Latham & Watkins LLP
Legal Talent Senior Coordinator
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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 Senior Coordinator is an integral part of Latham’s Legal Talent team. This role will be responsible for providing advanced support to Legal Talent leadership in executing strategic initiatives within their remit, while driving initiatives within their office, committee, or department/practice group remit to enhance morale and retention, utilising critical thinking to develop and implement innovative programmes, and providing strategic advice on professional development, staffing, and performance-related issues. This role will be located in our London 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:
- Analysing utilisation and pace, coordinating work assignments, offering strategic insights and recommendations to optimise talent management, and demonstrating judgment in selecting methods and techniques for solutions
- Designing and implementing integration and training programmes for new hires and lateral attorneys, serving as a key point of contact for integration and development, while overseeing inter-office transfers and joiner/leaver processes with discretion and autonomy
- Leading the strategic planning and execution of attorney-related events, meetings, and orientations, optimising resource allocation and negotiating with third-party vendors to enhance the impact and efficiency of these initiatives, while ensuring alignment with firm objectives and fostering professional growth
- Providing advanced support to various firm committees, departments, and practice groups by acting as a liaison between local and global management committees, ensuring effective communication and information sharing, while conducting research and data analysis to generate reports focused on complex data sets and strategic insights
- Promoting effective work practices, working as a team member, and showing respect for co-workers
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We’d love to hear from you if you:
- Exhibit well-developed interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal, to interact effectively at all organisational levels and lead teams with a customer-service focus
- Possess advanced organisational and analytical skills to manage time, prioritise tasks, handle multiple deadlines, and supervise others to ensure compliance and accuracy, while using independent judgment for decision-making
- Demonstrate proficiency in Microsoft Office and other necessary software, with the ability to undertake large projects, develop alternative methods, and implement solutions
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- A bachelor’s degree or equivalent
- Relevant experience in legal talent or professional services
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:
- Health insurance as well as group income protection and life assurance
- A pension plan
- Wellness programs
- Employee discounts
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Additionally, we have a range of programming including Global Affinity Groups, which are open to all. 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 an equal opportunity employer. The Firm prohibits discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race, colour, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, or any other characteristic or condition protected by applicable statute.
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