Manager of Network Services

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 Manager of Network Services is an integral part of Latham’s Technology team. This role will be responsible for overseeing the design, implementation, and maintenance of the company's global network infrastructure to ensure secure, reliable, and efficient operations, while developing network strategies that align with business objectives, including the design, configuration, and deployment of network components. This role will be located in either our Manchester, Las Vegas, or 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. Occasional travel may be required.

Responsibilities & Qualifications

Other key responsibilities include:

• Leading and mentoring Network Services professionals, fostering a high-performance team and encouraging professional growth
• Overseeing network infrastructure projects, ensuring alignment with organisational needs and effective project management
• Enforcing security policies and procedures, monitoring for incidents, and conducting assessments to mitigate risks
• Utilising monitoring tools to proactively manage network performance and ensuring infrastructure efficiency and scalability
• Maintaining comprehensive documentation of network systems and providing leadership with performance and project reports

We’d love to hear from you if you:

• Demonstrate excellent leadership skills (i.e., organising, planning, problem-solving and decision-making) necessary for effective management
• Display familiarity with project management and quality assurance practices
• Possess expertise in Cisco networking hardware and software

And have:

• Technology experience, and experience with enterprise-grade network design and operation, including Cisco systems
• Professional certifications (e.g., Cisco, Microsoft, VMware)
• Management experience

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.