Freshfields
Lateral Recruiting Assistant Manager
New York
Sponsorship not specified$120k-$145kDetected 5 days ago
Data AnalysisProject ManagementExcelLogisticsRecruitingLeadershipCommunicationCollaborationMicrosoft Office
About the role
- Freshfields US LLP is a major international law firm, providing business law advice of the highest quality.
- We want to be the law firm that clients turn to for legal advice where it matters most, wherever in the world that may be.
- We enjoy our work and are determined to do an outstanding job.
Responsibilities
- Support the full lifecycle of lateral recruiting across all levels, from sourcing through offer and onboarding
- Manage active candidate pipelines, ensuring timely communication, strong organization, and a consistent candidate experience
- Lead interview logistics end-to-end, including scheduling, coordination, feedback collection, and follow-up
- Review resumes, maintain accurate candidate data, and monitor pipeline activity and market trends
- Partner with senior leadership to support proactive sourcing strategies and targeted hiring efforts
- Build and maintain strong relationships with external recruiters and internal business partners
- Maintain recruiting systems and ensure data integrity across platforms
- Collaborate with global recruiting colleagues on cross-office initiatives
- Deliver a high-touch, professional experience for candidates at every stage
Requirements
- For individuals assigned and/or hired to work in New York and California, Freshfields is required by law to include a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role.
- experience and training
Nice to have
- Serve as a primary point of contact for candidates, search firms, practice group leaders, and internal stakeholders
- Provide guidance and day-to-day oversight to Recruiting Assistants and Coordinators
- Take ownership of practice area hiring initiatives and lateral recruiting projects
- Contribute to reporting, data analysis, and continuous improvement of recruiting processes
- Prepare updates and materials for leadership, including hiring activity and market insights
- Foster consistency in communication, processes, and documentation across the recruiting team
- Act as a role model for professionalism, sound judgment, and strong client service
- Bachelor's degree required
Compensation
- For individuals assigned and/or hired to work in New York and California, Freshfields is required by law to include a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role.
Company info
- Our people make our firm - we are a people business and want to create a welcoming and supportive environment where all can flourish.
- We think and work globally - we don't just say we are one firm; we act like one firm right across the world.
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