Information Governance Operations Manager

ph3Information Governance Operations Manager /h3 pJoin to apply for the bInformation Governance Operations Manager /b role at bLatham Watkins /b /p h3About Latham Watkins /h3 pLatham 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. /p h3About The Role /h3 pThe Information Governance Operations Manager is an integral part of Latham’s Information Governance team. This role will be responsible for providing leadership and managing all day-to-day operations of the Information Governance Operations team, while leveraging opportunities to enhance the Information Governance program by utilizing a thorough understanding of information management, security, and privacy principles. This role will be located in our Brussels office and will support the Paris and the Brussels offices. Please note that this role may be eligible for a flexible working schedule that allows for a hybrid and in‑office presence. /p h3Responsibilities Qualifications /h3 pOther

key responsibilities
include: /p ul liManaging the day-to-day operations of the Information Governance Operations Department, as well as supervising and developing the team /li liAdvising and educating firm personnel on the appropriate locations where data should be stored, understanding the firm’s systems and tools, and acting as a resource regarding various information governance questions for staff, attorneys, and other users /li liManaging all aspects for all information governance processes including file intakes, releases, destructions, and data access requests for the office, ensuring compliance with firm policies, ensuring completion of the relevant process, and responding to questions from staff and other users and providing instruction and training as needed /li liImplementing information governance policies and procedures and ensuring compliance with legal standards /li liDeveloping and supervising orientation and training programs for Information Governance /li liResearching and providing continuous improvement strategies for the office, while managing and driving changing objectives related to the information governance field /li /ul pWe’d love to hear from you if you: /p ul liDemonstrate excellent leadership skills (i.e., organising, planning, problem‑solving, and decision‑making) necessary for effective management /li liDisplay the ability to supervise work of others to ensure compliance and accuracy /li liPossess knowledge of information governance, data security and privacy principles, best practices, and procedures; display basic understanding of various legal systems and a broad understanding of the types of documents encountered in a legal environment /li /ul pAnd have: /p ul liInformation Governance, Records, Archive, Information Resources or relevant experience, preferably in a law firm /li liExperience in leading a team, and organizing and coordinating their work to ensure departmental objectives are met in a timely and accurate manner /li liExperience implementing and administering policies and procedures, preferably /li liFluent proficiency in both English and French /li /ul h3Benefits Additional Information /h3 pSuccessful 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: /p ul liHealth insurance as well as group income protection and life assurance /li liA pension plan /li liWellness programs /li liEmployee discounts /li liAnd more /li /ul pAdditionally, 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. /p h3Equal Employment Opportunity /h3 pLatham 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. /p /p