Research Services Lead

Latham & Watkins LLP • New York, NY

3d • $135,000 - $150,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Research Services Lead is an integral part of Latham’s Technology & Information Services team. This role will be responsible for conducting and leading a wide range of legal and non-legal research and analysis for attorneys and business services staff using a variety of research tools, as well as facilitating skills development and acting as a coach for more junior members of the Research Services team. This role will be located in our New York office. Please note that this role may be eligible for a flexible working schedule that allows for a hybrid and in-office presence.

Requirements

• Possess expert legal and non-legal research knowledge and skills
• Demonstrate the ability to lead effective department training for attorneys, departmental colleagues, and other business services staff
• Exhibit superior communication skills and the ability to work as a team player, manage time well, prioritize effectively, and handle multiple deadlines
• A bachelor’s degree or equivalent, with a master’s degree or J.D., preferably
• A minimum of five (5) years of relevant professional experience, preferably
• A minimum of five (5) years of cumulative experience

Responsibilities

• Supporting Capital Markets and Finance teams with transactional-reated research and analysis, as well as company and market intelligence using Dealogic, Bloomberg, LSEG Workspace, and Capital IQ
• Conducting complex legal and non-legal research, managing large projects, and synthesizing and analyzing results for relevancy and responsiveness to the specific research request
• Monitoring business, industry, and legal news sources for developments regarding clients, industries, and practice areas; utilizing aggregator platforms to assemble relevant results for distribution to attorneys and business services staff
• Leading department training and awareness activities
• Sharing knowledge and experience with colleagues, facilitating research services staff professional growth, and leading monthly departmental calls
• Promoting effective work practices, working as a team member, and showing respect for co-workers
• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees