Senior Recruiter and Employee Development (San Francisco Bay Area)

Cole-Frieman & Mallon LLP (CFM) is a prestigious boutique law firm based in San Francisco with a robust national practice, representing private funds (including hedge, venture capital, private equity, and hybrid structures) and their managers. Our firm advises on hundreds of fund launches each year and has highly regarded practices in cryptocurrency/digital asset transactional matters and cybersecurity. We are seeking a strategic, relationship-driven Senior Legal Recruiter to lead full-cycle attorney and business services recruiting across multiple practice groups and offices, serving as a trusted partner to firm leadership and practice management.

The ideal candidate brings deep knowledge of the legal market, impeccable judgment, and a track record of delivering top-tier associate hires, with support for entry-level and summer program recruitment. however, we welcome exceptional recruiting professionals without a JD who demonstrate comparable subject-matter fluency and stakeholder credibility. Manage the end-to-end recruitment lifecycle (intake and search strategy; offer development and negotiation; Partner with firm leadership to ensure a seamless candidate experience and consistent hiring standards. share periodic market intelligence and competitor insights to inform hiring strategy. Build and cultivate diverse pipelines and talent communities aligned with the firm’s D&I goals.

Optimize recruiting processes, tools, and candidate experience; Track recruiting data and KPIs; Ensure consistency with employment policies and legal compliance (including ADA, FMLA, wage/hour, and immigration/visa requirements) in collaboration with HR/Legal. Provide guidance on compliant hiring practices (e.g., Office Services, Technology/Training, Payroll, and work authorization/visa processes). Develop and maintain consistent recruitment brand messaging and collateral across channels.

Participate in salary surveys; Coordinate or support summer intern recruiting and the summer program in partnership with HR/PD. Support performance-review and promotion cycles (e.g., Senior Associate, Counsel, Partner) in partnership with HR leadership. Collaborate on systems to track professional development goals and mentorship pairings for internal employees.

Partner with admin/ops on recruiting-related events and staff appreciation activities, as needed. 5+ years of legal recruiting experience in a law firm and/or search firm, with demonstrated placement success. ~ Bachelor’s degree required; Meticulous project management and organization across multiple priorities and time zones. ~ Comfort navigating confidential partner-level conversations and complex compensation structures. ~ Proficiency with applicant tracking systems, LinkedIn Recruiter, and data-driven reporting. ~ Creative problem solver with high judgment, discretion, and the ability to maintain confidential/sensitive information. ~ Prior attorney recruiting experience at a law firm and familiarity with the hedge fund/asset management industry. You operate with discretion and integrity, move quickly without sacrificing quality, and build trust with senior stakeholders while taking ownership of outcomes and elevating the candidate experience. You bring a consultative approach to challenging searches and continually refine processes using data and feedback.

We offer a competitive compensation package commensurate with experience, including bonuses, 401(k) with match and profit sharing, paid time off and holidays, and medical/vision/dental benefits; Yearly compensation range inclusive of bonuses: $