Information Governance Technical Services Supervisor
Latham & Watkins -
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
The Information Governance Technical Services Supervisor is an integral part of Latham’s Information Governance team. This role will be responsible for supervising the day-to-day operations of the Information Governance “Access” team, including handling access requests and reviews, requests for audit and privacy evidence, and compliance tasks. This role will provide strong personnel management, including frequent check-ins with direct reports and provide professional development opportunities for the team. This role will be located in our Manchester office. Please note that this role may be eligible for a flexible working schedule that allows for a hybrid and in-office presence.
Responsibilities & Qualifications
Other key responsibilities include:
- Supervising the day-to-day functions of the department; developing plans, organising electronic files, and assuming responsibility for the completion of department projects
- Working closely with other members of Technology, to advise Identity and Access Management capabilities and ensuring identity governance tools communicate correctly with various systems
- Identifying opportunities to enhance the Information Governance program by utilising a thorough understanding of information management, security, identity, and privacy principles
- Understanding the firm’s systems and software tools; acting as a resource regarding various information governance questions for staff, attorneys, and other users
- Assisting with communicating to lawyers and paralegals to ascertain the status of Information Governance Compliance projects to ensure data is handled appropriately
We’d love to hear from you if you:
- Demonstrate excellent research and analytical skills, as well as attention to detail and superior written and oral communication, and presentation skills
- Display the ability to be comfortable working in a team environment and a desire to offer excellent leadership skills (organising, planning, decision-making, etc.)
- Possess the ability to handle confidential and sensitive information with appropriate discretion
And have:
- A Bachelor’s degree and/or experience of servers and storage, active directory, networking and/or other technology Infrastructure experience
- Experience of a supervisory role is desired
- Experience of working within a law firm is highly encouraged
Benefits & Additional Information
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:
- Health insurance as well as group income protection and life assurance
- A pension plan
- Wellness 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 committed to diversity, equal opportunity, sustainability, and pro bono legal services. We draw from a remarkable wealth of talent to create one of the world's leading law firms, and advance these commitments through the work of our Global Citizenship department. 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.
