SharePoint Administrator

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 SharePoint Administrator is an integral part of Latham’s Technology team. This role will be responsible for designing, configuring, and maintaining the firm’s SharePoint Online platform to support effective collaboration and information management across departments, while administering and supporting the SharePoint Online platform and the organisation’s intranet. 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. 

Other key responsibilities include:

• Managing global rights and permissions regarding the SPO sites
• Providing operational support to SharePoint sites in the production environment
• Monitoring portal usage including access, load, and usability, issues daily
• Planning and implementing multiple disaster recovery strategies
• Providing training for IT operators and customers

We’d love to hear from you if you:

• Demonstrate a strong understanding of SharePoint Online architecture, features, and functionality, including security and compliance best practices
• Exhibit a strong understanding of PowerShell and the commands to manage SharePoint Online
• Possess a strong knowledge of SharePoint 2019 On-Premises versions

And have:

• A bachelor’s degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, preferably
• Administrative experience in SharePoint Online Administration
• Experience in Microsoft Visual Studio .NET
• Experience in SQL Server
• Relevant experience with SharePoint 2019 in a professional services environment

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 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 (including, but not limited to, hair texture and protective hairstyles), colour, 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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