Associate Recruiting Manager - Global Assessment & Selection Services

Latham & Watkins LLP • Washington, DC

23h • $150,000 - $175,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Associate Recruiting Manager – Global Assessment & Selection Services is an integral part of Latham’s Associate Recruiting team. This role will be responsible for recruiting and hiring top talent for all associate‑level positions at Latham & Watkins, while leading the global strategy for associate assessment and selection, including the design, evaluation, and ongoing evolution of assessment frameworks and methodologies across both entry‑level and lateral hiring. This role will be located in either our New York or Washington D.C. office. Please note that this role may be eligible for a flexible working schedule that allows for a hybrid and in-office presence.

Requirements

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

Responsibilities

• Overseeing the use and governance of associate assessment data, and 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 by incorporating feedback, outcomes, and evolving firm priorities to strengthen the effectiveness of associate hiring
• Promoting effective work practices by working collaboratively as a team member and demonstrating respect for others
• Protecting and maintaining any highly sensitive, confidential, privileged, financial, and/or proprietary information that Latham & Watkins retains

Benefits

• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level