Associate Recruiting Senior Coordinator – Lateral Associates

careers-lw; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

401k plan

Paid holidays

PTO accrual 23 days/year

Well-being programs

Professional development

Employee discounts

Affinity groups and networks

Job summary

Latham & Watkins is seeking an Associate Recruiting Senior Coordinator – Lateral Associates for our New York office. You will drive end-to-end recruitment for associate-level hires and collaborate with the Associate Recruiting Manager on lateral strategies.

This role offers a hybrid schedule with in-office presence. The position requires strong organizational skills, experience in legal recruitment, and the ability to manage relationships with vendors and internal teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent required.
• Minimum 2 years' experience in legal recruitment or professional services.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with a customer-service focus.

Responsibilities

• Oversee end-to-end processing of applications and serve as primary candidate contact.
• Prepare, analyze, and present marketing materials and reports for stakeholders.
• Manage relationships with search firms and external vendors.
• Supervise coordinators, assistants, and interns to support hiring efforts.
• Develop and manage recruitment budgets, monitor expenses, ensure compliance with employment laws.
• Promote effective work practices and teamwork while safeguarding sensitive information.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Team leadership

Customer service

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

MS Office

Applicant Tracking Systems

Interview platforms

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 Senior Coordinator – Lateral Associates is an integral part of Latham's Human Capital & Talent team and will be responsible for the recruitment and hiring of top talent for all associate-level positions at Latham & Watkins, while collaborating with the Associate Recruiting Manager to develop and implement strategies for lateral associate recruitment. This role will be located in our New York 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 end-to-end processing of applications and serving as the primary point of contact for candidates throughout the recruitment process
• Preparing, analyzing, and presenting marketing materials and reports for stakeholders, while representing the firm at recruiting events
• Managing relationships with search firms and external vendors
• Supervising and training coordinators, assistants, and interns to support hiring efforts
• Developing and managing recruitment budgets, monitoring expenses, and ensuring compliance with employment laws and best practices
• Promoting effective work practices, working as a team member, and showing respect to co-workers
• 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:

• Exhibit well-developed interpersonal and communication skills to interact effectively at all organizational levels and lead teams, with a customer-service focus
• Possess advanced organizational and analytical skills to manage time, prioritize tasks, handle multiple deadlines, and supervise others to ensure compliance and accuracy, while using independent judgment for decision-making
• Demonstrate proficiency in MS Office, applicant tracking systems, interview platforms, and other necessary software, with the ability to undertake large projects, develop alternative methods, and implement solutions

And have:

• A bachelor's degree or an equivalent
• A minimum of two (2) years' experience in legal recruitment or professional services

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 $100,000.00 - USD $115,000.00 /Yr.