Latham & Watkins Careers & Interviews

Latham & Watkins is a premier global law firm, originally founded in Los Angeles but now possessing massive influence worldwide. It is consistently ranked among the most profitable law firms on Earth and is famously a powerhouse in High-Yield Finance, Leveraged Buyouts (LBOs), and heavy-hitting private equity M&A. Latham represents a distinctly American 'Big Law' culture: it is fiercely meritocratic, highly commercial, fast-paced, and financially rewarding (paying the top-market 'Cravath scale'). The culture is known for being slightly more informal and entrepreneurial than traditional London Magic Circle firms, but the expectations for deal execution and billing hours are incredibly high.

Available Role Guides

Trainee Solicitor (London Training Contract)

Avg Salary: £50,000 (Year 1) - £175,000+ (NQA / Newly Qualified)

Associate (Private Equity / M&A)

Avg Salary: US Cravath Scale (e.g., $225,000 - $415,000+ Base)

Associate (Leveraged Finance / High Yield)

Avg Salary: US Cravath Scale (e.g., $225,000 - $415,000+ Base)

Associate (Complex Commercial Litigation)

Avg Salary: US Cravath Scale (e.g., $225,000 - $415,000+ Base)

Associate (Restructuring & Special Situations)

Avg Salary: US Cravath Scale (e.g., $225,000 - $415,000+ Base)