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Job Description
Job Description
Latham & Watkins, a global law firm consistently ranked among the top firms in the world, is seeking a Information Governance Attorney to join our Global Information Governance team on a hybrid basis to be based in our Singapore office.
About Latham & Watkins
Latham & Watkins is dedicated to hiring and developing the best and brightest. A key to Latham’s success and our continued ability to deliver the highest quality service to our clients is our “one-firm” culture – a spirit of teamwork and shared commitment to quality across our offices worldwide that has long distinguished Latham from other law firms.
About The Role
As an Information Governance Attorney, you will be responsible for advising on a variety of information governance issues to ensure that the firm’s management of information meets applicable legal, ethical, security and privacy requirements, particularly in Asia. Other key responsibilities include:
We’d love to hear from you if you:
The successful candidates will be offered 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:
Latham & Watkins' 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.
What sets Latham & Watkins apart is our commitment to our pro bono work and sustainability initiatives. Latham's dedication to pro bono work is a source of pride and reflects a fundamental part of the firm’s culture. For more information about our pro bono work, please click here.
Latham & Watkins is committed to supporting the long-term sustainability of the environment, you can find more information on our sustainability programs by visiting our Latham Sustainability webpage.
Latham & Watkins, a global law firm consistently ranked among the top firms in the world, is seeking a Information Governance Attorney to join our Global Information Governance team on a hybrid basis to be based in our Singapore office.
About Latham & Watkins
Latham & Watkins is dedicated to hiring and developing the best and brightest. A key to Latham’s success and our continued ability to deliver the highest quality service to our clients is our “one-firm” culture – a spirit of teamwork and shared commitment to quality across our offices worldwide that has long distinguished Latham from other law firms.
About The Role
As an Information Governance Attorney, you will be responsible for advising on a variety of information governance issues to ensure that the firm’s management of information meets applicable legal, ethical, security and privacy requirements, particularly in Asia. Other key responsibilities include:
- Advising on data localization, security, and privacy issues, including assisting with the evaluation of new applications and services, and developing internal policies, procedures, guidelines and best practices with respect to these and other information governance issues.
- Identifying risk factors affecting the management of client and firm data, and consulting on firm-wide policies and procedures to minimize firm liability.
- Managing the collection, processing, review and production, preservation, or destruction of documents and electronically stored information.
- Keeping abreast of new technologies; reviewing appropriate periodicals and journals
- Working with an international team of Information Governance professionals, including members of the Information Governance Compliance team based in the United States and London.
We’d love to hear from you if you:
- Are a fully qualified Lawyer, especially if you have completed additional coursework in technology-related fields
- Have excellent knowledge of Chinese national security, data localization, and privacy laws
- Are proficient at a business level in the English language (required); Mandarin and/or Cantonese also preferred
- Have relevant experience practicing law and/or working in an Information Governance or Privacy team
- Excellent leadership skills (e.g., organizing, planning, problem-solving and decision-making) necessary for effective supervision.
- Knowledge of the concepts, principles, management, and processing of electronically stored information (ESI) as they relate to legal matters.
- Strong attention to detail and analytical skills needed for all primary duties of this
- Ability to work independently and in a team environment with a customer service focus
- Superior communication skills, both written and verbal
- Experience working in a U.S.-based global law firm (preferred)
The successful candidates will be offered 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!
Latham & Watkins' 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.
What sets Latham & Watkins apart is our commitment to our pro bono work and sustainability initiatives. Latham's dedication to pro bono work is a source of pride and reflects a fundamental part of the firm’s culture. For more information about our pro bono work, please click here.
Latham & Watkins is committed to supporting the long-term sustainability of the environment, you can find more information on our sustainability programs by visiting our Latham Sustainability webpage.