Research Services Manager – Operations, AI Platforms

Latham & Watkins LLP

$160K — $180K *
Legal & Accounting
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-7 years of relevant experience in research services, particularly involving AI platforms
  • Master’s degree or Juris Doctor (J.D.) is preferred
  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent required
  • Strong communication skills for collaboration and reporting
  • Proficiency in using both legal and non-legal research resources

Responsibilities

  • Lead evaluation and testing of AI research services platforms
  • Manage performance assessments and recommend platform features
  • Collaborate with stakeholders for AI research technology evaluations
  • Coordinate vendor due diligence and security reviews
  • Serve as primary liaison for AI platform management
  • Promote effective teamwork and maintain a respectful work environment
  • Protect and maintain confidential information effectively

Benefits

  • Comprehensive healthcare, life, and disability insurance
  • Generous 401(k) plan
  • At least 11 paid holidays and 23 days of PTO in the first year, increasing with tenure
  • Well-being programs including mental health and resilience resources
  • Opportunities for professional development
  • Employee discounts and access to affinity networks
  • Welcoming workplace culture
Full Job Description
About the Role

The Research Services Manager - Operations, AI Platforms is an integral part of Latham’s Research Services team. This role will be responsible for leading the evaluation, testing, and operational implementation of AI-powered research services platforms that support the Research Services function, while developing testing protocols, coordinating pilot programs, collecting feedback, and providing recommendations for implementation and adoption. This role will be located in either our New York, or Washington, DC 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:

  • Managing the assessment of new functionality and enhancements to existing AI research platforms, evaluating performance, and recommending activation or disablement of features based on business and security needs
  • Partnering with the Research Services Manager 6 Operations, Research Services leadership, and key stakeholders to evaluate emerging AI research technologies and support recommendations for platform selection, implementation, and continuous improvement
  • Coordinating vendor due diligence and security review processes by working with Technology & Information Services 6 Global Security & Risk Management to obtain required vendor documentation and facilitate security and risk assessments
  • Serving as the primary operational liaison with Innovation & AI, Litigation Services, AI Services, and other Technology & Information Services teams to support the evaluation, acquisition, and ongoing management of AI research platforms
  • Promoting effective work practices, works as a team member, and shows respect for co-workers
  • Protecting and maintaining any highly sensitive, confidential, privileged, financial, and/or proprietary information that Latham & Watkins retains

We 6d love to hear from you if you:

  • Display skills in using AI platforms
  • Demonstrate superior knowledge of legal and non-legal electronic and print resources
  • Possess superior communication skills

And have:

  • A bachelor 6s degree or equivalent
  • A master 6s degree or J.D., preferably
  • A minimum of six (6) years of relevant professional experience
  • A minimum of seven (7) 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 6s 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

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Pay RangeUSD $160,000.00 - USD $180,000.00 /Yr.

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