Information Governance Attorney

About Latham & Watkins

Latham & Watkins is one of the world’s leading global law firms advising the businesses and institutions that drive the global economy. We are the market leaders in major financial and business centers around the world. Our investment in people, commitment to innovation, and focus on the future empower you to build an incredible career and thrive as an exceptional professional in a supportive culture. If you aspire to be the best, and work with the best, this is where you belong.

About the Role

The Information Governance (IG) Attorney is an integral part of Latham’s IG 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. The IG Attorney acts as a point of escalation and collaborates with cross-functional teams to develop, maintain, and implement firm-wide policies, procedures, and guidelines related to data management, information security, and artificial intelligence issues.  This role will be located in either our New York office, Washington, D.C. 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.

Responsibilities & Qualifications

Other key responsibilities include:

• Overseeing the daily operation and maintenance of the firm’s internal legal holds and the collection and preservation of documents
• Collaborating with the Office of General Counsel to manage the preservation, collection, and review of documents and electronically stored information for matters involving the firm as a party or custodian
• 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, of information in response to discovery requests to the firm
• Advising on client file release requests and coordinating the destruction of information in relation to protective orders, non-disclosure agreements, and applicable retention periods
• Advising on security, privacy, and artificial intelligence (AI) issues, including assisting with the evaluation and implementation of new applications and services
• Developing internal policies, procedures, guidelines, and best practices relating to information governance, including security, privacy, and AI governance issues
• 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:

• 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 such as Nuix, Relativity, and other applications
• Knowledge of privacy and artificial intelligence laws and regulations
• Demonstrate ability to think creatively and provide strategic support to management and client-facing legal professionals

And have:

• 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 practice 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
• Admission to at least one United States state bar

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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