The Manager of Lateral Recruiting will oversee lateral associate & counsel hiring in the New York office and coordinate efforts with other Simpson Thacher offices, emphasizing firm interconnectedness globally.  The Manager will implement strategic lateral integration & performance initiatives with the Legal Recruiting and Legal Personnel teams.  Specific recruitment duties include: ensuring a focus on diversity; liaising with search firms and managing those relationships; building and promoting the STB brand; as well as managing applicant sourcing.

• Collaborate with senior management in developing strategic hiring plans, to include ensuring diversity in lateral applicants and acceptances as well as hiring from a global candidate pool
• Coordinate search implementation and approval of hires, including coordination of specific candidate terms
• Plan and manage successful execution of lateral searches – including interview coordination, liaising with candidates, offer extension and follow up
• Advise key stakeholders on relevant market data, positioning and competitive market intelligence
• Develop and maintain preferred firm relationships with search agencies – such as through consultations with recruiters and preparation of firm & practice-specific marketing materials
• Maintain statistics and preparation of related analysis on lateral hiring
• Manage day-to-day implementation of lateral policies and procedures, including compensation analyses
• Oversee lateral onboarding process and integration into the firm 
• Recommend and implement innovative means to attracting lateral applicants
• Provide direction and supervision of teammates involved in the lateral hiring process
• Oversee lateral resume submissions (e.g. search firm, referral and direct applications) including Vi data-entry, reports and candidate responses
• Lead advertising and promoting openings, as appropriate to ensure optimal sourcing
• Coordinate across Simpson offices for an integrated and cohesive approach
• Share resources, contacts and best practices with Legal Recruiting and Legal Personnel teams
• Provide direction and supervision of teammates involved in the lateral hiring process
• Execute projects, as needed to assist Chief Talent Officer and Directors of Legal Recruiting and Legal Personnel
• Flexibility to adjust hours to meet departmental needs
• Additional duties as needed

• Strong oral and written communication skills and the ability to interact well and build professional relationships while maintaining confidentiality; collaborative approach to working with others of all seniority levels
• Ability to self-direct, manage multiple priorities, analyze needs and implement solutions
• Strong analytical & organizational skills with attention to detail for both long and short-term projects and responsibilities
• Must be team oriented, contributing as needed on unexpected projects or requests
• Proficient in Word, Excel and PowerPoint and comfortable working in web-based databases/software, e.g. viDesktop

• 4-6 years of comparable experience in lateral hiring

• Prior experience in a law firm; visa/immigration experience