Job Description

About Latham & Watkins

Latham & Watkins is one of the world’s 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 Latham’s Research Services team. This role will be responsible for providing a wide range of legal and non‑legal research and analysis to attorneys and business services staff using a variety of research tools, while conducting complex legal and non‑legal 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

We’d love to hear from you if you:

• Possess advanced legal and non‑legal 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 bachelor’s degree or equivalent
• A master’s 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 Latham’s 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

USD $115,000.00 - USD $130,000.00 /Yr.