K&L Gates is hiring: Principal Legal Recruiter in Charlotte

Overview

At K&L Gates, we are looking for smart, imaginative and hard-working people with diverse backgrounds, experiences and ideas to join us. This position is for a Principal, Legal Recruiter Finance to manage all aspects of lateral associate recruitment and collaborate with the law student recruitment team for the Finance practice area across all U.S. offices.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Practice Area Leaders, Practice Group Coordinators, Office Managing Partners, Finance Practice Operations Director and others to develop and implement strategic legal recruiting plans to attract top talent.
• Build and maintain relationships with internal stakeholders to understand and strategically identify legal talent needs within the Finance practice area.
• Manage advertising of open positions, draft and distribute job descriptions on the Firm’s website and external boards, and coordinate with targeted search firms.
• Review resumes with PALs and PGCs to select candidates for interviews; manage follow-up communications with candidates or search firms to provide a differentiated experience.
• Oversee applicant data tracking and leverage hiring analytics to establish Finance recruitment best practices.
• Engage internal and external networks to identify and engage top-tier candidates and contribute to recruiting strategy, including pipeline-building and target schools/interview programs.
• Oversee the lateral associate offer process, orientation, onboarding and integration for Finance hires.
• Collaborate with Professional Development and practice leaders to identify Finance-specific training opportunities.
• Coordinate with Student Recruiting Team and local leadership to determine Finance summer associate class size and recruiting strategy.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field; JD or legal background is advantageous.
• Minimum 5 years of recruiting experience (required), preferably in a law firm or law school environment; at least 3 years recruiting lawyers in the Finance space (preferred).
• In-depth knowledge of legal talent acquisition strategies and best practices.
• Excellent communication, negotiation and influencing skills.
• Professional and ethical demeanor with strong judgment, discretion and confidentiality.
• Ability to work independently under pressure with demanding deadlines; creative, growth-oriented and solutions-focused.
• Strong organizational, administrative, and MS Office (Excel, Outlook) skills; proficiency with applicant tracking systems and recruitment tools.

Additional Abilities

• Ability to handle a fast-paced environment with multiple tasks and changing priorities.
• Strong interpersonal skills to communicate with people at all levels of management.
• Flexibility to accommodate long hours and periodic weekend work; comfortable with adjusting strategies as needed.
• Desk-type role requiring a mix of sedentary and standing activities.

Compensation

Salary: $111,000 - $216,000. The compensation will be determined during the interview process and will vary based on experience, expertise, business needs, and market factors.

About The Firm

K&L Gates is a fully integrated global law firm with offices across five continents and more than 40 offices. We are committed to innovation, diversity and a culture of collaboration to serve clients across industries globally.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The Firm is an equal opportunity employer. Employment decisions are based on merit, qualifications and competence and not on protected characteristics. The Firm complies with federal and state laws and provides reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If you require accommodations, please contact askHR@klgates.com.