Legal Talent Manager

Latham & Watkins LLP

$140K — $190K *
Legal & Accounting
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree required; J.D. preferred.
  • 7+ years of experience in law, legal talent, or professional services.
  • 2+ years of supervisory experience in a related field.
  • Strong leadership and interpersonal skills.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and database management.

Responsibilities

  • Act as a strategic advisor to firm committees and Chairs on talent development.
  • Build relationships with the Legal Talent team and business services teams.
  • Participate in progression, performance review, and compensation processes.
  • Promote effective work practices and teamwork among colleagues.
  • Maintain confidentiality of sensitive information.

Benefits

  • Healthcare, life and disability insurance.
  • Generous 401k plan.
  • At least 11 paid holidays and 23 days of PTO in the first year.
  • Well-being programs including mental health services.
  • Professional development programs available.
  • Employee discounts offered.
  • Access to affinity groups and networks for support.
Full Job Description
About the Role

The Legal Talent Manager is an integral part of Latham's Legal Talent team. This role will be responsible for overseeing legal talent aligned with their office, committee, or department/practice group remit, while engaging in day-to-day management of utilization, development, and integration, in addition to advising and executing on broader legal talent initiatives. This role will be located in our Orange County 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:
  • Acting as a strategic advisor to relevant firm committees or Chairs, guiding the development and execution of key priorities and talent development at the macro and micro levels, while supporting relevant leadership meetings, communications, and work product
  • Building and maintaining strong relationships with the broader Legal Talent team and other business services teams to collaborate in support of the firm's strategic goals and to maintain a robust professional network
  • Participating in the firm's regular progression, performance review, and compensation processes, as well as providing support for relevant firm committees or Chairs throughout the process
  • Promoting effective work practices, working as a team member, and showing respect for co-workers
  • 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:
  • Demonstrate excellent leadership and interpersonal skills, including organizing, planning, problem-solving, decision-making, and effective interaction with all organizational levels
  • Exhibit proficiency in PC applications, including Microsoft Office Suite and database management, with the ability to conduct thorough analyses and reports
  • Possess the ability to oversee confidential and sensitive information with appropriate discretion

And have:
  • A bachelor's degree or equivalent, with a J.D. or equivalent, preferably
  • A minimum of seven (7) years of experience in law, legal talent, or professional services
  • A minimum of two (2) years of supervisory experience in a related field, preferably


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:
  • 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


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Pay Range

USD $140,000.00 - USD $190,000.00 /Yr.

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