Lateral Recruiting Assistant

Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer

Lateral Recruiting Assistant supporting lateral hiring strategy across U.S. offices for Freshfields.

Posted 6/25/2026full-timeNew York City • California, New York • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $60,000 - $65,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Coordinate and track lateral associate, counsel, and partner candidates across all U.S. offices
Serve as a point of contact for candidates, ensuring a seamless and professional interview experience (in-person and virtual)
Maintain recruiting databases, trackers, and candidate records with precision and attention to detail
Support interview scheduling and logistics, including managing calendars and arranging conference rooms and catering
Assist with communications to search firms and internal stakeholders, including practice group leaders, under guidance from senior team members
Monitor and manage the recruiting inbox, ensuring timely and organized responses
Provide day-to-day support to the U.S. Legal Recruiting team
Contribute to law student recruiting efforts during peak seasons
Assist with onboarding and orientation for fall associates and laterals
Support office tours and candidate experiences across recruiting programs
Partner collaboratively with colleagues across recruiting, HR, and other business services teams
Take on special projects and initiatives as the team continues to evolve and enhance its recruiting approach

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university
Ability to work independently and be proactive
Ability to work under pressure and exhibit a professional demeanor
Ability to preserve confidentiality and exercise discretion
Ability to manage multiple projects with competing deadlines and priorities
Must be a team player and exercise good judgment
Strong computer skills and preferably familiarity with Microsoft Office, LawCruit, and Workday
Must have excellent interpersonal and organizational skills
Must be willing to work outside of standard business hours as needed to support priorities and deadlines

Benefits

Comp & perks

Equal employment opportunities
Reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities

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Hard Skills & Tools

recruiting databasesinterview schedulingcandidate records managementonboardingproject management

Soft Skills

attention to detailprofessional demeanorconfidentialitydiscretionteam playergood judgmentinterpersonal skillsorganizational skillsproactiveability to work under pressure

Certifications

Bachelor’s degree