Research Services Associate Director
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Job Location:
Los Angeles, CA - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
2 days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
About Latham & Watkins
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.
About the Role
The Research Services Associate Director is an integral part of Lathams Technology & Information Services team. This role will be responsible for department services staffing and operations in the relevant region while leading all facets of research services in a region including research and analysis monitoring services and special projects outreach and awareness and operations. This role will be located in either our New York Washington D.C. or our Global Services Office in Downtown Los Angeles. 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:
- Collaborating with the Research Services Director Technology & Information Services and with other business services to enhance workflow and streamline processes to meet attorney and business services research needs by leveraging artificial intelligence and other innovative technologies
- Supervising and developing Research Managers; providing regular feedback and generating formal performance evaluations as required; making recommendations in selecting coaching and counseling department employees with department leadership and Human Capital & Talent
- Contributing to the development of new concepts techniques and standards for research services in alignment with the firms overall strategy
- Promoting effective work practices working as a team member and showing respect for co-workers
- Protecting and maintaining any highly sensitive confidential privileged financial and/or proprietary information that Latham & Watkins retains
Wed love to hear from you if you:
- Demonstrate the ability and experience in developing solutions to a variety of complex problems requiring the regular use of ingenuity and innovation while ensuring all solutions are consistent with organization objectives
- Display communicating effectively and clearly ensuring beneficial outcomes for all customers
- Possess experience leading teams particularly in adapting to change while ensuring excellent services
- Exhibit superior knowledge of research platforms and operational systems
And have:
- A minimum of nine (9) years of relevant professional experience
- A minimum of ten (10) years of cumulative experience
- A masters degree or J.D.
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 Lathams 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
Required Experience:
Director
Key Skills
- Laboratory Experience
- ELISA
- Immunoassays
- Mammalian Cell Culture
- Biochemistry
- Cell Biology
- Research Experience
- Cell Culture
- Molecular Biology
- Microscopy
- Research Laboratory Experience
- Western Blot
About Company
Latham & Watkins, a global law firm, advises the businesses and institutions that power the global economy. We leverage our vast global resources to work relentlessly and efficiently to accomplish client goals.
