Research Services Manager – Content Procurement

Latham & Watkins; New York (NY); On-site; USD 155,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global law firm seeks a Research Services Manager to oversee content procurement. This role involves managing contracts, liaising with vendors, and ensuring compliance with firm policies. Ideal candidates will have strong negotiation skills and relevant experience in the legal field. The position offers a competitive salary and benefits, including healthcare and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Healthcare, life and disability insurance

Generous 401k plan

Paid holidays and PTO

Well-being programs

Professional development programs

Employee discounts

Qualifications

• Minimum of six years of relevant professional experience.
• Minimum of seven years of cumulative experience.

Responsibilities

• Manage the content procurement process, including purchasing and renewing contracts.
• Liaise with internal teams to review and approve contract terms.
• Supervise and authorize invoice payments and budget reviews.

Skills

Negotiation

Contract Management

Communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Master's Degree or J.D.

Job description

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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 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 Research Services Manager – Content Procurement is responsible for the management of electronic and print subscription services including evaluations and purchases of new content, evaluations and renewals of existing content, overseeing compliance with terms of service and firm policies, and the supervision and development of staff. This role will be located in our Washington, D.C., New York, or Boston 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:

• Managing the day-to-day operation of the department’s content procurement process, including purchasing new electronic and print content, renewing existing contracts, and liaising with external vendors to ensure services meet expectations and comply with firm policies
• Managing electronic and print contract compliance; monitoring usage, setting up business review meetings, and responding to other contractual obligations and licensing questions
• Liaising with the Firm’s internal Contract Review, Privacy, Security, and Global Procurement teams to review and approve contract terms and conditions and pricing
• Supervising and authorizing invoice payments, reviewing, and correcting vendor accounts; assisting with the annual budget and reviewing monthly variance reports
• Liaising with Research Services Managers, attorneys, and other business service teams to purchase new and review existing research content, and assisting with promoting awareness of electronic and print resources
• 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:

• Possess superior negotiation and contract management skills
• Display superior knowledge of legal and non-legal electronic and print resources
• Demonstrate superior communication skills, with the ability to work as a team player and interact with diplomacy and tact with people at all organizational levels of the firm
  
  
  

And have:

• A bachelor’s degree or equivalent, preferably a master’s degree or J.D.
• A minimum of six (6) years of relevant professional experience
• A minimum of seven (7) years of cumulative 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 $155,000.00 - USD $180,000.00 /Yr.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Marketing and Sales

• Industries

  Law Practice

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