Downtown Los Angeles Hybrid Full-time USD 165,000 – 180,000 / year

Latham & Watkins is hiring an Enterprise Security Engineer

Responsibilities

  • Lead full lifecycle evaluations of security challenges, from requirement gathering to operational handover, including solution analysis and implementation support
  • Conduct secure architecture reviews, threat modeling, and control alignment for new projects and major changes, identifying risks and practical countermeasures
  • Collaborate with technology teams to prioritize and resolve high-severity vulnerabilities, ensuring timely remediation and risk closure
  • Create and deliver clear security performance indicators and narratives tailored to both technical and executive audiences
  • Act as a security advisor, guiding junior staff and enhancing team expertise through training and knowledge transfer
  • Safeguard all confidential, privileged, financial, and proprietary information handled by the organization

Benefits

  • Health, life, and disability insurance coverage
  • Comprehensive 401k plan with generous contributions
  • Minimum of 11 paid holidays annually and a PTO plan starting at 23 days in the first year, increasing with tenure
  • Wellness initiatives including mental health resources, mindfulness training, and well-being events
  • Access to professional growth and development programs
  • Employee discount offerings
  • Support networks and affinity groups for staff and legal professionals

Work Arrangement

Hybrid — Downtown Los Angeles

Other

  • Willingness to pursue additional security certifications or degrees as advised by the firm
  • The organization enforces a strict non-discrimination policy covering race (including hair texture and protective hairstyles), color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, gender expression, marital status, and other legally protected characteristics
  • The firm complies with the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance and evaluates candidates with criminal histories in a fair and compliant manner
Job Details
Location Downtown Los Angeles
Work mode Hybrid
Employment Full-time
Salary USD 165,000 – 180,000 / year
Department Technology & Information Services
Category Security
Posted a month ago
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