Enterprise Security Compliance Lead

Latham & Watkins LLP; Los Angeles (CA); Hybrid; USD 160,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare

401k plan

Holidays and PTO

Well-being programs

Professional development

Employee discounts

Job summary

Latham & Watkins LLP seeks an Enterprise Security Compliance Lead in downtown Los Angeles, with hybrid in-office options. You will coordinate client and vendor security audits, ISO 27001 assessments, and related responses, guiding reviews from intake through closure while engaging internal stakeholders.

The role requires a mix of security audit experience, project management, and strong documentation skills to deliver thorough, compliant outcomes for high‑level clients.

Qualifications

• Understanding of business security practices and procedures.
• Knowledge of information security technologies.
• Familiarity with security audits and vulnerability assessments.
• Strong communication and documentation skills.
• Ability to coordinate cross-functional security reviews.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate client and vendor security audits and ISO 27001 assessments.
• Lead security review projects from intake to closure and assemble documentation.
• Create reports and presentations for senior management.
• Manage timelines, stakeholders, and remediation actions.
• Protect highly sensitive, confidential information held by the firm.

Skills

Information security

Security risk management

Project management

Communication protocols

Security awareness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems/CS/Engineering

Job description

About Latham & Watkins

Latham & Watkins is one of the world's leading global law firms advising the businesses and institutions that drive the global economy. We are the market leaders in major financial and business centers around the world. Our investment in people, commitment to innovation, and focus on the future empower you to build an incredible career and thrive as an exceptional professional in a supportive culture. If you aspire to be the best, and work with the best, this is where you belong.

About the Role

The Enterprise Security Compliance Lead is an integral part of Latham's Global Security and Risk Management team. This role will be responsible for coordinating activities related to client security audits, vendor security audits, and other security compliance needs including ISO 27001 assessments, penetration test remediations, and other client responses, while leading assigned client security reviews from intake through closure by identifying necessary internal stakeholders based on the request (e.g., security survey, audit, review.), assembling relevant and appropriate documentation, and completing the appropriate forms and questionnaires required by Latham clients. This role will be located 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.

Responsibilities & Qualifications

Other key responsibilities include:

• Maintaining relationships with third-party audit services that audit firm vendors, conduct audits of the firm on behalf of clients, or otherwise audit or evaluate the firm (e.g., ISO 27001 assessors, independent consultants)
• Acting as a project manager to ensure the success of ISO 27001, client and vendor audits, and other assessments (e.g., identifying internal stakeholders, establishing schedules and coordinating with others to meet deadlines, assembling relevant and appropriate documentation, completing necessary responses, and tracking necessary follow-up)
• Supporting compliance activities related to penetration testing and vulnerability testing, including the identification of critical systems, external testing requirements and frequency, coordination with Security Operations, and follow-up on remediation activities to ensure established processes are followed and required SLAs are met
• Coordinating team activities and reviews work for consistency and quality
• Creating reports and presentations for senior management
• Protecting and maintaining any highly sensitive, confidential, privileged, financial, and/or proprietary information that Latham & Watkins retains

We'd love to hear from you if you:

• Exhibit an understanding of business security practices and procedures
• Possess knowledge of information security technologies
• Demonstrate knowledge of a variety of communication protocols and encryption techniques/tools

And have:

• A bachelor's degree or equivalent; a minimum of five (5) years of Security and Technology experience may be considered in lieu of a degree
• A bachelor's degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, Engineering or related field, preferably
• Recognized security certifications (e.g., CISA, CRISC, CDPSE, CISSP), preferably
• A minimum of five (5) years of experience in IT audit or IT risk management
• A minimum of three (3) years of experience in performing security assessments, IT vendor risk assessments, and vulnerability management reviews
• A m inimum of two (2) years of experience applying project manage ment concepts

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:

• Healthcare, life and disability insurance
• A generous 401k plan
• At least 11 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
• Affinity groups, networks, and coalitions for lawyers and staff

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), color, 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.

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Pay Range

USD $160,000.00 - USD $180,000.00 /Yr.