Partner Recruiting & Integration Assistant - Research & Analysis

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 Partner Recruiting & Integration Assistant - Research & Analysis is an integral part of Latham’s Partner Recruiting & Integration team. This role will be responsible for providing administrative assistance in support of the activities and processes of partner and counsel hiring and integration for the firm’s United States offices, as directed by the Partner Recruiting & Integration Manager and other department leadership as applicable, while assisting with scheduling interviews for lateral partner and counsel candidates and collating feedback. 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:

• Preparing initial drafts of correspondence to lateral partner and counsel candidates to confirm interview dates and times, and other related logistics
• Booking conference rooms and videoconference (e.g., Zoom, WebEx) links as needed for interviews
• Liaising with the travel department to coordinate flight, hotel, and other necessary travel arrangements
• Helping maintain candidate databases
• Assisting with scheduling internal meetings as needed

We’d love to hear from you if you:

• Possess exceptional organisational skills to manage time, prioritise, and handle multiple deadlines
• Demonstrate strong attention to detail
• Display excellent communication skills, both written and oral

And have:

• A high school diploma or equivalent
• A bachelor’s degree or equivalent, preferably
• Administrative or professional office experience

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.

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