Company Overview
Latham & Watkins is a leading global law firm with over 3,500 attorneys across offices in Asia, Europe, the Middle East, and the United States. The firm is renowned for its expertise across a broad range of transactional, litigation, corporate, and regulatory practices. Our success stems from a strong commitment to collaboration, bringing together talent across geographies and disciplines. We pride ourselves on deep subject matter knowledge, a culture of teamwork, and a longstanding tradition of innovative and strategic legal counsel.
About the Role
Latham & Watkins is seeking a Senior Manager of Early Career Development – Business Services to join its Human Capital & Talent team. Based in the New York office, this role plays a key strategic function in shaping the growth and success of early career talent within the firm’s business services teams. This includes overseeing the Business Services Training Program (BSTP) and helping ensure that future workforce needs are met by identifying talent gaps, enhancing readiness, and supporting leadership development.
This position may offer a hybrid work schedule, combining in-office and remote flexibility.
Key Responsibilities
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Lead strategy and execution of early career talent initiatives across business services, with a focus on best practices and consistency across offices
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Coordinate regularly with BSTP and other program leaders through meetings and calls to share insights and align development efforts
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Partner with the Business Services Recruiting team to support optimal staffing and early talent placement firmwide
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Develop a structured talent readiness framework to track performance, assess role preparedness, and flag areas for improvement
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Collaborate with the Global Learning & Development team to build targeted learning paths, and deliver engaging in-person and virtual programs focused on development, networking, and knowledge sharing
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Work closely with the Career Navigator team to provide early career professionals with aligned mentorship, feedback, and coaching based on readiness assessments and performance reviews
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Handle sensitive and confidential data with the highest standards of discretion and professionalism
What We’re Looking For
Ideal candidates will:
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Possess outstanding interpersonal skills and the ability to build relationships across all levels of the organization
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Thrive in a collaborative team environment with a strong focus on client service
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Communicate clearly and effectively, both in writing and verbally
Minimum requirements include:
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Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent experience), preferably in Human Resources or a related field
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At least eight (8) years of experience in human resources, learning and development, or a related function
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A minimum of four (4) years of supervisory experience, ideally within a professional services environment
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Proven success in developing, launching, and managing learning and development programs
Compensation & Benefits
Latham & Watkins offers a highly competitive compensation package that rewards both individual and firm performance. Employees are eligible for a wide range of benefits, including:
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Comprehensive health, life, and disability insurance
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Generous 401(k) plan with firm contributions
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11+ paid holidays and 23 days of paid time off in the first year, with additional PTO based on tenure
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Access to mental health resources, wellness programs, and resiliency tools
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Opportunities for professional growth and development
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Employee discount programs
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Access to employee-led affinity groups and resource networks supporting diversity and inclusion
Equal Opportunity Commitment
Latham & Watkins is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating a workplace free from discrimination and provide equal employment opportunities to all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, veteran status, national origin, disability, or any other status protected by law.