Research Services Lead Job at Latham & Watkins in San Francisco

Research Services Lead

Location: San Francisco, CA

Join Latham & Watkins as a Research Services Lead. This role will conduct and lead a wide range of legal and non‑legal research and analysis for attorneys and business services staff, facilitate skills development, and coach junior members of the Research Services team.

Responsibilities & Qualifications

Key responsibilities:

• Conduct complex legal and non‑legal research, manage large projects, and synthesize and analyze results for relevancy and responsiveness to the specific research request.
• Monitor business, industry, and legal news sources for developments regarding clients, industries, and practice areas; utilize aggregator platforms to assemble relevant results for distribution to attorneys and business services staff.
• Lead department training and awareness activities.
• Share knowledge and experience with colleagues, facilitate research services staff professional growth, and lead monthly departmental calls.
• Promote effective work practices, work as a team member, and show respect for co‑workers.
• Protect and maintain highly sensitive, confidential, privileged, financial, and/or proprietary information that Latham & Watkins retains.

Qualifications we are looking for:

• Expert legal and non‑legal research knowledge and skills, including experience with legal and transactional platforms such as Westlaw, Lexis, CapitalIQ, and Pitchbook.
• Demonstrated ability to lead effective department training for attorneys, departmental colleagues, and other business services staff.
• Superior communication skills and the ability to work as a team player, manage time well, prioritize effectively, and handle multiple deadlines.
• A bachelor’s degree or equivalent; master’s degree or J.D. preferred.
• A minimum of five (5) years of relevant professional experience; a minimum of seven (7) years of cumulative experience preferred.

Benefits & Additional Information

Successful candidates will receive 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 including:

• Healthcare, life and disability insurance
• A generous 401(k) 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.

Pay Range

$125,000 / yr – $140,000 / yr

Seniority Level

Mid‑Senior

Employment Type

Full‑time

Job Function

Other

Industries

Law Practice

Latham & Watkins is an equal opportunity employer. The Firm prohibits discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic or condition protected by applicable statute. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.