Information Governance Compliance Specialist

Latham & Watkins is a global law firm consistently ranked among the top firms in the world. The success of our firm is largely determined by our commitment to hire and develop the very best and brightest, creating a team that provides our clients with the highest quality of work and service. We are driven by our core values: respect, innovation, and collaboration.  

The Information Governance Compliance Specialist is an integral part of Latham’s Information Governance team. This role will be responsible for providing assistance to and working in conjunction with the Information Governance (IG) Attorneys on the department’s regular work (e.g. legal holds, file releases, file destructions), and special projects (e.g. retention, creation, and revision of firm policies relating to data management, etc.), while assisting IG Attorneys with preservation, collection, processing, review, and production of documents and electronically stored information. This role will be located in either our Los Angeles, Orange Counry, or San Diego 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:

• Contributing to global file release, destruction, legal holds, and data access projects; ensuring compliance with policies and ensuring completion of the process 
• Working to understand information management and security principles, and identifying opportunities to enhance the IG program
• Assisting with the development, documentation, and revision of information management and security policies, standards, procedures, and processes; ensuring they are kept up to date and are reviewed by appropriate parties
• Assisting with IG programs, including the security awareness campaign, information governance updates, and presentations
• Working with all levels of technology staff to understand technical processes and their relevance to data management and information security

We’d love to hear from you if you:

• Demonstrate excellent analytical and creative thinking skills
• Display the organizational skills needed to manage time well, prioritize effectively, and handle multiple deadlines
• Exhibit knowledge of records procedures and records retention principles and practices

And have:

• A Bachelor’s degree, preferred but not required, ideally in Computer Science or a related field
• A minimum of two (2) years of relevant IG or Records experience preferred, ideally at a law firm
• Experience in other law firm positions having significant document organizational responsibilities may be considered in lieu of directly related IG or Records experience

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
• And more!

Additionally, we have a range of diversity programming including Global Affinity Groups. These groups provide a firmwide platform to share experiences and advice as well as an opportunity to participate in a supportive network with common interests to help make life at the firm even better.

Latham & Watkins is committed to diversity, equal opportunity, sustainability, and pro bono legal services. We draw from a remarkable wealth of talent to create one of the world's leading law firms, and advance these commitments through the work of our Global Citizenship department. Our lawyers, paralegals, and professional staff worldwide comprise a rich mixture of different races, ethnic backgrounds, religions, sexual orientations, cultures, and primary languages. Our diversity makes us who we are.

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