Associate Recruiting Manager

Latham & Watkins LLP; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare, life, and disability insurance

401k plan

PTO program

Professional development programs

Employee discounts

Job summary

Latham & Watkins LLP seeks an Associate Recruiting Manager in Chicago. This role involves managing the entry-level hiring process and supporting recruitment initiatives. Responsibilities include staying updated on employment laws, fostering relationships with leadership, and providing research and data analysis. The ideal candidate will have at least seven years of experience in legal recruitment and possess strong leadership skills. A comprehensive benefits package includes healthcare, a generous PTO program, and professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in legal recruitment or professional services.
• 2+ years of supervisory experience in a related field.
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the entry level hiring process for the Chicago office.
• Support strategic initiatives by building relationships with office leadership.
• Provide research and data analysis to support the firm's goals.

Skills

Leadership and interpersonal skills

Proficiency in MS Office

Data analysis and report generation

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

Applicant tracking systems

Job description

About Latham & Watkins

Latham & Watkins is one of the world’s leading global law firms advising the businesses and institutions that drive the global economy. We are the market leaders in major financial and business centers around the world. Our investment in people, commitment to innovation, and focus on the future empower you to build an incredible career and thrive as an exceptional professional in a supportive culture. If you aspire to be the best, and work with the best, this is where you belong.

About the Role

The Associate Recruiting Manager is an integral part of Latham’s Associate Recruiting team. This role will be responsible for overseeing the entry level hiring process for the assigned region, while supporting the Recruiting Committee in hiring summer associates, new associates, and judicial clerks when applicable. This role will be located in our Chicago 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:

• Staying abreast of current and pending employment laws, market trends, and competitor recruiting policies
• Supporting strategic initiatives of the firm’s management committees by developing and maintaining relationships with office leadership and recommending changes to enhance the firm's competitive edge
• Building and maintaining strong relationships with firm leaders and industry leaders, including regional law schools, while focusing on enhancing the firm’s brand and influence by coordinating outreach efforts and engaging with key stakeholders
• Providing research, analyzing data, and generating reports to support the firm’s strategic goals and maintain a robust professional network
• Overseeing a team that supports the manager and the firm in all endeavors, organizing, assigning, delegating, and coordinating staff work to manage workflow and resources effectively, especially during peak periods, while fostering a collaborative and efficient team environment
• 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:

• Demonstrate excellent leadership and interpersonal skills, including organizing, planning, problem‑solving, decision‑making, and effective interaction with all organizational levels
• Exhibit proficiency in PC applications, including MS Office, database management, and applicant tracking systems, with the ability to conduct thorough analyses and reports
• Possess the ability to handle confidential and sensitive information with appropriate discretion

And have:

• A Bachelor’s degree or equivalent
• A minimum of seven (7) years’ experience in legal recruitment or professional services
• A minimum of seven (7) years cumulative experience
• A minimum of two (2) years’ 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
• Affinity groups, networks, and coalitions for lawyers and staff

Latham & Watkins is an equal opportunity employer. The Firm prohibits discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race (including, but not limited to, hair texture and protective hairstyles), color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status (including veterans of the Vietnam era), gender expression, marital status, or any other characteristic or condition protected by applicable statute.

Pay Range

USD $150,000.00 - USD $175,000.00 /Yr.