Latham & Watkins, a global law firm consistently ranked among the top firms in the world, is seeking a Information Governance Compliance Specialist I to join our dynamic team in our Global Services Office, located 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.

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
As an Information Governance (“IG”) Compliance Specialist I, you will be responsible for providing assistance to and working in concert with the IG Attorneys on the department’s regular work (e.g. legal holds, file releases, file destructions) and special projects (e.g. retention, creation, and revision of firm policies relating to data management, etc.). Other key responsibilities include:

• Assisting IG Attorneys with preservation, collection, processing, review, and production of documents and electronically stored information
• Contributing to global file release, destruction, legal holds, and data access projects; ensuring compliance with policies and ensuring completion of the process
• Working to understand information management and security principles, and identifying opportunities to enhance the Information Governance program
• Assisting with the development, documentation, and revision of information management and security policies, standards, procedures, and processes; ensuring they are kept up to date and are reviewed by appropriate parties
• Assisting with Information Governance programs, including the security awareness campaign, information governance updates, and presentations.

About you
We’d love to hear from you if you:

• Possess excellent analytical and creative thinking skills
• Demonstrate the organizational skills needed to manage time well, prioritize effectively, and handle multiple deadlines
• Exhibit knowledge of records procedures and records retention principles and practices

And have:

• Bachelor’s degree, ideally in Computer Science or a related field; a minimum of four (4) years of relevant experience will be considered in lieu of a Bachelor’s degree
• Relevant Information Governance or Records experience preferred but not required

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 10 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
• And more!

Additionally, we have a range of diversity programming including Global Affinity Groups. These groups provide a firmwide platform to share experiences and advice as well as an opportunity to participate in a supportive network with common interests to help make life at the firm even better.

Latham & Watkins is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our commitment to diversity, equal opportunity and sustainability enables Latham & Watkins to draw from a remarkable wealth of talent to create one of the world's leading law firms.

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