Job Description

Latham & Watkins is a global law firm consistently ranked among the top firms in the world. The success of our firm is largely determined by our commitment to hire and develop the very best and brightest, creating a team that provides our clients with the highest quality of work and service. We are driven by our core values: respect, innovation, and collaboration.

The Human Resources Undergraduate Business Services Trainee is an integral part of Latham’s Human Resources (“HR”) team. This, 12 month placement offers the opportunity to gain one year of invaluable professional business and HR experience in a leading law firm. The HR Undergraduate will provide global HR Services support to the firm whilst managing employee lifecycle processes for our UK offices, along with being involved in a number of global HR related projects. This role will be located in our Manchester office. Please note that this role may be eligible for a flexible working schedule that allows for a hybrid and in-office presence.

Established in 2015, the Latham & Watkins Manchester office is home to 200 professional business staff who support the firm globally, across a range of specialist functions. We value our people with an inclusive and supportive culture; our communities with our commitment to give back; and our planet through ever more sustainable operations. The office is at the cutting edge of developing new ways to deliver first-class services to clients and colleagues, drawing on diverse backgrounds and expertise, making it a vibrant and dynamic workplace.

Eligible candidates need to be in their penultimate year of study and in a position to take a year off during their degree. We are looking for candidates who are currently studying Business, Human Resource Management, or a similar degree discipline.

At Latham, our success stems from our "one-firm" culture—a spirit of teamwork and shared commitment to quality that sets us apart from other law firms. We are looking for individuals who:

• Possess well-developed and professional interpersonal skills, with the ability to interact effectively with people at all organizational levels of the firm
• Can deliver exceptional customer service to internal and external clients
• Are able to work both independently and in a team environment

And have:

• Proficiency in PC applications, including MS Office
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
• Organizational skills needed to manage time well, prioritize effectively, and handle multiple deadlines

We encourage you to apply!

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 diversity programming including Global Affinity Groups. 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.

Latham & Watkins is committed to diversity, equal opportunity, sustainability, and pro bono legal services. We draw from a remarkable wealth of talent to create one of the world's leading law firms, and advance these commitments through the work of our Global Citizenship department. Our lawyers, paralegals, and professional staff worldwide comprise a rich mixture of different races, ethnic backgrounds, religions, sexual orientations, cultures, and primary languages. Our diversity makes us who we are.

 

Skills Required

• Communication Skills