Regional Security Manager

Latham & Watkins

. Serve as the primary physical security and business resilience representative for multiple Latham & Watkins offices within an assigned region .

Posted 11/9/2026full-timeNew York City • New York • United StatesSeniorLead💰 $150,000 - $180,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in physical security operations, risk assessment, and incident management while maintaining strong relationships with stakeholders. Proven ability to lead security operations across multiple locations and ensure compliance with security policies and procedures.

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Physical Security OperationsRisk AssessmentIncident ManagementEmergency PreparednessLeadership in Security Operations

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Hard Skills

Security AssessmentsAccess Control SystemsVisitor ManagementVideo SurveillanceAlarm Systems ManagementCrisis ResponseBusiness Continuity PlanningRisk MitigationIncident DocumentationVendor Management

Soft Skills

Strong JudgmentDiscretionDecision-Making Under PressureRelationship ManagementCommunication

Industry Keywords

Corporate SecurityPublic SafetyLaw EnforcementSecurity-Industry PracticesProfessional Office Environment

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Serve as the primary physical security and business resilience representative for multiple Latham & Watkins offices within an assigned region
Maintain trusted relationships with office leadership, business services teams, building management, and external partners
Work 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
Conduct and document security assessments, identify vulnerabilities, recommend practical risk-mitigation measures, and track corrective actions through completion
Provide guidance related to access control, visitor management, video surveillance, alarm, and other physical security systems
Ensure appropriate maintenance, testing, and issue resolution of physical security systems
Support emergency preparedness, drills, crisis response, and business continuity activities
Escalate matters timely, coordinate incidents, and conduct after-action follow-up
Respond to and document security incidents, coordinate with internal stakeholders and public safety authorities as appropriate, and identify lessons learned
Protect and maintain highly sensitive, confidential, privileged, financial, and/or proprietary information retained by Latham & Watkins

Requirements

What you’ll need

Knowledge of physical security operations, risk assessment, incident management, emergency preparedness, and security-industry practices in a professional office environment
Strong judgment and discretion when handling sensitive, confidential, or time-critical matters
Ability to assess risk, analyze incomplete information, make sound decisions under pressure, and escalate matters appropriately
A bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience
Minimum of eight (8) years of 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

Comp & perks

Healthcare, life and disability insurance
A generous 401k plan
At least 11 paid holidays per year
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
Bonuses awarded in recognition of both individual and firm performance