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Job ID: 7545
Updated: Feb 9, 2024
Location: Chicago, IL, United States
Category: Security Governance
About Kirkland & Ellis
At Kirkland & Ellis, we are united in our ambition and drive to move forward. We share core values that help us achieve excellence: collaboration, talent empowerment, service, inclusion, respect and gratitude. Our people are our greatest asset, and we invest in the brightest talent and encourage a diversity of perspectives and strengths to create dynamic teams that operate at the pinnacle of their field. Our talented professionals show up every day knowing they will engage in meaningful work, continuous learning and professional development.
As one of the world’s leading law firms, we serve a broad range of clients with market-leading practices in private equity, M&A and other complex corporate transactions; investment fund formation and alternative asset management; restructurings; high-stakes commercial and intellectual property litigation; and government, regulatory and internal investigations. We handle the most complicated and sophisticated legal matters because we don’t just meet industry standards, we create them. We bring innovation and entrepreneurialism to every engagement and, as a result, have long-standing client relationships with leading global corporations and financial sponsors. With 6,500 employees (including 3,500 lawyers) operating from 20 offices across the United States, Europe, the Middle East and Asia, we are one of the largest law firms in the world and a top financial performer.
Essential Job Functions
At the direction of the Firmwide Physical Security team and working closely with the Director of Operations, the Physical Security Specialist will will plan, organize, and oversee the day-to-day operations of Kirkland & Ellis’ security and life safety initiatives in the Chicago office. This position is accountable for ensuring that the security programs and standards of the Firm are effectively implemented at these locations and maintained by property management per lease requirements. The standard hours for the position may require work after normal business hours in case of an emergency situation or to coordinate special events as necessary.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS (This list is not exhaustive and may be supplemented and changed as necessary.)
Qualifications & Requirements
Education, Work Experience, Skills
The selected candidate will hold a Bachelor’s degree with an emphasis in Criminal Justice Administration or Business Administration or the minimum of 7 years of equivalent experience in a corporate or professional services environment.
Candidate must also possess the following skills:
Technologies/Software
Certificates, Licensures, Registrations
WORK ENVIRONMENT
This job operates in a professional office environment.
How to Apply
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