Counsel Recruiting Specialist

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.

The Counsel Recruiting Specialist is an integral part of Latham’s Partner Recruiting & Integration team. This role will be responsible for supporting the execution of the firm’s US lateral counsel recruiting efforts by coordinating processes, logistics, and communications across all phases of the hiring lifecycle, while supporting all phases of the US lateral counsel recruitment process from initial candidate introduction through final decision‑making steps to ensure timely progression and process integrity at each stage. 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.

Other key responsibilities include:

• Coordinating interview logistics and communications, including scheduling meetings, coordinating with interviewers, and communicating clearly with candidates and recruiting stakeholders
• Serving as a primary point of contact for lateral counsel candidates regarding scheduling, process updates, and interview logistics to support a polished and positive candidate experience
• Collecting, tracking, and disseminating interview feedback in a timely and organized manner to support informed decision‑making
• Overseeing the processing of lateral counsel introductions submitted directly or through recruiting agencies
• Maintaining accurate, complete, and up‑to‑date records within the applicant tracking system to ensure appropriate document management and data integrity
• Protecting and maintaining any highly sensitive, confidential, privileged, financial, and/or proprietary information that Latham & Watkins retains 
  

We’d love to hear from you if you:

• Possess exceptional organizational and time‑management skills, with the ability to prioritize effectively and manage multiple concurrent tasks
• Demonstrate exceptional attention to detail and accuracy
• Exhibit the ability to adapt to shifting priorities, timelines, and demands in a fast‑paced environment

And have:

• A high school diploma or equivalent
• A bachelor’s degree, preferably
• A minimum of two (2) years of recruiting or related law firm experience, preferably

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:

• 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

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.

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