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 Supervisor of Information Governance Digital Forensics is a key member of Latham’s Information Governance team. This role is responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations of the Digital Forensics team, including the forensic examination and collection of electronic data from cloud repositories, file servers, desktop and laptop computers, mobile devices, and other media. The Supervisor will manage the team’s daily workflow, develop and execute operational plans, ensure the timely completion of department projects, and promote consistently high standards of customer service. This role will be located in either our Global Services Office in Downtown Los Angeles or New York. 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:

Working closely with members of Technology and Information Governance and Privacy teams on the design, implementation, and troubleshooting of digital forensics collection, processing, and execution of policies and procedures
Managing, training, and coaching IGTS Digital Forensics team members, and mentoring them in their professional development endeavours.
Understanding the firm’s systems and software tools and serving as a resource on information governance questions for staff, attorneys, and other colleagues.
Working closely with Technology teams and Practice Support Services (PSS) to advise on digital forensics capabilities and ensure forensics tools communicate correctly with various electronic repositories
Advising IG Compliance, Operations, Privacy teams, and the Office of the General Counsel (OGC) on digital forensics tools and their capabilities
Assisting with the development and maintenance of digital forensics policies, standards, and procedures
Protecting and maintaining any highly sensitive, confidential, privileged, financial, and/or proprietary information that Latham & Watkins retains
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:

Possess superior leadership skills, including organizing, planning, problem‑solving, and decision‑making, necessary for effective supervision
Demonstrate the ability to supervise the work of others to ensure compliance and accuracy
Exhibit extensive knowledge of information governance, data security, and privacy principles, best practices, and procedures

And have:

A bachelor’s degree; Five (5) years of directly relevant experience may be considered in lieu of a degree
Appropriate forensics industry certifications
A minimum of five (5) years of digital forensics experience
A minimum of two (2) years of supervisory experience
Experience within 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:

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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Pay Range

USD $130,000.00 - USD $140,000.00 /Yr.

Supervisor of Information Governance Digital Forensics (12 Month FTC)