Information Governance Attorney

Latham & Watkins LLP•Los Angeles, CA

2d•$200,000 - $230,000•Hybrid

About The Position

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 Information Governance Attorney is an integral part of Latham’s Information Governance team. This role will be responsible for advising on information governance issues to ensure the firm’s management of information meets applicable legal, ethical, security, and privacy requirements across all jurisdictions in which the firm operates, while managing the preservation, collection, and review of documents and electronically stored information, including developing procedures and technologies for a streamlined, cost ‑ effective electronic discovery and disclosure programme for matters involving the firm as a party or custodian. This role will be located in either our New York office, or 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.

Requirements

Exhibit excellent leadership skills, including organizing, planning, problem‑solving, and decision‑making necessary for effective supervision
Possess knowledge of the concepts, principles, and management of electronically stored information (ESI) as they relate to legal matters, including the use of ESI management and review tools
Demonstrate knowledge of security laws, including breach‑notification requirements
A university degree in law, with additional coursework in a technology‑related field, preferably
A Juris Doctor (J.D.) or Master of Laws (LL.M.) degree from an American Bar Association (ABA)‑accredited law school, preferably
Qualification or licensure to practise law in the jurisdiction in which the candidate resides, or in a jurisdiction where Latham has an office
A minimum of two (2) years of relevant professional experience, preferably
Experience with electronic discovery or disclosure, due diligence, or records management, preferably
Admission to at least one United States state bar

Responsibilities

Overseeing the daily operation and maintenance of the firm’s internal legal holds and the collection and preservation of documents
Working with client‑facing attorneys to review confidentiality and security obligations in client agreements and outside counsel guidelines to ensure compliance with applicable terms
Providing internal pre‑litigation data management support and coordinating the collection, release, and destruction of information in response to discovery requests, protective orders, agreements, and applicable retention periods
Advising on security, privacy, and artificial intelligence (AI) issues, including assisting with the evaluation of new applications and services and reviewing vendor contractual terms
Developing internal policies, procedures, guidelines, and best practices relating to information governance, including security, privacy, and artificial intelligence issues
Protecting and maintaining any highly sensitive, confidential, privileged, financial, and/or proprietary information that Latham & Watkins retains

Benefits

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

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