Regional Security Manager

Latham & Watkins LLP • New York, NY

1d • $150,000 - $180,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Regional Security Manager is part of Latham & Watkins’ Technology & Information Services team and serves as the primary physical security and business resilience representative for multiple firm offices in an assigned region. The role maintains relationships with office leadership, business services teams, building management, and external partners. It is based in the New York office and may be eligible for a flexible schedule combining hybrid and in-office work.

The manager coordinates day-to-day physical security operations, conducts security assessments, advises on physical security systems, supports emergency preparedness and business continuity, and responds to security incidents. The role also protects sensitive, confidential, privileged, financial, and proprietary information retained by the firm.

Requirements

• Knowledge of physical security operations, risk assessment, incident management, emergency preparedness, and security-industry practices in a professional office environment.
• Strong judgment and discretion when handling sensitive, confidential, or time-critical matters.
• Ability to assess risk, analyze incomplete information, make sound decisions under pressure, and escalate matters appropriately.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
• At least eight years of experience in corporate security, physical security, public safety, law enforcement, or a related field.

Nice To Haves

• Experience providing leadership and coordinating security operations across multiple locations.
• Experience managing physical security systems, vendors, and incident response.

Responsibilities

• Work with each office’s Workplace Experience team to coordinate day-to-day physical security activities and promote compliance with firm policies, standards, and procedures.
• Conduct and document security assessments, identify vulnerabilities, recommend practical risk-mitigation measures, and track corrective actions through completion.
• Provide guidance in assigned offices on access control, visitor management, video surveillance, alarms, and other physical security systems; ensure appropriate maintenance, testing, and issue resolution.
• Support emergency preparedness, drills, crisis response, and business continuity activities, including timely escalation, incident coordination, and after-action follow-up.
• Respond to and document security incidents, coordinate with internal stakeholders and public safety authorities as appropriate, and identify lessons learned.
• Protect and maintain highly sensitive, confidential, privileged, financial, and/or proprietary information retained by Latham & Watkins.

Benefits

• Bonuses recognizing individual and firm performance.
• Healthcare, life, and disability insurance.
• A 401(k) plan.
• At least 11 paid holidays per year.
• PTO accruing 23 days during the first year of employment and increasing with tenure.
• Well-being programs, including mental health services, mindfulness and resiliency resources, medical resources, and well-being events.
• Professional development programs.
• Employee discounts.
• Affinity groups, networks, and coalitions for lawyers and staff.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level