We are a Firm where people truly believe in what they do and strive to achieve the highest standards of performance and success. This position may be filled in our Dallas or Houston office. General Description: The Lateral Partner Senior Recruiting Manager is responsible for effectively managing the recruiting and hiring of lateral partners in Texas, where we currently have offices in Austin, Dallas, and Houston, as well as supporting firmwide lateral partner initiatives. The incumbent in this position reports to the firm's Director of Legal Recruiting and works closely with section, practice group and office leadership to recruit and hire partners with practices that enhance the firm’s financial position and reputation and brand. This role involves developing strategies to attract, assess, and hire partner-level talent to further the firm’s legal recruiting goals. Key Responsibilities and Essential Job Functions: Collaborate with leadership to understand lateral partner hiring priorities in the relevant markets. Help to develop and execute a comprehensive partner recruiting strategy for assigned offices that aligns with the firm's recruiting and business objectives. Keep apprised of market conditions and lateral opportunities. Establish, enhance, and manage relationships with external recruiters to develop recruiting opportunities. Cultivate other sources of lateral partner candidates including, among other strategies, leveraging professional relationships within the legal recruiting industry. Manage the contracting process with external recruiters ensuring alignment with the firm’s business objectives. Actively guide partner candidates and firm partners and leaders through the firm’s recruiting process, keeping partner candidate experience top of mind. Plan lateral partner interviews, conduct lateral partner due diligence, draft employment agreements, and compile information packets for leadership to assess lateral partner opportunities. Maintain appropriate recruiting documentation and records. Special projects and duties as assigned. Required Skills: Demonstrated ability to earn the trust and respect of firm leaders and colleagues. Ability to be self-directed and demonstrate initiative. Exceptional judgment and analytical, problem-solving, and critical-thinking skills. Ability to assimilate information quickly and to grasp big picture concepts as well as details; demonstrated business acumen. Flexibility to respond quickly and positively to shifting demands and opportunities; ability to work under tight deadlines and manage multiple, detailed tasks. Ability to anticipate issues and exercise good judgment in recommending solutions. Excellent communication and presentation abilities. Ability to work collaboratively and effectively across functional areas to achieve business objectives. Required Qualifications & Education: Bachelor’s degree required. 7+ years of experience in Attorney Recruiting, including Partner Recruiting. Ability to travel up to 20%. Preferred Qualifications & Education: J.D. degree preferred. Physical Requirements: Ability to sit or stand for extended periods of time. Moderate or advanced keyboard usage. Benefits: Our goal is to promote a work environment in which individuals have access to the resources they need to be their best both professionally and personally, which includes resources that encourage individuals to focus on their health and well-being. Below are the benefits we offer: comprehensive medical (PPO and HDHPs), dental and vision plans including coverage for domestic partners; life and AD&D insurance; short and long term disability insurance; tax-advantaged accounts for health care expenses, including FSAs and HSAs; FSAs for dependent care; health advocacy services; behavioral health and counseling resources for all family members; 401(k); profit sharing; backup dependent care; senior care planning support; resources for individuals with development disabilities and their caregivers; and paid holidays and other paid time off, including paid leave for new parents. Holland & Knight is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related conditions, transgender status, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status or any other factor prohibited by law. Applicants who are interested in applying for a position and require an accommodation during the process should contact ApplicantAccommodations@hklaw.com. Personal Information collected from applicants will be used for the purpose of processing the application throughout any recruitment or employment process, as well as inclusion in a personnel file. Categories of data collected may include name, address, phone numbers, email, Social Security Number, and signature. Holland & Knight may collect further information if you consent to a background check. This includes criminal background, employment, and certifications. Please visit Legal Information Portal for Holland & Knight LLP’s privacy policies. Holland & Knight is proud of having built one of the largest, most respected law firms in the world today. Holland & Knight has been advising clients for more than 130 years and has approximately 2,200 lawyers across the U.S. and in five international offices. Holland & Knight services clients globally. Known for our extraordinary legal service to clients, our culture of excellence, and our commitment to the communities in which we work, we are a firm of people who truly believe in what we do. We invite you to experience what Holland & Knight has to offer. It takes more than lawyers to build a great law firm and, as a result, the firm employs more than 1,700 business professionals. Business professionals play a pivotal role in the firm by planning and implementing strategic initiatives to enhance the firm’s capabilities and drive growth. The firm employs business professionals in many different areas, including technology innovation, pricing, business development, finance, talent acquisition, marketing, information governance, cybersecurity, information technology, talent development, compliance, office administration, communications, and project management, just to name a few. Additionally, the firm employs many paralegals and practice assistants who directly support our lawyers and clients. Together, these roles form the infrastructure that allows our lawyers to focus on providing exceptional client service.

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