Latham & Watkins, a global law firm consistently ranked among the top firms in the world, is seeking an Innovation and Technology Solutions Attorney to join our dynamic team in Hamburg.

ABOUT LATHAM & WATKINS Latham & Watkins is dedicated to hiring and developing the best and brightest. A key to Latham’s success and our continued ability to deliver the highest quality service to our clients is our “one-firm” culture – a spirit of teamwork and shared commitment to quality across our offices worldwide that has long distinguished Latham from other law firms. ABOUT THE ROLE As an Innovation & Technology Attorney, you will serve as a connection point and conduit between the firm’s lawyers, clients and the Technology Department to ensure the firm’s technology systems, tools and services are effectively meeting the needs of our practicing attorneys and our clients. As such, the primary responsibility of the role is to represent the needs of the firm’s practicing lawyers – and by extension their clients – to subject matter experts in the Technology Department and third-party product and service providers, and to oversee the selection, testing, benchmarking and deployment of new and existing technology resources and tools, whether built or bought, to successfully meet those needs. Other key responsibilities include:

• Works with practice group leadership and those directly supporting the practice to understand the technology needs of the firm’s lawyers (and their clients). Assisting in developing technical strategies to improve efficiency, and to make recommendations for how to integrate applications and technology solutions.
• Works with Technology Department management and firm leadership to make recommendations for strategic deployment of efficient processes, technology related policies, software tools and other technology-assisted solutions for Latham attorneys and clients.
• Communicates with third-party vendors in order to foster strong relationships and an ongoing information exchange related to new and existing products and services. Also fosters strategic relationships with industry organizations and innovation thought leaders.
• Participates in, and contributes to various technology-related working groups and committees as necessary, such as the Technology Committee and the Security Committee.
• Communicates with the attorney population by preparing and delivering technology presentations and technology training related to strategic technology deployments and projects, collaborating with key attorneys on service initiatives.

ABOUT YOU Join our team if you:

• Are an experienced legal technology and general technology user
• Are passionate about emerging technologies generally, and excited by the prospect of learning about them and developing expertise in them, including where necessary hands on and deeper technical understanding.
• Keep abreast of emerging technologies and innovative new offerings – both legal and non-legal

And have:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, completion of an intensive software development / coding bootcamp, or related field desired.

• Law degree or equivalent required.

• Experience as a practicing lawyer in a law firm or in a legal operations role.

We encourage you to apply!

Successful candidates will not only be provided with an outstanding opportunity, 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:

• Health insurance as well as group income protection and life assurance
• A pension plan
• Wellness programs
• Employee discounts
• And more!

Latham & Watkins is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our commitment to diversity, equal opportunity and sustainability enables Latham & Watkins to draw from a remarkable wealth of talent to create one of the world's leading law firms.

Latham & Watkins' 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. What sets Latham & Watkins apart is our commitment to our pro bono work and sustainability initiatives. Latham's dedication to pro bono work is a source of pride and reflects a fundamental part of the firm’s culture. For more information about our pro bono work, please click here.

Latham & Watkins is committed to supporting the long-term sustainability of the environment, you can find more information on our sustainability programs by visiting our Latham Sustainability webpage.  #LI-AB1

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