Associate Recruiting Manager

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.

The Associate Recruiting Manager is an integral part of Latham’s Associate Recruiting team. In this role, you will oversee both entry-level and lateral associate hiring for an assigned region. Serving as a trusted advisor to firm leadership, Practice Group Chairs (PGCs), and office stakeholders, you will leverage your experience and understanding of the legal and competitive market landscape to strategically plan and execute recruiting goals and objectives, manage key internal and external relationships, oversee end-to-end recruiting processes, and lead, develop, and mentor members of the recruiting team. 

This role will be located in our Singapore office. Please note that this role may be eligible for a flexible working schedule that allows for a hybrid and in-office presence.

Other key responsibilities include:

• Overseeing the associate recruiting function for the assigned office or region, including the recruitment of summer associates, fall associates, judicial clerks (as applicable), and lateral associates.

• Serving as a trusted advisor to firm leadership and partners by providing market intelligence (including, without limitation, hiring trends, competitor recruiting practices, and compensation), strategic guidance, and tailored recruiting strategies that support firmwide and regional growth objectives.

• Identifying and capitalizing on opportunities to recruit qualified associate candidates at both the entry and lateral levels, and managing the recruitment process from inception through completion.

• Building and maintaining strong relationships with search firms, law schools, and other industry partners to enhance the firm’s brand, competitive position, and recruiting outcomes.

We’d love to hear from you if you:

• Demonstrate excellent leadership and interpersonal skills, including organising, planning, problem-solving, decision-making, and effective interaction with all organisational levels
• Exhibit proficiency in PC applications, including Microsoft Office Suite, database management, and applicant tracking systems, with the ability to conduct thorough analyses and reports
• Possess the ability to handle confidential and sensitive information with appropriate discretion

And have:

• Experience in legal recruitment or professional services
• Supervisory experience in a related field, preferably
• A bachelor’s degree or equivalent

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:

• Insurance
• Confidential Counseling & Coaching
• Family Building Benefits & Resources
• Well-Being programs
• 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, colour, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, or any other characteristic or condition protected by applicable statute.

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