Information Governance Senior Analyst

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.  

The Information Governance Senior Analyst is an integral part of Latham’s Information Governance (IG) team. Reporting into the Director of Administration - Middle East & North Africa, this role will be responsible for coordinating all primary functions of the IG Operations team, including file management (both physical and electronic), file intake, file releases, destruction requests, data access requests, case room management, and records retention, while identifying opportunities to enhance the Information Governance program by utilising a thorough understanding of information management, security, and privacy principles. This role will be located in Latham’s Regional Headquarters in Riyadh.

Other key responsibilities include:

• Identifying opportunities to enhance the IG programme by utilising a thorough understanding of information management, security, and privacy principles
• Consulting firm personnel on the appropriate locations where data should be stored, acting as a resource regarding various information governance questions for staff, lawyers, and other users, and providing instruction and training as needed
• Coordinating and performing all aspects of information governance processes, including file intakes, releases, destructions, and data access procedures for the office, ensuring compliance with firm policies and completion of the relevant process
• Coordinating the execution of and ensuring compliance with records retention procedures, ascertaining which files are subject to retention, and maintaining meticulous records regarding file disposition
• Organising boxes, following off-site storage procedures, and preparing files both physically and within the records management system and other databases

We’d love to hear from you if you:

• Possess extensive knowledge of information governance, data security and privacy principles, best practices, and procedures
• Display excellent communication skills
• Demonstrate thorough knowledge of the physical and electronic resources of the department and firm, and the ability to articulate the role of effective space management in the overall administration of the office

And have:

• Relevant Information Governance or Records experience, preferably in a law firm Information Governance or Records Department
• Experience in other law firm positions having significant document organisational responsibilities may be considered in lieu of directly related Information Governance or Records experience

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:

• Health insurance as well as group income protection and life assurance
• A pension plan
• Wellness programs
• Employee discounts
• And more!

Additionally, 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.

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), colour, religion, sex, age, national origin, veteran status (including veterans of the Vietnam era), marital status, or any other characteristic or condition protected by applicable statute.  #MidSenior