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 Global Information Governance Operations Project Lead is an integral part of Latham’s Global Information Governance (IG) team. This role will be responsible for supporting the workflow of a team responsible for assisting IG staff across the firm with the review, organization, management, retention, and disposition of information, while supporting other team members on all projects and other work handled by the IG Operations Center team to include participation in virtual teams. This role will be located in our Washington, DC office. Please note that this role may be eligible for a flexible working schedule that allows for a hybrid and in-office presence after the first two weeks of employment.
Responsibilities & Qualifications
Other key responsibilities include:
Working with relevant Technology department personnel to properly configure and conduct IG-related reviews using litigation support applications
Assisting the Senior Manager with providing centrally coordinated support to practice office IG Operations departments and offices without dedicated IG Operations personnel
Managing or contributing to global file intake, release, disposition, and data access projects; ensuring compliance with policies, and ensuring completion of the process; responding to questions, and providing instruction and training as needed
Advising attorneys, legal professionals and staff about information management best practices, data privacy and security issues, and other risk management issues
Guiding the IG Operations Center in supporting records retention and disposition virtual teams; identifying files for retention, facilitating communication with attorneys and clients regarding file disposition, and ensuring accurate maintenance of records related to file disposition
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:
Display strong leadership skills in organizing, planning, problem-solving, and decision-making to effectively support junior staff
Demonstrate the ability to guide and ensure the compliance and accuracy of others' work
Possess extensive knowledge of information governance, data security and privacy principles, best practices, and procedures
And have:
A bachelor’s degree
An advanced degree, preferably
A CRM, IGP, and/or CIPP certification
A minimum of five (5) years of relevant records and information management experience, preferably at a law firm
Experience in other law firm positions having significant document organizational responsibilities may be considered in lieu of directly related Information Governance or Records experience
A minimum of two (2) years of supervisory experience
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
USD $120,000.00 - USD $130,000.00 /Yr.