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Partner Recruiting Assistant

Latham & Watkins – London, United Kingdom

Latham & Watkins is a global law firm consistently ranked among the top firms in the world. The success of our firm is largely determined by our commitment to hire and develop the very best and brightest, creating a team that provides our clients with the highest quality of work and service. We are driven by our core values: respect, innovation, and collaboration.

The Partner Recruiting Assistant is an integral part of Latham’s Partner Recruiting & Integration team. This role will be responsible for providing administrative assistance in support of lateral partner and counsel hiring activity, as directed by their supervisor and other department leadership, while scheduling interviews for lateral partner and counsel candidates and collating feedback. This role will be located in our London office and may be eligible for a flexible working schedule that allows for a hybrid and in-office presence.

• Preparing initial drafts of correspondence for lateral partner and counsel candidates, confirming interview arrangements and other related logistics
• Booking conference rooms and organizing video links for interviews
• Liaising with candidates directly and/or with headhunters, along with partners and colleagues in and outside of the department
• Maintaining candidate databases and trackers, keeping data up to date and accurate while also spotting and correcting any errors
• Researching new technology and leveraging all available technology solutions to increase efficiency

• Exceptional organisational skills needed to manage time, prioritise, and handle multiple deadlines
• Excellent attention to detail
• Excellent communication skills, both written and oral

• A high school diploma or equivalent
• A Bachelor’s degree or equivalent, preferable
• Administrative or professional office experience

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

• Seniority Level: Entry level
• Employment Type: Full-time
• Job Function: Human Resources
• Industry: Law Practice

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.