Partner Recruiting Lead – Direct Hiring

1 week ago


Toronto Montreal Calgary Vancouver Edmonton Old Toronto Ottawa Mississauga Quebec Winnipeg Halifax Saskatoon Burnaby Hamilton Surrey Victoria London Halton Hills Regina Markham Brampton Vaughan Kelowna Laval Southwestern Ontario R, Canada Sterlington Full time

Join to apply for the Partner Recruiting Lead – Direct Hiring role at Sterlington 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. What We're Looking For Proven track record of successfully recruiting lateral partners at US law firms. Deep understanding of the US legal market, including practice area dynamics, compensation structures, and competitive landscape. Demonstrated ability to build and leverage professional networks within the legal industry. Demonstrated ability to build trusted relationships with senior stakeholders and candidates. Track record of meeting or exceeding recruitment goals tied to business growth. Strong communication, discretion, and negotiation skills. Self-starter with the ability to work independently in a global, remote-first setting. Experience with ATS systems (preferably Greenhouse) and recruitment tools. Success in This Role Looks Like Delivering high-quality partner hires that directly drive firm revenue and strategic expansion. Maintaining a healthy, forward-looking pipeline across priority practice areas. Building credibility as a trusted advisor to partners, leadership, and internal stakeholders. Enhancing the firm's reputation and visibility within the legal market, positioning Sterlington as an employer of choice for high-performing partners seeking a progressive, modern, and results-driven work environment. #J-18808-Ljbffr



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