Senior Manager of Professional Staff Recruiting

Position Overview

Orrick currently has an excellent opportunity for a Senior Manager of Professional Staff Recruiting, which could be based in any of our U.S. offices including Austin, Chicago, Boston, Houston, Los Angeles, New York, Menlo Park, Orange County, Portland, Sacramento, San Francisco, Santa Monica, Seattle, Washington DC, or Wheeling, WV.

About Us

Orrick is on a mission to redefine how we attract, engage, and hire top talent. As we grow, we’re looking for a forward-thinking leader to transform our recruiting function for our US business professional staff, building a scalable, inclusive, and high-impact talent acquisition strategy.

Role Overview

In this role, you will reimagine recruitment processes, implement best-in-class practices, and drive innovation across the talent acquisition lifecycle. You’ll lead a team of recruiters, partner with business leaders, and leverage data and technology to deliver an exceptional experience for both candidates and hiring managers.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a strategic roadmap to transform the recruiting function, aligning with business goals and future workforce needs.
• Assess current recruitment processes, identify gaps, and implement process improvements to increase efficiency, quality, and diversity of hires.
• Lead, mentor, and inspire a team of recruiters, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and innovation.
• Introduce and champion new technologies, tools, and methodologies to modernize talent acquisition.
• Collaborate with HR Business Partners and firm leadership on the offer approval and headcount management process.
• Build strong partnerships with hiring managers and business leaders to understand talent needs and deliver tailored recruiting solutions.
• Develop and maintain a job description inventory, reviewing and signing off on job descriptions prior to posting.
• Utilize data and analytics to measure recruitment performance, report on key metrics, and inform decision-making.
• Ensure an inclusive and equitable recruitment process that attracts diverse talent.
• Collaborate with the communications team on employer branding initiatives to position Orrick as an employer of choice.
• Stay current on industry trends, labor market changes, and best practices in recruitment.
• Lead searches for Senior Management, Director, Senior Manager, and Manager business professional staff positions across the U.S.
• Manage a full portfolio of active searches while minimizing time to hire.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• 10+ years of experience in Talent Acquisition or Recruiting with at least 2 years in a leadership or management role.
• Proven track record of transforming or scaling recruiting functions in a dynamic environment.
• Strong knowledge of recruiting technologies, ATS systems, and sourcing strategies.
• Demonstrated ability to use data and analytics to drive decisions and improvements.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and project management skills.
• Passion for innovation, diversity, and continuous improvement.
• A client service‑oriented mindset is critical.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with law firms or in a professional services environment.
• Technical recruiting experience is a plus.

Compensation and Benefits

• Competitive Salary: California Major Markets* $160,000 - $200,000; New York City $160,000 - $200,000; National $135,000 - $170,000.
• Comprehensive Benefits: Full range of elective health benefits including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance; robust mental well‑being programs; child, family, elder, and pet care benefits; short‑ and long‑term disability; industry‑leading parental leave; health savings account contributions; flexible spending accounts; and a 401K program.
• Generous Paid Time Off: Compensated time off through our Flexible Time Off program and paid holidays.
• Innovative Work Environment: Join a collaborative, inclusive, and innovative team culture dedicated to meaningful change in recruiting.
• Professional Growth: Opportunities for career development and advancement in a dynamic organization.