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Legal Talent Manager


Job Location:

Costa Mesa, CA - USA

Yearly Salary: USD 140000 - 140000
Posted: 29 September 2026 (6 days ago)
Application Deadline: 29 December 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

About Latham & Watkins

Latham & Watkins is one of the worlds 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 Lathams 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 firms strategic goals and to maintain a robust professional network
  • Participating in the firms 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

Wed 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 bachelors 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 Lathams 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 $140000.00 - USD $190000.00 /Yr.

Required Experience:

Manager


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Latham & Watkins, a global law firm, advises the businesses and institutions that power the global economy. We leverage our vast global resources to work relentlessly and efficiently to accomplish client goals.

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