Join Goodwin’s Global Operations Team, and make a real impact on a global scale. At Goodwin, we work with some of the world’s most successful and innovative investors, entrepreneurs and disruptors in the life sciences, private equity, real estate, technology and financial industries, and where they converge. As part of the Global Operations Team – all business professionals at the firm – you’ll collaborate with colleagues from varied backgrounds and experiences, fostering an environment where cross-functional learning, networking, and collaboration are at the core of what we do.
Here, we’re not just supporting a law firm; we’re partnering with attorneys and clients to deliver cutting-edge solutions in high-stakes litigation and dispute resolution, world-class regulatory compliance and advisory services, and complex transactions. Our commitment to integrity, ingenuity, agility, and ambition drives us, and we’re proud to have been recognised as the “Best Business Team” by The American Lawyer.
This is your opportunity to grow professionally in a dynamic, global environment, surrounded by forward-thinking peers.
The Manager, Legal Recruiting will be joining our highly collaborative team and reporting to the Senior Manager, Legal Recruiting. This role will provide strategic direction to the firm, office, and practice area recruitment plans; act as primary hiring contact for summer associate hires for the Los Angeles and Santa Monica offices; and act as firm-wide Legal Recruiting liaison for multiple business units (major practice groups).
What You Will Do:
Work with the Senior Manager and Managing Director of Legal Recruiting to implement creative strategies and processes for sourcing and hiring summer associate and lateral associate candidates
Work with business units on strategic growth initiatives and development of summer associate and lateral candidate pipelines
Collaborate with business unit leaders and directors to effectively onboard and integrate summer associate and lateral candidates
Analyze data and trends in key markets to identify potential candidates
Keep current with industry updates and changes at competitive firms that could result in potential lateral opportunities
Actively develop and maintain relationships with local and national search firms
Pitch the firm by articulating the firm’s interests, strategic focus, and growth strategy
Oversee the firm’s internal due diligence processes for all local summer associate and lateral hires
Work closely with the firm committees and other internal constituents to promote inclusive recruitment practices
Maintain the appropriate metrics to report and measure success as it relates to lateral recruitment
Manage all aspects of the local Legal Recruiting budget
Manage and develop the local Legal Recruiting team
Work with the Senior Manager and Managing Director on strategic projects and initiatives to support various office committees and goals
Oversee Southern California Summer Program and entry-level hiring efforts, including law school relations efforts on behalf of the California offices.
Actively participate in the Firm’s community to enhance the collaborative culture.
Who You Are:
Bachelor’s Degree and 5-7 years of direct recruiting experience, with a strong preference for law firm experience.
Professional, outgoing demeanor with a client service-oriented approach.
Excellent communication (verbal and written) and interpersonal skills.
Ability to interact effectively with candidates, all levels of firm personnel and a variety of external entities.
Exceptional organization skills, ability to manage multiple assignments simultaneously and smoothly.
Must possess superior judgment and discretion and be able to protect and maintain highly confidential information.
Sophisticated and strategic research skills to identify lateral and summer associate candidates
Working knowledge of recruiting software, Workday, and applicant tracking systems (ATS), Lawcruit.
Travel required to other Goodwin office locations and professional conferences, as requested.
Flexibility to work extended hours as needed.
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Benefits and More
At Goodwin, you will discover your next career opportunity with a rewarding compensation package and comprehensive benefits, including:
Health, dental, and vision insurance
Life and disability insurance
Retirement & Savings Plan
Emergency back-up child and adult care
Paid vacation, sick time off, and holidays
Professional development and career advancement opportunities
Employee recognition and reward programs
Employee wellness and assistance programs
Employee discounts and perks
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree
- 3-5 years of direct work experience
- Prior law firm recruitment experience strongly preferred
- Strong organizational skills
- Superior interpersonal and communication skills
- Ability to handle pressure and extended hours if requested
- Sound judgment and creative problem-solving skills
- Willingness to participate in weeknight events
- Travel required
Goodwin Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Goodwin and has not been reviewed or approved by Goodwin.
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Strong & Reliable Incentives — Bonuses are described as market-matching with defined eligibility thresholds, and certain credits (such as pro bono, innovation, and training) can count toward targets.
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Parental & Family Support — Family-forming support via Carrot, generous paid parental leave, and subsidized backup child and elder care are highlighted as meaningful parts of the package.
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Healthcare Strength — Core medical, dental, and vision coverage through well-known carriers is supplemented by access tools and mental-health resources such as One Medical, Headspace, and an EAP.
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What We Do
We are in the business of building authentic, long-term relationships with our clients, who are some of the world’s most successful and innovative investors, entrepreneurs and disruptors at the convergence of and within the life sciences, private equity, real estate, technology, and financial industries. To learn more, visit us at www.goodwinlaw.com and follow us on Twitter at @goodwinlaw and Instagram at @join_goodwin. Office locations - Boston, New York, Washington, D.C., San Francisco, Silicon Valley, Los Angeles, Santa Monica, London, Cambridge, Paris, Luxembourg, Frankfurt, Hong Kong, Munich and Philadelphia *Attorney Advertising
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