Research Services Associate Director

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The Research Services Associate Director is an integral part of Latham’s Technology & Information Services team. This role will be responsible for department services, staffing, and operations in the relevant region, while leading all facets of research services in a region including research and analysis, monitoring services and special projects, outreach and awareness, and operations. This role will be located in either our New York, Washington, D.C., or 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:

• Collaborating with the Research Services Director, Technology & Information Services, and with other business services to enhance workflow and streamline processes to meet attorney and business services research needs by leveraging artificial intelligence and other innovative technologies
• Supervising and developing Research Managers; providing regular feedback and generating formal performance evaluations as required; making recommendations in selecting, coaching, and counseling department employees with department leadership and Human Capital & Talent
• Contributing to the development of new concepts, techniques, and standards for research services in alignment with the firm’s overall strategy
• Promoting effective work practices, working as a team member, and showing respect for co-workers
• 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 the ability and experience in developing solutions to a variety of complex problems, requiring the regular use of ingenuity and innovation while ensuring all solutions are consistent with organization objectives
• Display communicating effectively and clearly, ensuring beneficial outcomes for all customers
• Possess experience leading teams, particularly in adapting to change while ensuring excellent services
• Exhibit superior knowledge of research platforms and operational systems

And have:

• A minimum of nine (9) years of relevant professional experience
• A minimum of ten (10) years of cumulative experience
• A master’s degree or J.D.

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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