Associate Recruiting Manager – Global Operations

About Latham & Watkins

Latham & Watkins is a global law firm consistently ranked among the top firms in the world. The success of our firm is largely determined by our commitment to hire and develop the very best and brightest, creating a team that provides our clients with the highest quality of work and service. We are driven by our core values: respect, innovation, and collaboration.  

About the Role

The Associate Recruiting Manager – Global Operations is an integral part of Latham’s Human Capital and Talent team and will be responsible for the recruitment and hiring of top talent for all associate-level positions at Latham & Watkins, while driving strategic leadership in recruiting operations and ensuring innovative and efficient processes across global platforms. This role will be located in either our New York or Washington, D.C. office. Please note that this role may be eligible for a flexible working schedule that allows for a hybrid and in-office presence.

Responsibilities & Qualifications

Other key responsibilities include:

• Leveraging data analytics to shape recruitment strategies, enhance candidate experience, and support business growth
• Developing and implementing cutting-edge recruitment policies and procedures that reflect global best practices
• Collaborating with global management and cross-functional teams to align recruitment initiatives with strategic business objectives
• Cultivating strong partnerships with external vendors to enhance recruitment capabilities and drive operational excellence
• Promoting effective work practices, working as a team member, and showing respect for others
• Protecting and maintaining any highly sensitive, confidential, privileged, financial, and/or proprietary information that Latham & Watkins retains 

We’d love to hear from you if you:

• Possess extensive experience in recruitment operations with a proven track record, preferably within a law firm or professional services environment
• Demonstrate a strong understanding of recruitment practices and regulations in all jurisdictions where Latham & Watkins LLP operates
• Display technical proficiency with experience in applicant tracking systems and other recruitment technologies

And have:

• A bachelor’s degree or an equivalent
• A minimum of seven (7) years of experience in legal recruitment or professional services
• A minimum of two (2) years of supervisory experience in a related field, preferably

Benefits & Additional Information

Successful candidates will not only be provided with an outstanding career opportunity and welcoming environment, but will also be provided with a generous total compensation package with bonuses awarded in recognition of both individual and firm performance. Eligible employees can participate in Latham’s comprehensive benefit program which includes:

• Healthcare, life and disability insurance
• A generous 401k plan
• At least 11 paid holidays per year, and a PTO program that accrues 23 days during the first year of employment and grows with tenure
• Well-being programs (e.g. mental health services, mindfulness and resiliency, medical resources, well-being events, and more)
• Professional development programs
• Employee discounts
• And more!

 Additionally, we have a range of diversity programming including Global Affinity Groups. These groups provide a firmwide platform to share experiences and advice as well as an opportunity to participate in a supportive network with common interests to help make life at the firm even better.

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Latham & Watkins is committed to diversity, equal opportunity, sustainability, and pro bono legal services. We draw from a remarkable wealth of talent to create one of the world's leading law firms, and advance these commitments through the work of our Global Citizenship department. Our lawyers, paralegals, and professional staff worldwide comprise a rich mixture of different races, ethnic backgrounds, religions, sexual orientations, cultures, and primary languages. Our diversity makes us who we are. Please click here to review your rights under U.S. employment laws.

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Pay Range

Salary : $145,000 - $165,000