Associate Director of Partner Recruiting - US

About the role

The Associate Director of Partner Recruiting - US is an integral part of Latham & Watkins' Partner Recruiting & Integration team. This role oversees the day-to-day operations of the firm's US lateral partner and counsel recruiting function, collaborating closely with leadership and office administrative teams to support the firm's goals for expanding partnerships through lateral hires.

Responsibilities

• Ensuring all US lateral partner and counsel recruitment processes are managed, including securing necessary approvals, seeking broad support, and escalating issues to leadership.
• Maintaining high standards of quality, efficiency, and commercial awareness among the US-based partner and counsel recruiting team.
• Providing day-to-day management, leadership, and development opportunities to the US-based team members.
• Maintaining a strong understanding of the firm's practice and industry platforms, and building strong relationships with partners across the US to support recruitment efforts.
• Serving as a point of escalation and strategic advisor to partner sponsors, identifying potential issues and proposing solutions.
• Protecting and managing sensitive, confidential information.

Qualifications

• Demonstrate excellent leadership skills, including organizing, planning, problem-solving, and decision-making.
• Show well-developed interpersonal skills, able to interact effectively with people at all organizational levels and with external recruiters.
• Show strong personnel management skills, including the ability to manage, lead, train, and develop colleagues.

Benefits & Additional Information

Successful candidates will receive an outstanding career opportunity and a competitive total compensation package, including bonuses based on individual and firm performance. Benefits include:

• Healthcare, life, and disability insurance
• A generous 401(k) 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 (mental health services, mindfulness and resiliency, medical resources, well-being events, etc.)
• Professional development programs
• Employee discounts
• Affinity groups, networks, and coalitions for lawyers and staff

Latham & Watkins is an equal opportunity employer. The Firm prohibits discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race (including, but not limited to, hair texture and protective hairstyles), color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status (including veterans of the Vietnam era), gender expression, marital status, or any other characteristic or condition protected by applicable statute. For more information, please click here to view the full job description and here to review your rights under U.S. employment laws. The pay range for this role is USD $270,000.00 - USD $310,000.00 /Yr.