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. If you aspire to be the best, and work with the best, this is where you belong.
About the Role
The OGC Lawyer – Conflicts and Ethics is an integral part of Latham’s Office of the General Counsel team. This role will be responsible for supporting a number of compliance programs including new business and conflicts intake and general regulatory risk management, while developing and maintaining substantive knowledge of and familiarity with the legal ethics, and professional responsibility rules applicable in the firm’s geographic jurisdictions, particularly those outside of the United States Latham’s procedures, policies, and practices relating to conflicts and other ethical issues. This role will be located in either our London or Manchester 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
Other key responsibilities include:
Assisting senior lawyers and other Conflicts Department staff in identifying, evaluating, and resolving ethical and business conflict issues relating to conflicts checks for laterals and new business
Performing legal research and analysis projects relating to conflicts or other aspects of ethics and/or professional responsibility as requested by the Senior Assistant General Counsels
Taking responsibility for general risk management programs, such as file audits, accountants letters, contract review
Assisting with the review and analysis of Outside Counsel Guidelines, Engagement Letters, and other terms of engagement with firm clients
Assisting various stakeholders in researching and analysing complex ethics and compliance questions
We’d love to hear from you if you:
Possess highly developed and professional interpersonal skills, with the ability to interact effectively with people at all organizational levels of the firm
Exhibit the ability to work in a team environment
Display the willingness to work in a hybrid style, with the majority of the days being in the office
And have:
A bachelor’s degree
A law degree or equivalent
A qualification as a solicitor, barrister or equivalent foreign lawyer with an unfettered right to practice in their home jurisdiction
An active practicing certificate or local bar membership
Post qualification experience, preferably
Experience working in a conflicts team
General law firm compliance experience, 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.
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