Director of Legal

Overview

Husch Blackwell LLP is a full-service litigation and business law firm with multiple locations across the United States, serving clients with domestic and international operations. At Husch Blackwell we believe that diverse, equitable and inclusive teams lead to better outcomes. Husch Blackwell is committed to retaining, recruiting, developing, and promoting talented lawyers and business professionals with diverse backgrounds and experiences. We foster an engaged, diverse, and inclusive team culture of accountability and purpose that makes our Firm and our communities better.

Our firm is committed to attracting and retaining professionals who value each other and the service we provide by embracing Teamwork, Collaboration, Client Service, and Innovation. If you are a motivated professional looking for a long-term fit where you can grow in a role, and will be valued and empowered, then we invite you to apply to our Director of Legal Recruiting position.

This position may be filled remotely, or in any of our locations.

The Director of Legal Recruiting will manage all aspects of legal recruiting of all paralegal and attorney lateral candidates. This position will oversee the administration of the law school recruiting process and the summer associate program carried out firm wide.

• Work with the Managing Director of Growth and firm leadership to design and implement annual recruiting strategies to support the firm’s strategic growth objectives and culture.
• Partner with firm leadership to assess hiring priorities and talent needs.
• Analyze recruiting metrics and market data to inform strategic decisions and adjust hiring priorities.
• Champion diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives within recruiting strategies to strengthen the firm’s culture.
• Evaluate competitive positioning in the legal talent market and recommend strategies to attract top-tier candidates.
• Lead change management efforts related to recruiting process improvements and technology adoption.
• Oversee the full attorney hiring lifecycle, ensuring compliance with firm protocols and timelines.
• Review and evaluate due diligence materials to support informed hiring decisions.
• Coordinate with relevant internal departments to ensure proper candidate due diligence and seamless onboarding.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for stakeholders throughout the hiring process, ensuring clear communication and alignment.
• Oversee the year-round summer associate recruiting cycle, including planning and execution of the summer program.
• Continuously review recruiting processes and workflows to identify opportunities for efficiencies.
• Lead, mentor, train and manage a team of legal recruiting professionals to ensure the team's effectiveness in delivering quality results.
• Foster an environment of teamwork, engagement, inclusivity and professional growth.
• Cultivate and maintain strategic relationships with law schools, external recruiters, and other key industry partners to strengthen the firm’s talent pipeline.
• Negotiate and manage agreements with search firms.
• Stay up to date with industry best practices, market data, and emerging trends to ensure the firm remains competitive and innovative in its attorney recruiting approach.
• Collaborate with Managing Director of Growth to create, maintain and disseminate high-quality marketing materials that effectively showcase the firm’s brand and value proposition.
• Ensure all externally facing content—including the firm’s website, brochures, and digital assets—reflects a consistent, professional, and engaging brand image.
• Regularly audit and refresh website and marketing materials to keep information accurate, visually appealing, and aligned with current branding standards.
• Lead the annual budget process for legal recruiting and be accountable for spending within approved budget allocations.
• Maintain accurate, organized, and up-to-date recruiting data across all systems.
• Develop clear reporting and analytics to track recruiting metrics and trends.
• In partnership with other internal stakeholders, develop and execute a comprehensive recruiting data analytics strategy to inform recruiting-related business…