Associate Recruiting Manager

Latham & Watkins is a global law firm consistently ranked among the top firms in the world. The success of our firm is largely determined by our commitment to hire and develop the very best and brightest, creating a team that provides our clients with the highest quality of work and service. We are driven by our core values: respect, innovation, and collaboration.  

The Associate Recruiting Manager is an integral part of Latham’s Associate Recruiting team. This role will be responsible for overseeing the associate recruiting function for the Brussels office, supporting the Recruiting Committee in hiring law clerks, trainees and lateral associates while managing all aspects of the Trainee and Law Clerk Program, including orientation, events, programming, training, and performance management, and ensuring a comprehensive and engaging experience. This role will be located in our Brussels 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:

• Staying abreast of current and pending employment laws and market trends while 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; focusing on enhancing the firm's brand and influence by coordinating outreach efforts and engaging with key stakeholders; providing research, analysing data, and generating reports to support the firm's strategic goals and maintaining a robust professional network
• Overseeing a team that supports the manager and the firm in all endeavours; organising, assigning, delegating, and coordinating staff work to manage workflow and resources effectively, especially during peak periods, while fostering a collaborative and efficient team environment
• Promoting effective work practices and working as a team member

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 well-developed and professional interpersonal skills and the ability to interact effectively with people at all organisational levels of the firm
• Possess the ability to work in a team environment with a customer-service focus

And have:

• Experience in legal or professional services recruitment, providing a strategic and forward-thinking approach to sourcing
• Supervisory experience in a related field, preferably
• A bachelor’s degree or equivalent, preferably
• Excellent written and verbal communication in English

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.#MidSenior #LI-AJ1