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.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.Other key responsibilities include: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 IQConducting complex legal and non-legal research, managing large projects, and synthesizing and analyzing results for relevancy and responsiveness to the specific research requestMonitoring 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 staffLeading department training and awareness activitiesSharing knowledge and experience with colleagues, facilitating research services staff professional growth, and leading monthly departmental callsPromoting effective work practices, working as a team member, and showing respect for co-workersProtecting 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:Possess expert legal and non-legal research knowledge and skillsDemonstrate the ability to lead effective department training for attorneys, departmental colleagues, and other business services staffExhibit superior communication skills and the ability to work as a team player, manage time well, prioritize effectively, and handle multiple deadlinesAnd have: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, preferablyA minimum of five (5) years of cumulative experienceSuccessful 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 insuranceA generous 401k planAt least 11 paid holidays per year, and a PTO program that accrues 23 days during the first year of employment and grows with tenureWell-being programs (e.g. mental health services, mindfulness and resiliency, medical resources, well-being events, and more)Professional development programsEmployee discountsAffinity 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. Please to view the full job description for this role.Pleaseto review your rights under U.S. employment laws. #MidSenior#LI-BW1 USD $135,000.00 - USD $150,000.00 /Yr.
Job Title
Research Services Lead