Latham & Watkins, a global law firm consistently ranked among the top firms in the world, is seeking a Enterprise Applications Engineer – Workplace Experience to join our dynamic Workplace Experience team in Manchester (UK). Please note that this role may be eligible for a flexible working schedule that allows for a hybrid and in-office presence.

ABOUT LATHAM & WATKINS

With offices in 14 countries, more than 3,000 attorneys and over 2,500 professional staff, the key to our 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 global offices that has long distinguished Latham from other law firms.

Working with the world’s best lawyers requires great people, award-winning technology, continuous learning and a collaborative work environment. Latham & Watkins is committed to developing its employees and providing opportunities for advancement. We offer employees the chance to gain experience working with some of the biggest global clients in an environment that thrives on creativity and teamwork.

ABOUT THE TEAM The Enterprise Applications Engineer will work independently and will also collaborate with subject matter experts in the Technology, Workplace Experience, and Global Real Estate departments.

ABOUT THE ROLE As an Enterprise Applications Engineer – Workplace Experience, you will be responsible for engaging and leading teams for workplace technologies including corporate digital signage, meeting room displays, sensors technologies, conference room setups, and A/V technologies. You will maintain a regular dialogue with internal and external clients in order to anticipate potential opportunities and challenges that may arise as a result of global innovation and the overall needs and strategies of the Firm. You will also research new products and oversee their implementation including building custom integrations to existing enterprise applications and platforms. Other key responsibilities include:

• Managing the design and coordinating the installation of various workplace solutions including meeting room displays and digital signage systems
• Utilizing technical creativity to identify and implement additional enhancements and new software solutions for legal professionals and administrative departments
• Developing, testing, documenting, and maintaining default system configurations for smart office technology
• Working with the firms audio visual and videoconference teams to ensure consistency, compatibility, and to define firm standards
• Troubleshooting problems of digital smart systems and coordinating solutions with departments and vendors; working with vendors to build custom integration solutions between various hardware and software systems
• Identifying opportunities for enhancing security systems including access controls systems, event management systems, and smart board/collaboration technologies
• Assisting the Audio Visual Engineer in designing and supporting firm AV systems including room control systems, digital projection, and conferencing systems

ABOUT YOU

We’d love to hear from you if you:

• Have knowledge and proficiency in a wide variety of software programs, including Microsoft Windows Enterprise and Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel and Outlook)
• Demonstrate proficiency with administrating and maintaining relational databases used by supported applications
• Have knowledge of Rest API’s and API Development, database tools including SQL Management Studio, and of remote communication methodologies
• Possess experience with enterprise audio-visual systems and conference room technologies
• Have experience supporting a large, multi-office environment

And have:

• A Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related field, or appropriate work experience
• A minimum of four (4) years of experience in PC hardware and general applications software
• A minimum of three (3) years of experience with digital signage or other smart technologies.

Successful candidates will not only be provided with an outstanding job 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:

• Health insurance as well as group income protection and life assurance
• Wellness programs (e.g. membership to HeadSpace, access to mental health services, well-being events, etc.)
• Professional Development programs
• Employee discounts
• And more!

Additionally, we have a range of global affinity groups (including LGBTQ group, multicultural group, women’s group). These provide a platform for staff to share experiences, advice, and interests, encouraging a continued discussion on diversity.

Latham & Watkins is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our commitment to diversity, equal opportunity, pro bono work and sustainability enables Latham & Watkins to draw from a remarkable wealth of talent to create one of the world's leading law firms. 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. #LI-SW2 #LI-Hybrid

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