Job Title: Strategic Recruiting Business Partner
Location: Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Job Type: Full-Time 

Kelley Kronenberg, a nationally recognized and growing law firm, is seeking a Strategic Recruiting Business Partner to join our Human Resources team in Fort Lauderdale. This is a high-visibility, high-impact role designed for a recruitment professional who thrives on building relationships, partnering with firm leadership, and driving strategic growth through lateral talent acquisition.

This role is ideal for a legal recruiter (either agency or in-house) with a track record of success engaging with partner-level attorneys and senior legal talent, particularly those with portable books of business. You’ll work closely with our CEO, Chief Strategy Officer, and Chief Human Resources Officer to identify key markets, drive headcount planning, and support the firm’s geographic and practice expansion initiatives.

Key Responsibilities:

• Partner with executive leadership to assess, prioritize, and execute hiring strategies for partner-level attorneys and lateral acquisitions.

• Design and implement innovative sourcing strategies to identify top legal talent, particularly in target markets for firm expansion.

• Conduct high-level screening calls and communicate Kelley Kronenberg’s value proposition to senior-level candidates.

• Provide clear guidance to candidates throughout the recruitment lifecycle, including expectations around process, compensation, and cultural alignment.

• Deliver data-driven insights and market intelligence to leadership, including candidate funnel metrics, competitive analysis, and recruitment trends.

• Travel to targeted markets (in coordination with the CEO and CSO) to meet with prospective attorneys and build market relationships.

• Represent the firm at legal industry events and networking functions to increase visibility and engagement with top talent.

• Maintain and nurture long-term talent pipelines and referral networks for strategic future hiring needs.

• Coordinate candidate meetings, travel, and interviews on behalf of firm leadership as needed.

• Contribute to firm-wide talent initiatives, including employer branding and candidate experience projects.

Required Qualifications:

• 5+ years of experience in a recruitment role, either agency or in-house; experience recruiting attorneys required.

• Demonstrated success in sourcing and managing relationships with senior-level professionals.

• Strong understanding of the lateral partner hiring process and professional services recruitment cycles.

• Ability to work autonomously and collaboratively across departments and practice areas.

• Experience presenting opportunities to candidates with a strong understanding of total rewards, law firm cultures, and value alignment.

• Working knowledge of employment law and recruitment compliance.

• Skilled in using LinkedIn Recruiter, Indeed, and other sourcing tools to develop and manage candidate pipelines.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

• Willingness and ability to travel to support firm expansion and attend key events.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous experience recruiting within a law firm or legal search agency strongly preferred.

• Familiarity with lateral partner hiring dynamics, books of business evaluation, and compensation modeling is a plus.

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, Communications, or related field preferred.

Why Kelley Kronenberg?

At Kelley Kronenberg, we believe our strength lies in our people. We offer:

• A collaborative and inclusive workplace culture with a focus on strategic growth and long-term relationships.

• Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits, including employer-paid PPO health insurance, dental, vision, and 401(k) with company match.

• Generous PTO, including floating holidays and a mental health day.

• A firm culture that prioritizes innovation, opportunity, and internal mobility.

• Office perks including Friday breakfasts, all-day beverages, birthday celebrations, and firm-sponsored events.

About Kelley Kronenberg:

Kelley Kronenberg is a full-service national law firm with 13 offices across the United States. We are known for our entrepreneurial culture, strategic agility, and commitment to delivering excellent service across practice areas. Our continued growth is fueled by visionary leadership and our investment in exceptional talent.

Kelley Kronenberg is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Apply today and help us grow the future of legal talent—one strategic hire at a time.