Regional Security Manager in London

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.

About the Role

The Regional Security Manager is an integral part of Latham’s Technology & Information Services team. This role will be responsible for serving as the primary physical security and business resilience representative for multiple Latham & Watkins offices within an assigned region, while maintaining trusted relationships with office leadership, business services teams, building management, and external partners. This role will be located in our London 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

• Working directly with each office’s Workplace Experience team to coordinate day-to-day physical security activities and promote compliance with Firm policies, standards, and procedures.
• Conducting and documenting security assessments, identifying vulnerabilities, recommending practical risk-mitigation measures, and tracking corrective actions through completion.
• In assigned offices, providing guidance related to access control, visitor management, video surveillance, alarm, and other physical security systems; ensuring appropriate maintenance, testing, and issue resolution.
• Supporting emergency preparedness, drills, crisis response, and business continuity activities, including timely escalation, incident coordination, and after-action follow-up.
• Responding to and documenting security incidents, coordinating with internal stakeholders and public safety authorities as appropriate, and identifying lessons learned.

We’d love to hear from you if you:

• Demonstrate knowledge of physical security operations, risk assessment, incident management, emergency preparedness, and security-industry practices in a professional office environment.
• Exhibit strong judgment and discretion when handling sensitive, confidential, or time-critical matters.
• Possess the ability to assess risk, analyse incomplete information, make sound decisions under pressure, and escalate matters appropriately.

And have:

• A bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
• Experience in corporate security, physical security, public safety, law enforcement or a related field.
• Experience providing leadership and coordinating security operations across multiple locations, preferably.
• Experience managing physical security systems, vendors, and incident response, preferably.

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:

• Health insurance as well as group income protection and life assurance.
• A pension plan.
• Wellness programs.
• Employee discounts.
• And more!

Additionally, we have a range of programming including Global Affinity Groups, which are open to all. 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 an equal opportunity employer. The Firm prohibits discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race, colour, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, or any other characteristic or condition protected by applicable statute.