Partner Recruiting Specialist - Talent Identification

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 Partner Recruiting Specialist  - Talent Identification is an integral part of Latham’s Partner Recruiting & Integration team. This role will be responsible for 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, while 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. This role will be located in our New York 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:

• 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 

We’d love to hear from you if you:

• Exhibit outstanding written communication skills and strong attention to detail
• Possess exceptional organizational skills to manage time effectively, prioritize tasks, and handle multiple deadlines
• Demonstrate the ability to identify complex issues and escalate appropriately

And have:

• 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

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:

• 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

Salary : $75,000 - $90,000