Job Description

About Latham & Watkins

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.

About the Role

The Associate Recruiting Manager – Global Assessment & Selection Services is an integral part of Latham’s Associate Recruiting team. This role will be responsible for the design, governance, and continuous improvement of the firm’s global associate assessment and selection frameworks, while leading the global strategy for associate assessment and selection, owning the design, evaluation, and ongoing evolution of assessment frameworks and methodologies across both entry level and lateral hiring. 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:

• Overseeing the use and governance of associate assessment data, ensuring assessment tools and models remain consistent, predictive, and defensible across regions and hiring pathways
• Advising Associate Recruiting leadership and key stakeholders on evaluation practices, interviewer calibration, and selection decision making to support high quality and well supported hiring outcomes
• Partnering closely with internal teams on large scale recruiting data initiatives, contributing assessment and selection expertise, while leveraging cross functional analytical capabilities to inform and enhance hiring practices
• Supporting the continuous improvement of global assessment and selection practices, incorporating feedback, outcomes, and evolving firm priorities to strengthen the effectiveness of associate hiring
• Promoting effective work practices, working as a team member, and showing respect for others

We’d love to hear from you if you:

• Possess extensive experience in recruitment operations with a proven track record, preferably within a law firm or professional services environment
• Exhibit a strong understanding of recruitment practices and regulations across all jurisdictions in which Latham & Watkins LLP operates
• Demonstrate technical proficiency with recruitment technologies and assessment platforms, with the ability to interpret and apply assessment data to inform hiring practices

And have:

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

Benefits & Additional Information

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:

• 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, 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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