Lateral Recruiting Coordinator

At Haynes and Boone, our people are the driving force behind our success. Because we value the role every individual plays in how we deliver exceptional legal services, we hire people who will contribute to our professional reputation, enhance client relationships and share in our success.

Our London office is a modern, state‑of‑the‑art space in the heart of the City of London, now home to more than 60 transactional and dispute resolution lawyers who bring deep industry insight and strong commercial judgement to complex cross‑border matters. Our continued growth strengthens our ability to support clients operating in today’s interconnected energy and financial markets. Our London lawyers are recognized in Chambers and Partners UK and Legal 500 UK, and we are leaders among US firms in the ARL Advisor Rankings Guide. We are committed to building a diverse, inclusive workplace that reflects the communities we serve, and we look for highly motivated lawyers and business professionals who value our culture of respect, collaboration, and excellence.

The Lateral Recruiting Coordinator is responsible for overseeing and implementing all phases of lateral recruiting in the London market.

Essential Duties

• Lateral Program
  
  

Organize aspects of lateral recruitment including screening resumes, , communications with section/office leadership to determine lateral needs, communications with candidates, scheduling interviews, and communication with legal search firms. Handle all conflict and background paperwork. Assist with selection of mentors and supervisors for new hires. Greet candidates and assist with day-of logistics. Responsible for tracking candidates “in process” in the system and on the portal page for assigned markets.

Other Duties

• Other responsibilities include assisting the Director and Managers with all aspects of recruiting as needed. Research the market for information on peer firms. Organize and analyze this information for presentation to firm leadership.
  
  

Reporting Relationship

The Recruiting Coordinator reports to the Director of Attorney Recruitment, Managers, with strong accountability to the Firm Hiring Partner and Office Hiring Partners for their markets.

Subordinate Staff: None.

Qualifications

Experience/Knowledge

• Minimum of Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
• Strong computer skills including knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to handle a multitude of tasks simultaneously under strict deadlines.
• 2+ years’ recruiting experience (preferably in a professional service industry).
  
  

Skills

• Ability to handle pressure
• Ability to sell the Firm
• Maintains confidentiality
• Enthusiasm
• Flexibility to work after hours, weekends and through lunch
• Good judgment
• Organization
• Professionalism
• Tactfulness
• Team oriented
• Ability to delegate, supervise and motivate recruiting assistant
  
  

Physical Demands

Must be able to move around the office up to 15% of the time to make copies, fax, file, etc. Remains stationary at least 85% of the time. When coordinating/attending special events, might be required to move around up to 100% of the time. This position operates computers and other office productivity machines (e.g., fax machine, copier, printer, etc.) on a regular basis. Occasionally required to move documents or files weighing up to 15 lbs. This position requires constant communication and exchange of information with the Firm attorneys, clients and staff. This position must be able to inspect and observe information on a computer screen at least 80% of the time.

Working Conditions

Office environment.