Associate Recruiting Coordinator – Graduates

Latham & Watkins

. Support all aspects of graduate and trainee recruitment in London, from attraction and campus engagement through assessment, hiring, onboarding, and program delivery .

Posted 10/2/2026full-timeLondon • United KingdomEntry LevelWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in graduate and trainee recruitment processes, including candidate attraction, assessment, and onboarding, while maintaining strong organizational and analytical skills to enhance the overall candidate experience.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Legal Recruitment ExperienceMicrosoft Office ProficiencyApplicant Tracking SystemsStrong Analytical SkillsOrganizational Skills

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Hard Skills

Graduate RecruitmentCandidate AssessmentProgram DeliveryData Quality ManagementBudget MonitoringReport PreparationEvent CoordinationPresentation DevelopmentProcess Enhancement

Soft Skills

Interpersonal SkillsCommunication SkillsAttention to DetailCustomer-Service FocusTeam Collaboration

Tools & Technologies

Interview Platforms

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree

Industry Keywords

Professional ServicesCampus EngagementRecruiting ProcessesCandidate ExperienceConfidential Information Handling

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support all aspects of graduate and trainee recruitment in London, from attraction and campus engagement through assessment, hiring, onboarding, and program delivery
Provide operational support to recruiting leadership and committees
Identify opportunities to enhance recruiting processes and the overall candidate experience
Maintain recruiting systems and data quality
Develop materials and presentations
Monitor budgets and activity effectiveness
Prepare relevant statistics and reports
Coordinate selection, assessment, and program logistics, including scheduling, candidate communications, participants, supervisors, mentors, presenters, orientation, and events
Plan and support regional recruiting programs, including vacation schemes, open days, first-year programs, campus ambassador programs, work-experience initiatives, and assessment centers
Coordinate law fairs and other external recruiting activities
Maintain relationships with campus societies, vendors, and other recruiting partners
Represent the firm at events as appropriate
Lead the Campus Ambassador Program

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent
Experience in legal recruitment or professional services
Well-developed written and verbal interpersonal and communication skills
Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information with appropriate discretion
Strong analytical skills with minimal supervision
Attention to detail for quality assurance
Organisational skills to manage time, prioritize tasks, and handle multiple deadlines
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, applicant tracking systems, and interview platforms
Ability to work well in a team with a customer-service focus

Benefits

Comp & perks

Bonuses awarded in recognition of both individual and firm performance
Health insurance
Group income protection
Life assurance
Pension plan
Wellness programs
Employee discounts
Global Affinity Groups and supportive networking opportunities