Research Services Senior Analyst II
Los Angeles, CA - USA
Job Summary
About Latham & Watkins
Latham & Watkins is one of the worlds 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 Research Services Senior Analyst II is an integral part of Lathams Research Services team. This role will be responsible for providing a wide range of legal and nonlegal research and analysis to attorneys and business services staff using a variety of research tools while conducting complex legal and nonlegal research coordinating large projects and synthesizing and analyzing results for relevance and responsiveness to specific research requests. This role will be located in either our Los Angeles Houston or Chicago office. 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:
- Supporting the Restructuring & Finance teams with distressed company research market intelligence and transaction-related research and analysis using Dealogic Octus Debtwire Bloomberg and LSEG Workplace
- Monitoring business industry and legal news sources for developments regarding clients industries and practice areas and using aggregator platforms to assemble relevant results for distribution to attorneys and business services staff
- Promoting awareness of research platforms and providing training on research resources
- Sharing knowledge and experience with colleagues and assisting with department staff professional development and monthly departmental calls
- Promoting effective work practices by working as a team member and demonstrating respect for coworkers
- 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:
- Possess advanced legal and nonlegal research knowledge and skills
- Demonstrate the ability to conduct effective training for attorneys departmental colleagues and other business services staff
- Exhibit advanced communication skills with the ability to work collaboratively as a team player manage time effectively prioritize tasks and handle multiple deadlines
And have:
- A bachelors degree or equivalent
- A masters degree or Juris Doctor (J.D.) preferably
- A minimum of four (4) years of relevant professional experience
- A minimum of five (5) years of cumulative experience
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:
Senior IC
Key Skills
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.