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About the Role

The Legal Talent Senior Coordinator is an integral part of Latham’s Legal Talent team, providing advanced support to leadership in executing strategic initiatives. This role will drive initiatives within their office, committee, or department/practice group to enhance morale and retention, utilizing critical thinking to develop and implement innovative programs, and providing strategic advice on professional development, staffing, and performance-related issues.

Responsibilities

Analysing utilisation and pace, coordinating work assignments, offering strategic insights and recommendations to optimise talent management.
Designing and implementing integration and training programmes for new hires and lateral attorneys, serving as a key point of contact for integration and development.
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.
Providing advanced support to various firm committees, departments, and practice groups by acting as a liaison between local and global management committees.
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.

Requirements

A bachelor’s degree or equivalent
Relevant experience in legal talent or professional services
Well-developed interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal, to interact effectively at all organisational levels.
Ability to lead teams with a customer-service focus.
Advanced organisational and analytical skills to manage time, prioritise tasks, and handle multiple deadlines.
Ability to supervise others to ensure compliance and accuracy.
Ability to use independent judgment for decision-making.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and other necessary software.
Ability to undertake large projects, develop alternative methods, and implement solutions.

Skills

Interpersonal skills
Communication skills (written and verbal)
Customer-service focus
Organisational skills
Analytical skills
Time management
Prioritisation
Supervision
Decision-making
Microsoft Office proficiency
Project management

Location

London

Work Type

Hybrid
In-office

Experience Level

Senior

Education Level

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Salary/Compensations

Generous total compensation package with bonuses awarded in recognition of both individual and firm performance.

Benefits

Health insurance
Group income protection
Life assurance
Pension plan
Wellness programs
Employee discounts
Global Affinity Groups

About the Company

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.

Equal Opportunity

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.