Data Protection Officer jobs in United States

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.

The Enterprise Applications Engineeris an integral part of Latham’s Technology & Information Services team and will be responsible for researching, developing, implementing, and maintaining integrated software solutions that allow attorneys and staff to access firm resources from the office and remote locations, while leading project teams to research, evaluate, design, implement, and support complex enterprise applications, both on-premises and in the cloud. 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.

Other key responsibilities include:

• Liaising with stakeholders and leaders of other business units to ensure that their needs are understood and met
• Designing software solutions and integrations for all facets of an attorney’s work, including document generation, research, client billing, business development, and analysis and fact-finding, acting as a “subject matter expert” regarding these solutions to provide expert analysis of needs required for successful implementations
• Utilising their technical creativity to identify and implement additional enhancements and new software solutions for our legal professionals and administrative departments
• Installing, maintaining, and upgrading software for all users within the firm, and making recommendations to their manager regarding the setting of standards for firm software and desktop/notebook configurations
• Monitoring and tuning supported platforms to ensure optimal performance and system availability

We’d love to hear from you if you:

• Possess knowledge and proficiency in a wide variety of software programs, including Microsoft Windows Enterprise, Microsoft Windows Server, and Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Outlook)
• Display knowledge of the Intapp product suite (Integration Builder/Time/Open/Walls), Microsoft SQL, iManage, and other third-party applications utilized in the legal industry
• Demonstrate knowledge and proficiency with the administration and maintenance of relational databases used by supported applications

And have:

• A bachelor’s degree or equivalent in computer science or related field, or appropriate work experience
• Experience in the information technology profession
• Experience in a legal or professional services environment

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 programming including Global Affinity Groups, which are open to all. 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. The Firm prohibits discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race (including, but not limited to, hair texture and protective hairstyles), colour, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status (including veterans of the Vietnam era), gender expression, marital status, or any other characteristic or condition protected by applicable statute.#MidSenior