Information Governance Technical Analyst II

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.  

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 the goals and objectives of the team are met, as well as providing accurate and timely completion of assignments and responses to inquiries and ensuring that all tasks and duties are completed within the firm’s set guidelines and policies. This role will be located in either our Downtown Los Angeles or Manchester 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:

• Performing lifecycle activities for file and user permissions within a predominant Microsoft environment (Entra, SharePoint Online, NTFS, ADFS)
• Executing the various access reviews and certifications based upon the firm’s requirements from both regulatory and client demands
• Documenting policies and procedures that are specific to IG’s scope of responsibilities
• Maintaining accurate notes and tracking documentation for data collection projects
• Developing collaborative, interactive relationships with functional leads, supervisors, managers, and others within the Technology department to identify appropriate tasks to be transitioned and supported by the IG Team; working with these leads to design standard operating procedures to effectively perform these tasks

We’d love to hear from you if you:

• Display strong understanding of identity and access management principles and access control systems in both on-prem and cloud environments
• Demonstrate knowledge of applications typically used in a global technology infrastructure environment, such as Microsoft Entra ID and Active Directory, Exchange and Exchange Online, Teams, OneDrive and SharePoint Online, and other applications that comprise the Team’s workload
• Possess knowledge of Identity and Access Management (“IAM”)

And have:

• High school diploma or equivalent, with a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in related field and Microsoft and other relevant certifications preferred
• Experience working with cloud, server and storage, active directory, networking, and/or other Technology Infrastructure fields, with past experience working in a law firm preferred

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:

• Health insurance as well as group income protection and life assurance
• A pension plan
• Wellness 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 committed to diversity, equal opportunity, sustainability, and pro bono legal services. We draw from a remarkable wealth of talent to create one of the world's leading law firms, and advance these commitments through the work of our Global Citizenship department. Our lawyers, paralegals, and professional staff worldwide comprise a rich mixture of different races, ethnic backgrounds, religions, sexual orientations, cultures, and primary languages. Our diversity makes us who we are. 

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