Legal Talent Manager

Latham & Watkins LLP • Costa Mesa, CA

13d • $140,000 - $190,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

Latham & Watkins is seeking a Legal Talent Manager to join their Legal Talent team. This role will be responsible for overseeing legal talent aligned with their office, committee, or department/practice group remit. The position involves day-to-day management of utilization, development, and integration, as well as advising and executing on broader legal talent initiatives. This role will be located in their Orange County office and may be eligible for a flexible working schedule that allows for a hybrid and in-office presence.

Requirements

• Excellent leadership and interpersonal skills, including organizing, planning, problem-solving, decision-making, and effective interaction with all organizational levels
• Proficiency in PC applications, including Microsoft Office Suite and database management, with the ability to conduct thorough analyses and reports
• Ability to oversee confidential and sensitive information with appropriate discretion
• A bachelor’s degree or equivalent
• 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

Responsibilities

• 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

Benefits

• Healthcare, life andディスability insurance
• A generous 401k plan
• At least 11 paid holidays per year
• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level