Partner Integration Manager

About the role

The Partner Integration Manager is an integral part of Latham & Watkins' Partner Recruiting & Integration team. This role oversees the integration of a portfolio of lateral and internally promoted partners, coordinating with various stakeholders to ensure successful integration.

Responsibilities

• Provide individualized support to each partner in the portfolio to foster their success at the firm, including connecting them with resources and services.
• Collaborate with the Partner Recruiting team to integrate recruitment with integration considerations, and develop an integration strategy based on recruitment data.
• Understand incoming partners' objectives, priorities, practice, industry focus, client base, and develop a tailored integration plan focusing on firm's platform and culture.
• Ensure the integration strategy remains on track and identify new opportunities for integration.
• Protect and maintain sensitive information.

Qualifications

• Demonstrate extensive knowledge of the firm's practices and global platform.
• Show ability to develop extensive knowledge of the firm's personnel, procedures, policies, and processes.
• Possess superior interpersonal skills and the ability to build relationships and trust with lawyers and staff at all organizational levels.
• A Bachelor’s degree or equivalent; preferably a JD or equivalent.
• A minimum of five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in legal or other professional services environment.
• A minimum of three (3) years of experience in a supervisory role.

Benefits & Additional Information

Successful candidates will receive an outstanding career opportunity and a generous total compensation package with bonuses awarded in recognition of both individual and firm performance. Benefits include:

• 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.