Senior Data Solutions Engineer

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 Senior Data Solutions Engineer is an integral part of Latham’s Technology & Information Services team and will be responsible for developing, researching, and implementing data analysis projects including, but not limited to, data reporting, data visualizations, data design, and ad-hoc research projects, while developing and implementing data visualizations using Tableau, ensuring robust and innovative solutions meet business needs. This role will be located in our Global Services office in Downtown Los Angeles. 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:

• Possessing a deep understanding of business processes and proactively identifying pain points where enhanced reporting and analytics can add significant value to the organization
• Performing complex data analyses to derive actionable insights, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and completeness of data, while utilizing storytelling techniques to transform complex data analyses into compelling narratives that effectively communicate insights and drive informed business decisions
• Collaborating with stakeholders to draw up detailed requirements for data projects, ensuring alignment with business objectives
• Communicating findings and insights effectively to stakeholders through presentations and detailed reports and advocating for the adoption of dashboards by demonstrating their value in data-driven decision making and strategic planning
• Working closely with firm management, senior management, and various departments to support data-driven decision-making initiatives and optimize reporting tools
• 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:

• Demonstrate strong knowledge of SQL, proficiency in Tableau, and familiarity with other programming languages
• Possess the ability to perform complex data analysis and derive actionable insights
• Display excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to effectively convey data findings, and collaborate with stakeholders at all levels

And have:

• A bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Math, Economics, or related field, preferably
• A minimum of six (6) years of experience with SQL, data visualization, and complex data analysis
• Proven experience with Tableau and other data visualization tools

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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