Supporting the firm’s efforts with respect to the proactive identification, evaluation, and presentation of materials relating to potential lateral partner and counsel candidates, globally
Conducting comprehensive market research and assembling competitive intelligence to identify suitable prospective lateral partner and counsel candidates within target practice areas, sectors, and geographic regions
Developing and maintaining detailed market maps to track key talent at competitor firms and other relevant organizations
Maintaining accurate and up-to-date records of prospective lateral partner and counsel candidates and talent pipelines within the firm’s applicant tracking system, and ensuring outreach and search activity is recorded in a timely manner
Collaborating with the Research & Analysis team to build and maintain an understanding of the lateral market, including tracking market trends, competitor movements, and industry developments to provide actionable intelligence
Preparing candidate materials, target lists, market analysis reports, and presentation decks for firm and department leadership
Monitoring incoming search firm submissions for relevance to, and duplication with, current or anticipated talent identification efforts
Protecting and maintaining any highly sensitive, confidential, privileged, financial, and/or proprietary information that Latham & Watkins retains

A bachelor’s degree or equivalent
A minimum of two (2) years of experience in legal recruiting, market research, talent intelligence, executive search, or a related function, preferably
Experience working within a large law firm, legal recruitment agency, or professional services environment, preferably
A strong understanding of the legal market, including practice area structures, partnership models, and lateral mobility trends, preferably

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

Partner Recruiting Specialist – Talent Identification

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