Senior Manager of Space Management

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 Senior Manager of Space Management is an integral part of Latham’s Real Estate and Workplace Experience team. This role will be responsible for optimizing our workplace environment to support a productive and efficient workplace that supports the diverse needs of the firm, while developing and implementing a comprehensive space management plan, and working with leadership to develop, standardize, and oversee the firm's global seating strategy. 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:

• Overseeing the hoteling program, ensuring smooth transitions for employees moving in and out of the program, and managing the allocation of assigned seats and hoteling spaces
• Developing and maintaining seating plans for all employees, taking into consideration departmental needs, employee preferences, and space availability
• Establishing and promoting best practices for determining hoteling versus assigned seating, ensuring consistency and fairness across the organization
• Conducting regular assessments of space utilization and providing recommendations for optimizing the efficient use of space
• Coordinating with various departments to understand their space requirements and ensuring their needs are met within the constraints of available resources
• 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:

• Exhibit a strong understanding of space management principles and best practices
• Demonstrate excellent organization and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
• Possess strong analytical skills, with the ability to interpret data and provide actionable insights

And have:

• A bachelor's degree, preferably, ideally in Facilities Management, Interior Design, Business Administration, or a related field
• A minimum of five (5) years of experience in space management, facilities management, or workplace strategy, preferably within a professional services firm or other corporate environment
• Experience in a global organization, preferably

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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