Manager, Experienced Legal Recruitment - Americas

Firm Summary

White & Case is an elite global law firm serving leading companies, financial institutions and governments worldwide. Our long history as an international firm means we are perfectly placed to help our clients resolve their most complex legal challenges wherever they may be.

With lawyers operating from more than 40 locations, working in virtually every country of the world, we have invested heavily in building a high-quality full-service practice competing at the top of the market. We are distinguished by our on-the-ground presence in the world’s key financial markets and our strengths in handling complex cross-border work.

It’s not just about our global network of offices; it’s the global interconnectedness of the Firm that our people, and our clients, value most. We work well together across geographic and practice boundaries. It’s one of the reasons we attract and retain cross-border work.

Our people are globally minded, enterprising, collaborative and committed to excellence, and represent 125 nationalities and speak 92 languages.

Position Summary

We are seeking an experienced and strategic Legal Recruitment Manager to lead best-in-class lateral associate recruitment efforts. This role oversees the full recruitment lifecycle for lateral associates, counsel, international law fellows, and judicial clerks across all US offices.

The ideal candidate brings proven experience leading legal recruiting teams, deep expertise in lateral hiring, and the ability to strong build strong relationships with stakeholders. Success in this role requires a commercial mindset, exceptional organizational and process-management skills, and a commitment to delivering a seamless, high- touch experience for both candidates and internal stakeholders.

Duties and Accountabilities1

Team Management & Development:

• Lead, mentor and develop the Experienced Legal Recruitment team to achieve team goals and deliver high-quality results.
• Support the professional growth of team members by promoting subject matter expertise and embedding recruitment best practices across all stages of the hiring process.

Recruitment Process Management:

• Manage full-cycle recruitment for multiple roles, including sourcing, screening, interviewing offer management, and onboarding.
• Draft and maintain accurate job descriptions and market-aligned job postings to attract top legal talent
• Source candidates through multiple channels and conduct screening interviews, providing consultative guidance to partners and stakeholders throughout the process
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (e.g., Immigration, Conflicts, General Counsel, Compensation, Mobility) to ensure compliance and a smooth hiring and offer experience
• Oversee recruitment operations, maintaining trackers and ATS updates, and supporting onboarding tasks
• Monitor market trends and provide date-driven insights to inform hiring strategies and compensation decisions
• Ensure recruitment practices align with legal and regulatory requirements and internal policies
• Lead weekly Recruitment Approval Review, including reporting, workforce planning approvals, and coordination with HR Business Partners
• Champion accurate and compliant recruitment data and promote consistent process excellence across the team
• Leverage requisition reporting to optimize workloads, resolve recruitment roadblocks proactively, and deliver a high-touch "white glove" experience to every candidate and stakeholder throughout the hiring process

Agency Management

• Build and maintain strong agency relationships, including contract negotiations and strengthening partnership, and gathering data insights to support our Preferred Supplier List initiative
• Collaborate with the team to build a trusted network of go-to agencies, ensuring White & Case is consistently introduced to top-tier talent
• Implement a regular check-in with active agency partners to share updates, exchange feedback, and equip them with the information they need to effectively represent our brand in the market

Stakeholder Relationship Management

• Build trusted relationships with department heads and hiring managers, offering strategic guidance throughout the recruitment lifecycle
• Share relevant market intelligence to support informed hiring decisions
• Deliver clear, timely reporting on hiring metrics, sourcing effectiveness, and recruitment initiatives
• Educate internal stakeholders on recruitment processes, timelines, and best practices

Additional responsibilities