Associate Recruiting Manager

Latham & Watkins

Associate Recruiting Manager overseeing entry level hiring process at Latham & Watkins in Chicago. Collaborating with the Recruiting Committee and enhancing the firm’s brand through strategic initiatives.

Posted 4/20/2026full-timeChicago • Illinois • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $150,000 - $175,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Overseeing the entry level hiring process for the assigned region
Supporting the Recruiting Committee in hiring summer associates, new associates, and judicial clerks when applicable
Staying abreast of current and pending employment laws, market trends, and competitor recruiting policies
Supporting strategic initiatives of the firm’s management committees by developing and maintaining relationships with office leadership and recommending changes to enhance the firm's competitive edge
Building and maintaining strong relationships with firm leaders and industry leaders, including regional law schools, while focusing on enhancing the firm’s brand and influence by coordinating outreach efforts and engaging with key stakeholders
Providing research, analyzing data, and generating reports to support the firm’s strategic goals and maintain a robust professional network
Overseeing a team that supports the manager and the firm in all endeavors, organizing, assigning, delegating, and coordinating staff work to manage workflow and resources effectively, especially during peak periods, while fostering a collaborative and efficient team environment
Protecting and maintaining any highly sensitive, confidential, privileged, financial, and/or proprietary information that Latham & Watkins retains

Requirements

What you’ll need

A Bachelor’s degree or equivalent
A minimum of seven (7) years’ experience in legal recruitment or professional services
A minimum of seven (7) years cumulative experience
A minimum of two (2) years’ supervisory experience in a related field, preferably

Benefits

Comp & perks

Healthcare, life and disability insurance
A generous 401k plan
At least 11 paid holidays per year, and a PTO program that accrues 23 days during the first year of employment and grows with tenure
Well-being programs (e.g. mental health services, mindfulness and resiliency, medical resources, well-being events, and more)
Professional development programs
Employee discounts
Affinity groups, networks, and coalitions for lawyers and staff

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Soft Skills

relationship buildingteam managementdata analysisreport generationcollaborationcommunicationorganizational skillsstrategic thinkingleadershipdelegation

Certifications

Bachelor’s degree