Business Data Engineer - Latham & Watkins LLP

About Latham & Watkins:

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.  

About the Role:

The Business Data Engineer is an integral part of Latham’s Technology team. This role will be responsible for developing, researching, and implementing data analysis projects including but not limited to data reporting, data visualizations, data design, and ad-hoc research projects, while working with firm management to further Enterprise Analytics and Business Intelligence visualization and reporting capabilities. This role will be located in our Global Services Office, located in downtown Los Angeles. 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:

 

• Working with senior management on research projects to design, develop, and deploy advanced data modeling systems
• Analyzing and verifying internal consistency, completeness, and accuracy of data systems and making required adjustments
• Acting as a resource to the firm on various data related questions for staff and other users; responding to user questions and issues in a timely manner and assisting with solutions
• Working with vendors in order to resolve complex issues
• Staying abreast of current and new development processes, tools, technologies, and market trends as they relate to systems development and implementation in support of the legal industry
• 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 strong development experience with Business Intelligence Tools (such as Tableau, SAP Business Objects, Microsoft Power BI, SAS)
• Display strong skills in dashboard and report development, including but not limited to the ability to create meaningful dashboards to customers' satisfaction
• Demonstrate strong SQL skills including but not limited to data profiling skills to identify and understand anomalies

 

And have:

 

• A Bachelor’s degree, preferably in Computer Science, Data Science, Math, Economics, or a related field
• A minimum of seven (7) years of experience with professional BI development

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
• And more!

 

Additionally, we have a range of diversity programming including Global Affinity Groups. 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 committed to diversity, equal opportunity, sustainability, and pro bono legal services. We draw from a remarkable wealth of talent to create one of the world's leading law firms, and advance these commitments through the work of our Global Citizenship department. Our lawyers, paralegals, and professional staff worldwide comprise a rich mixture of different races, ethnic backgrounds, religions, sexual orientations, cultures, and primary languages. Our diversity makes us who we are.

 

Latham & Watkins LLP will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the City of Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance (FCIHO)​.  Please click the link below to review the Ordinance.

 

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Pay Range:USD $110,000.00 - USD $130,000.00 /Yr.