Lateral Recruitment Manager - International
CompanyVinson & Elkins
Location
London, England, United Kingdom
Employment TypeFull-time
Posted At4/29/2026
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Occupation TypeOther educational professionals not elsewhere classified
Occupation Code Skill LevelHigher Skilled
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£41,700
(£21.38 per hour)
Standard minimum applies
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Description
The International Lateral Attorney and Partner Recruitment Manager works under the supervision of the Senior Director of Attorney Recruitment, working closely with the Director of Lateral Partner Recruitment and U.S. based Lateral Recruitment team and in conjunction with other Talent personnel, Talent Leads, Practice Group Leaders, and Directors of Global Practice Management to support all aspects of the Firm’s international lateral recruitment efforts. For the full job description, please click on the More Info icon.
Position Overview
The International Lateral Attorney and Partner Recruitment Manager works under the supervision of the Senior Director of Attorney Recruitment, working closely with the Director of Lateral Partner Recruitment and U.S. based Lateral Recruitment team and in conjunction with other Talent personnel, Talent Leads, Practice Group Leaders, and Directors of Global Practice Management to support all aspects of the Firm’s international lateral recruitment efforts.
Primary
Duties and Responsibilities
Position Overview
The International Lateral Attorney and Partner Recruitment Manager works under the supervision of the Senior Director of Attorney Recruitment, working closely with the Director of Lateral Partner Recruitment and U.S. based Lateral Recruitment team and in conjunction with other Talent personnel, Talent Leads, Practice Group Leaders, and Directors of Global Practice Management to support all aspects of the Firm’s international lateral recruitment efforts.
Primary
Duties and Responsibilities
- Collaborate with international Practice Group Leaders, Firm leadership, and other key stakeholders to understand hiring needs and priorities for associate and partner recruitment, and to ensure alignment of recruitment efforts with strategic goals.
- Identify and cultivate relationships with potential lateral partner and associate candidates through proactive outreach, networking, and participation in industry events and conferences.
- Manage the full lifecycle of the lateral partner and associate recruitment processes.
- Maintain candidate information and interview processes in the Firm’s recruiting tracking systems.
- Draft associate job postings, schedule lateral interviews, and collect and distribute interviewer and candidate feedback.
- Work with the Attorney Development teams to advance the lateral hiring goals of the international offices and identify and coordinate opportunities to post lateral associate positions in a variety of sources, including with DE&I-related organizations.
- Provide support to International Early Talent team, as needed
- Perform additional duties and responsibilities as assigned
- Ability to travel occasionally and work late hours
Education
- Bachelor’s Degree required; master’s degree or JD is a plus.
- Six years of experience in legal recruiting, with a focus on lateral recruitment preferred. Proven track record of success in identifying, attracting, and closing lateral candidates in a law firm or legal services environment.
- Strong understanding of the legal industry, including key practice areas, market dynamics, and competitive landscape.
- Familiarity with legal recruiting best practices, including sourcing strategies, candidate assessment methods, and offer negotiation techniques.
- Knowledge of professional networking platforms and tools used for legal recruitment, such as LinkedIn, legal industry publications, and job boards.
- Knowledge of bar licensing rules and requirements across jurisdictions preferred.
- Knowledge of Firm computer software (Microsoft Word, PowerPoint & Excel); experience with recruiting and HR management systems preferred (viGlobal, FloRecruit, Oracle).
- Strong interpersonal, sales, and relationship-building skills, with the ability to establish rapport and credibility with senior-level legal professionals.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to articulate the Firm's value proposition and engage candidates effectively.
- Detail orientated, strategic thinker with a results-oriented mindset and the ability to develop and execute recruitment strategies that align with Firm objectives.
- Proactive and resourceful with a high level of initiative and ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
- Ability to maintain a good rapport with attorneys and personnel at all levels.