Senior Director of Administration & Strategy — NY (Hybrid)

Latham & Watkins LLP; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 250,000 - 300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare insurance

401k plan

Paid holidays / PTO

Well-being programs

Professional development

Employee discounts

Affinity groups

Job summary

Latham & Watkins LLP in New York is seeking an Associate Director of Administration to lead the strategy, delivery, and continual evolution of professional and administrative support functions for the New York office. The role leverages Attorney Support, Executive Assistant, Early Career, and other models to ensure exceptional service to attorneys, clients, and business services professionals.

Located in our New York office, this hybrid role requires strong leadership, workforce planning, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Eight or more years of progressive leadership experience in professional services, legal services, or related business services functions.
• Experience leading managers and developing high-performing teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead hiring, onboarding, training, mentoring, succession planning, and retention initiatives.
• Provide leadership and oversight for Attorney Support, Executive Assistant, and Early Career teams.
• Partner with office and practice leadership, HR, recruiting, and L&D to develop workforce strategies.
• Protect confidentiality and sensitive information across the organization.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic planning

Workforce planning

Operational management

Talent development

Client service

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Latham & Watkins LLP in New York is seeking an Associate Director of Administration to lead the strategy, delivery, and continual evolution of professional and administrative support functions for the New York office. The role leverages Attorney Support, Executive Assistant, Early Career, and other models to ensure exceptional service to attorneys, clients, and business services professionals.

Located in our New York office, this hybrid role requires strong leadership, workforce planning, and