Global Information Governance Operations Project Lead

Careers; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare

401k

Paid holidays

PTO

Well-being programs

Professional development

Employee discounts

Affinity groups

Job summary

Latham & Watkins in Washington, DC seeks a Global Information Governance Operations Project Lead to support destruction requests, NDAs, clawbacks, and other restrictions, while guiding IG staff and participating in cross-firm initiatives. The role offers hybrid in-office presence after two weeks.

You will collaborate with Technology to configure reviews, manage file intake and disposition, advise lawyers on data privacy and risk, and supervise IG operations with a focus on preserving sensitive

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Advanced degree preferred.
• CRM/IGP/CIPP certifications encouraged.
• Minimum 5 years of records/information management experience; law firm preferred.
• Minimum 2 years of supervisory experience.

Responsibilities

• Working with Technology department personnel to configure IG reviews using litigation support applications.
• Assisting the Senior Manager with centralized support to practice office IG Operations departments/offices without dedicated IG staff.
• Managing or contributing to global file intake, release, disposition & data access projects; ensure compliance; respond to questions; provide training as needed.
• Advising attorneys and staff about information management best practices, data privacy and security issues, and risk management.
• Guiding the IG Operations Center in supporting records retention and disposition virtual teams; identify files for retention; coordinate with attorneys/clients; maintain disposition records.
• Protecting and maintaining highly sensitive, confidential, privileged, financial, and proprietary information.

Skills

Leadership

Data privacy

Information governance

Records management

Team supervision

Training & coaching

Legal industry knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree

Advanced degree

CRM certification

IGP certification

CIPP certification

Tools

Litigation support applications

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 Global Information Governance Operations Project Lead is an integral part of Latham’s Global Information Governance (IG) team. The primary responsibility of this role is to support the review and processing of information destruction requests that involve protective orders, non-disclosure agreements (NDAs), clawback obligations, and other legal or contractual restrictions. In addition, the role will assist IG staff across the firm with the review, organization and management of information, while supporting other projects and initiatives handled by the IG Operations Center team, including participation in virtual teams. This role will be located in our Washington, DC office. Please note that this role may be eligible for a flexible working schedule that allows for a hybrid and in-office presence after the first two weeks of employment.

Responsibilities & Qualifications

Other key responsibilities include:

• Working with relevant Technology department personnel to properly configure and conduct IG-related reviews using litigation support applications
• Assisting the Senior Manager with providing centrally coordinated support to practice office IG Operations departments and offices without dedicated IG Operations personnel
• Managing or contributing to global file intake, release, disposition, and data access projects; ensuring compliance with policies, and ensuring completion of the process; responding to questions, and providing instruction and training as needed
• Advising attorneys, legal professionals and staff about information management best practices, data privacy and security issues, and other risk management issues
• Guiding the IG Operations Center in supporting records retention and disposition virtual teams; identifying files for retention, facilitating communication with attorneys and clients regarding file disposition, and ensuring accurate maintenance of records related to file disposition
• 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:

• Display strong leadership skills in organizing, planning, problem-solving, and decision-making to effectively support junior staff
• Demonstrate the ability to guide and ensure the compliance and accuracy of others' work
• Possess extensive knowledge of information governance, data security and privacy principles, best practices, and procedures

And have:

• A bachelor’s degree
• An advanced degree, preferably
• A CRM, IGP, and/or CIPP certification
• A minimum of five (5) years of relevant records and information management experience, preferably at a law firm
• Experience in other law firm positions having significant document organizational responsibilities may be considered in lieu of directly related Information Governance or Records experience
• A minimum of two (2) years of supervisory 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:

• 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 $120,000.00 - USD $130,000.00 /Yr.