Associate Recruiting Manager

Latham & Watkins LLP; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare

401k

Paid holidays

PTO 23 days

Well-being programs

Professional development

Employee discounts

Affinity groups

Job summary

Latham & Watkins LLP in Washington, DC seeks an Associate Recruiting Manager to lead the local office’s recruitment program, oversee summer associates, new attorneys, and judicial clerks, and align hiring with firm strategy. The role blends leadership, policy insight, and hands-on process management.

Ideal candidates have 7+ years in legal recruitment or professional services, 2+ years supervisory experience, a Bachelor's degree, and strong proficiency with MS Office and ATS systems; hybrid work

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent required.
• Minimum 7 years in legal recruitment or professional services.
• Minimum 7 years cumulative experience.
• Minimum 2 years supervisory experience in related field.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the associate recruiting function for the local office and Summer Program.
• Coordinate hiring of summer associates, new associates, and judicial clerks as applicable.
• Stay updated on employment laws, market trends, and competitor policies.
• Build relationships with firm leadership and regional law schools; generate reports for strategy.
• Lead a team of staff, assign tasks, and manage workflow during peak periods.

Skills

Leadership

Interpersonal skills

Problem-solving

Planning/organizing

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

7+ years experience in legal recruitment

2+ years supervisory experience

Tools

MS Office

Applicant Tracking Systems

Database management

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 Associate Recruiting for the local office, while using their experience and understanding of the legal and competitive market landscape to strategically plan and implement department goals and objectives. This role will be located in our Washington, DC 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:

• Overseeing the associate recruiting function for the local office, supporting the Recruiting Committee in hiring summer associates as well as new associates and judicial clerks when applicable, while managing all aspects of the Summer Program, including orientation, events, programming, training, and performance management, ensuring a comprehensive and engaging experience
• Staying abreast of current and pending employment laws, market trends, and competitor recruiting policies, while 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, and 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, while 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
• 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:

• 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
• Display 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 of cumulative experience
• A minimum 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 $190,000.00 /Yr.