Associate Recruiting Senior Specialist

Latham & Watkins, LLP; City of London; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious law firm in London is seeking an Associate Recruiting Senior Specialist to oversee the recruitment of lateral associates. The ideal candidate will have a bachelor's degree, experience in legal recruitment, and strong interpersonal skills. This full-time role includes responsibilities such as managing the end-to-end recruiting process and developing strategic recruiting plans. The position offers a generous compensation package and benefits, as well as opportunities for hybrid work.

Benefits

Health insurance

Pension plan

Wellness programs

Employee discounts

Qualifications

• Experience in legal or professional services recruitment.
• Ability to lead aspects of change management.
• Expertise in delivering impactful sourcing strategies.

Responsibilities

• Developing strategic recruiting plans to attract lateral associates.
• Managing end-to-end recruiting process for regional practice groups.
• Staying informed about market trends in the legal industry.

Skills

Interpersonal and communication skills

Organizational and analytical skills

Proficiency in MS Office and applicant tracking systems

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Job description

Overview

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The Associate Recruiting Senior Specialist is an integral part of Latham’s Associate Recruiting team. This role will be responsible for recruiting lateral associates and delivering consistent practices and processes across our offices in Europe and the Middle East. This role will oversee the end-to-end candidate recruiting processes, manage search agency relationships, coordinate with other internal teams, represent the firm at events and ensure their knowledge is fully up to date with employment laws and market trends. This role will be located in our London 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:

• Liaising with global and local recruiting teams to help build out the EME Recruiting Hub services, supporting the associate recruiting manager
• Developing and implementing strategic recruiting plans to attract lateral associates in alignment with the firm’s growth objectives
• Leading on all aspects of the end-to-end recruiting process, from vacancy approval through to offer negotiation and candidate onboarding for designated regional practice groups
• Proactively sourcing candidates in EME through various channels including direct outreach, referral campaigns, and by developing strategic partnerships with recruitment agencies
• Staying informed about market trends and competitive intelligence in the legal industry across Europe and the Middle East; using intel to form tailored messaging around each individual practice
• Proactively using data insights and recruiting expertise to continuously improve lateral associate recruitment best practices and processes

• Exhibit well-developed interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal, to interact effectively at all organisational levels and lead teams with a customer-service focus
• Possess advanced organisational and analytical skills to manage time, prioritise tasks, handle multiple deadlines, and supervise others to ensure compliance and accuracy, with the ability to perceive complex problems and make sound decisions independently
• Demonstrate proficiency in MS Office, applicant tracking systems, interview platforms, and other necessary software, with the capability to undertake large projects, develop alternative methods, and implement solutions effectively

• A bachelor’s degree or equivalent
• Experience in legal or professional services recruitment or professional services
• Experience in developing influential relationships with senior stakeholders and experience in leading aspects of change management and transformation projects and delivering their outcome
• Experience of delivering impactful direct candidate sourcing strategies and driving innovation in lateral recruiting practices

Benefits & Additional Information

Successful candidates will be provided with an outstanding career opportunity and welcoming environment, plus 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:

• Health insurance as well as group income protection and life assurance
• A pension plan
• Wellness programs
• Employee discounts
• And more

Additionally, we have a range of programming including Global Affinity Groups, which are open to all. These groups provide a firmwide platform to share experiences and advice as well as an opportunity to participate in a supportive network with common interests to help make life at the firm even better.

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), colour, 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. #Associate

Job Details

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Human Resources
• Industries: Law Practice

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