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 Technical Analyst II is an integral part of Latham’s Technology & Information Services team. This role will be responsible for providing high‑quality support for the wider Information Governance (IG) and Technology team, while ensuring goals and objectives of the team are met, providing accurate and timely completion of assignments and responses to inquiries, and ensuring that all tasks and duties are completed within the firm’s guidelines and policies. This role will be located in our Manchester office. 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:
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Performing lifecycle activities for file and user permissions within a Microsoft environment, including Entra, SharePoint Online, NTFS, and ADFS
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Executing access reviews and certifications based on firm requirements and regulatory and client demands
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Documenting policies and procedures specific to Information Governance responsibilities
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Maintaining accurate notes and tracking documentation for data collection projects
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Developing collaborative relationships with functional leads, supervisors, managers, and others within the Technology department to identify tasks to be transitioned and supported by the Information Governance team and working with these leads to design standard operating procedures
We’d love to hear from you if you:
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Possess well‑developed and professional interpersonal skills and the ability to interact effectively with people at all organisational levels of the firm
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Demonstrate strong analytical skills, including effectively defining problems and identifying solutions
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Exhibit the ability to work in a team environment with a customer service focus
And have:
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A high school diploma or equivalent
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A bachelor’s degree or equivalent in a related field, preferably
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Microsoft or other relevant certifications, preferably
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Experience working with cloud, server and storage, active directory, networking, or other technology infrastructure fields
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Experience working in a law firm, preferably
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:
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Health insurance as well as group income protection and life assurance
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A pension plan
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Wellness programs
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Employee discounts
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And more!
Additionally, we have a range of programming including Global Affinity Groups, which are open to all. 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. The Firm prohibits discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race, colour, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, or any other characteristic or condition protected by applicable statute. #MidSenior #LI-VW1
