Senior Lateral Recruiting Manager

Latham & Watkins; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare

401k plan

Paid holidays

PTO 23 days/year

Well-being programs

Professional development

Employee discounts

Affinity groups

Job summary

Latham & Watkins, a leading global law firm, is seeking an Associate Recruiting Manager - Lateral Associates. Located in New York, Chicago, or Washington D.C., the role offers hybrid flexibility and collaboration with practice, department, and office leaders to attract top lateral talent.

You will guide strategy, manage a recruiting team, and strengthen relationships with search firms. Ideal candidates bring extensive legal recruiting experience, strong leadership, and data-driven decision

Qualifications

• Leads lateral associate recruiting strategies and processes.
• Manages recruiting team and external search firms.
• Provides market intelligence and candidate insights throughout the process.

Responsibilities

• Develop tailored lateral recruiting strategies with practice/office leaders.
• Lead searches from strategy through offers and hires.
• Manage relationships with search firms and vendors; optimize processes.
• Prepare recruiting statistics and market updates for stakeholders.

Skills

Leadership

Interpersonal skills

Strategic recruiting

Data-driven decisions

Problem solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

MS Office

Applicant Tracking System

Data analysis tools

Job description

Latham & Watkins, a leading global law firm, is seeking an Associate Recruiting Manager - Lateral Associates. Located in New York, Chicago, or Washington D.C., the role offers hybrid flexibility and collaboration with practice, department, and office leaders to attract top lateral talent.

You will guide strategy, manage a recruiting team, and strengthen relationships with search firms. Ideal candidates bring extensive legal recruiting experience, strong leadership, and data-driven decision