Legal Talent Manager

careers-lw; Costa Mesa (CA); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

401k plan

Paid holidays & PTO

Well-being programs

Professional development

Employee discounts

Job summary

Latham & Watkins in Orange County is seeking a Legal Talent Manager who will oversee talent strategy for a designated office and advise on utilization, development, and integration. The role involves collaborating with the Legal Talent team and other service groups, guiding performance reviews and compensation, and promoting best practices while safeguarding confidential information.

Candidates should have JD or equivalent, at least 7 years in law or professional services, and 2+ years of

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent, with a J.D. or equivalent, preferably.
• Minimum of seven (7) years of experience in law, legal talent, or professional services.
• Minimum of two (2) years of supervisory experience in a related field.

Responsibilities

• Act as a strategic advisor to firm committees, guiding priorities and talent development.
• Build and maintain relationships with the Legal Talent team and other business services.
• Participate in progression, performance review, and compensation processes.
• Promote effective work practices and teamwork while respecting colleagues.
• Protect confidential information.

Skills

Leadership

Interpersonal skills

Data analysis

Discretion with confidential info

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

J.D. or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

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 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 Countyoffice. 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

Latham & Watkins is an equal opportunity employer. The Firm prohibits discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race (including, but not limited to, hair texture and protective hairstyles), color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status (including veterans of the Vietnam era), gender expression, marital status, or any other characteristic or condition protected by applicable statute.

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Pay Range

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