k/yr
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Skills: Legal Billing, E-billing, Aderant, BillBlast, MS Excel
San Francisco, California, United States · On-site
$117k–$160k/yr
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Los Angeles, California, United States · On-site
$130k/yr
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Skills: Legal research, Business research, Westlaw, Lexis, Capital IQ
Boston, Massachusetts, United States · On-site
$50k–$65k/yr
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Skills: Administrative support, Budget management, Contract management, Calendar management, Project planning
Boston, Massachusetts, United States · On-site
$80k–$100k/yr
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Skills: Workday HCM, HRIS, Data integrity, Report writing, Integration configuration
Palo Alto, California, United States · On-site
$134k–$237k/yr
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Skills: AI Agent Development, System Design, Python, C#/.NET, TypeScript/React
Los Angeles, California, United States · Hybrid
$112k–$167k/yr
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Skills: Information security, Network security, Threat detection, Vulnerability management, Incident response
San Francisco, California, United States · On-site
$86k–$107k/yr
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Skills: Domestic Patent Prosecution, USPTO Filing, Docket Management, Legal Document Preparation, Data Integrity
London, England, United Kingdom · On-site
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Skills: Due diligence, Commercial contract review, Intellectual property, Information technology, Legal research
Boston, Massachusetts, United States · On-site
$55k–$65k/yr
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Palo Alto, California, United States · On-site
$180k–$260k/yr
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Boston, Massachusetts, United States · On-site
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Skills: Administrative support, Document management, Data entry, Billing coordination, Legal correspondence
Los Angeles, California, United States · On-site
$102k–$179k/yr
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Los Angeles, California, United States · On-site
$225k–$325k/yr
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The Manager, Legal Recruiting will provide strategic direction for recruitment plans and act as the primary hiring contact for summer associate and lateral candidates. They will also manage the local recruiting budget, lead the recruiting team, and collaborate with practice group leaders to develop talent pipelines.
Candidates must possess a Bachelor's degree and 5-7 years of direct recruiting experience, preferably within a law firm environment. Strong organizational skills, proficiency in ATS software, and the ability to handle confidential information with discretion are required.
Join Goodwin’s Global Operations Team, and make a real impact on a global scale. At Goodwin, we work with some of the world’s most successful and innovative investors, entrepreneurs and disruptors in the life sciences, private equity, real estate, technology and financial industries, and where they converge. As part of the Global Operations Team – all business professionals at the firm – you’ll collaborate with colleagues from varied backgrounds and experiences, fostering an environment where cross-functional learning, networking, and collaboration are at the core of what we do.
Here, we’re not just supporting a law firm; we’re partnering with attorneys and clients to deliver cutting-edge solutions in high-stakes litigation and dispute resolution, world-class regulatory compliance and advisory services, and complex transactions. Our commitment to integrity, ingenuity, agility, and ambition drives us, and we’re proud to have been recognised as the “Best Business Team” by The American Lawyer.
This is your opportunity to grow professionally in a dynamic, global environment, surrounded by forward-thinking peers.
The Manager, Legal Recruiting will be joining our highly collaborative team and reporting to the Senior Manager, Legal Recruiting. This role will provide strategic direction to the firm, office, and practice area recruitment plans; act as primary hiring contact for summer associate hires for the Los Angeles and Santa Monica offices; and act as firm-wide Legal Recruiting liaison for multiple business units (major practice groups).
Work with the Senior Manager and Managing Director of Legal Recruiting to implement creative strategies and processes for sourcing and hiring summer associate and lateral associate candidates
Work with business units on strategic growth initiatives and development of summer associate and lateral candidate pipelines
Collaborate with business unit leaders and directors to effectively onboard and integrate summer associate and lateral candidates
Analyze data and trends in key markets to identify potential candidates
Keep current with industry updates and changes at competitive firms that could result in potential lateral opportunities
Actively develop and maintain relationships with local and national search firms
Pitch the firm by articulating the firm’s interests, strategic focus, and growth strategy
Oversee the firm’s internal due diligence processes for all local summer associate and lateral hires
Work closely with the firm committees and other internal constituents to promote inclusive recruitment practices
Maintain the appropriate metrics to report and measure success as it relates to lateral recruitment
Manage all aspects of the local Legal Recruiting budget
Manage and develop the local Legal Recruiting team
Work with the Senior Manager and Managing Director on strategic projects and initiatives to support various office committees and goals
Oversee Southern California Summer Program and entry-level hiring efforts, including law school relations efforts on behalf of the California offices.
Actively participate in the Firm’s community to enhance the collaborative culture.
Bachelor’s Degree and 5-7 years of direct recruiting experience, with a strong preference for law firm experience.
Professional, outgoing demeanor with a client service-oriented approach.
Excellent communication (verbal and written) and interpersonal skills.
Ability to interact effectively with candidates, all levels of firm personnel and a variety of external entities.
Exceptional organization skills, ability to manage multiple assignments simultaneously and smoothly.
Must possess superior judgment and discretion and be able to protect and maintain highly confidential information.
Sophisticated and strategic research skills to identify lateral and summer associate candidates
Working knowledge of recruiting software, Workday, and applicant tracking systems (ATS), Lawcruit.
Travel required to other Goodwin office locations and professional conferences, as requested.
Flexibility to work extended hours as needed.
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At Goodwin, you will discover your next career opportunity with a rewarding compensation package and comprehensive benefits, including:
Health, dental, and vision insurance
Life and disability insurance
Retirement & Savings Plan
Emergency back-up child and adult care
Paid vacation, sick time off, and holidays
Professional development and career advancement opportunities
Employee recognition and reward programs
Employee wellness and assistance programs
Employee discounts and perks
At Goodwin, we live your business. We are a firm of insiders relentlessly focused on understanding the pulse within six industries: healthcare, investment funds, life sciences, private equity, real estate, and technology. This means that we deliver unprecedented client value through a unique combination of industry knowledge, legal excellence, and business advisory expertise – all powered by our high-performance culture. For more on life at Goodwin, follow us on Instagram: @Join_Goodwin Content may include attorney advertising.
Offices: 100 Northern Ave, Boston, MA 02210, US · 3025 John F Kennedy Blvd, Philadelphia, PA 19104, US · 520 Broadway, Santa Monica, California 90401, US · The New York Times Building, 620 Eighth Avenue, New York, NY 10018, US · 601 S Figueroa St, Suite 4100, Los Angeles, CA 90017, US
At Goodwin, we live your business. We are a firm of insiders relentlessly focused on understanding the pulse within six industries: healthcare, investment funds, life sciences, private equity, real estate, and technology. This means that we deliver unprecedented client value through a unique combination of industry knowledge, legal excellence, and business advisory expertise – all powered by our high-performance culture. For more on life at Goodwin, follow us on Instagram: @Join_Goodwin Content may include attorney advertising.
Offices: 100 Northern Ave, Boston, MA 02210, US · 3025 John F Kennedy Blvd, Philadelphia, PA 19104, US · 520 Broadway, Santa Monica, California 90401, US · The New York Times Building, 620 Eighth Avenue, New York, NY 10018, US · 601 S Figueroa St, Suite 4100, Los Angeles, CA 90017, US
