Latham & Watkins, a global law firm consistently ranked among the top firms in the world, is seeking an Information Governance Operations Manager – US West to join our dynamic team 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.

ABOUT LATHAM & WATKINS 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.

ABOUT THE ROLE As an Information Governance Operations Manager – US West, you will be responsible for managing all functions of the Information Governance department in the firm’s offices in California, including file management (both physical and electronic), file intake, file releases, destruction requests, data access requests, case room management, and records retention. The Manager advises on a variety of information governance issues to ensure that the firm’s management of information meets applicable legal, ethical, security, and privacy requirements in all jurisdictions in which the firm operates. Other key responsibilities include:

• Managing the day-to-day operations of the Information Governance in California offices; supervising and developing their staff; organizing, assigning, delegating, and coordinating the work of the staff to ensure department objectives are met timely and accurately
• Consulting firm personnel on the appropriate locations where information should be stored; acting as a resource regarding various information governance questions for staff, attorneys, and other users
• Coordinating and assisting as necessary with firmwide file intake and release procedures; ensuring compliance with policies and monitors completion of the process; responding to questions from practice offices, and providing instruction and training as needed
• Supervising, training and coaching Information Governance team members and leading them in their professional development endeavors
• Overseeing and coordinating file intake, release, destruction, disposition, and data access procedures for the region; ensuring compliance with policies, and ensuring completion of the process; responding to questions, and providing instruction and training as needed

ABOUT YOU We’d love to hear from you if you:

• Demonstrated the ability to think creatively and provide strategic support to management
• Possess excellent leadership skills (i.e., organizing, planning, problem-solving, and decision-making) necessary for effective management, with the ability to supervise the work of others to ensure compliance and accuracy
• Have extensive knowledge of information governance, data security and privacy principles, best practices, and procedures. Basic understanding of various legal systems and a broad understanding of the types of documents encountered in a legal environment

And have:

• A Bachelor's degree, with an advanced degree preferred; a minimum of ten (10) years of relevant Information Governance or Records experience may be considered in lieu of a Bachelor’s degree 
• A CRM, IGP and/or CIPP certification
• A minimum of six (6) years of Information Governance or Records experience, preferably in a law firm Information Governance or Records Department; experience in other law firm positions having significant document organizational responsibilities may be considered in lieu of directly related Information Governance 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 10 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 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 LLP is committed to protecting the health and well-being of our employees and partners, their families, and members of our community against COVID-19. Accordingly, the Firm requires all partners and employees based in the United States to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19.   Employees must present proof of full COVID-19 vaccination at the time that a conditional offer of employment is made. This policy is mandatory except for employees with a documented legally permissible exemption for not receiving the COVID-19 vaccine.

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Required Skills Required Experience

• Computer proficiency including experience with Microsoft Office Suite, MicroStation, other design software
• Valid Drivers License is required