Early Career Development Supervisor - Business Services

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.

The Early Careers Development Supervisor – Business Services is an integral part of Latham’s office administration team. This role will be responsible for supporting the department and office by identifying and maintaining a detailed awareness of all entry-level opportunities in the office, including projects, internships, part-time and full-time roles, and contributing to the development and retention of individuals at the early career level, as well as managing the development and retention of trainees, which includes overseeing orientation, onboarding, and, in conjunction with Business Services Recruiting, their recruitment process and serving as the hiring manager for the local trainees. This role will be located in our Chicago office. Please note that this role may be eligible for a flexible working schedule that allows for a hybrid and in-office presence. 

Other key responsibilities include:

• Managing the development and retention of Business Services Trainees, including overseeing orientation, onboarding, and in conjunction with Business Services Recruiting, their recruitment process and placement opportunities
• Liaising with office leadership and staff departments to assess future needs and target class size
• Designing local trainee rotation paths based on firm need and trainee skillsets, acting as a liaison between senior leadership, department managers, supervisors, and Human Capital & Talent to assess and fill needs
• Liaising closely with office administration and Professional Staff Development & Training regarding local marketplace opportunities for all early talent based in the office
• Serving as the local touchpoint for global development and graduate readiness programs
• Completing special office and/or for projects on various issues as needed, including practice office communications
• 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:

• Possess excellent and professional interpersonal skills and the ability to interact effectively with people at all organizational levels of the firm
• Demonstrate the ability to work in a team environment with a customer-service focus
• Display strong communication skills

And have:

• A minimum of four (4) years of experience in human resources or a professional services environment
• A minimum of two (2) years of supervisory experience, preferably
• A bachelor’s degree or equivalent, preferably with a focus in a related field; a minimum of six (6) years of human resources experience may be considered in lieu of a degree

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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