Latham & Watkins is currently seeking a highly skilled and experienced OGC Analyst – Conflicts, Laterals to join our team in our Boston, New York, Houston, Chicago, Los Angeles, or Washington, . office. In this role, you will be responsible for analyzing, interpreting, and acting upon conflicts reports regarding incoming lateral candidates to the law firm. This position offers a hybrid work arrangement and a competitive salary ranging from $75,000 to $95,000 per year.
About Latham & Watkins
Latham & Watkins is a top-ranked global law firm known for its commitment to hiring and developing the best and brightest legal professionals. Our success is driven by our core values of respect, innovation, and collaboration. We are currently seeking a talented OGC Analyst – Conflicts, Laterals to join our team and contribute to our continued success.
About the Role
As an OGC Analyst – Conflicts, Laterals, you will play a crucial role in the Office of the General Counsel (OGC) team at Latham & Watkins. In this position, you will be responsible for reviewing conflicts reports for incoming lateral candidates, including partners, counsel, associates, trainees, staff, and potentially portable new client business. This role is available in our Boston, New York, Houston, Chicago, Los Angeles, or Washington, . office and offers a flexible and hybrid work schedule.
Responsibilities & Qualifications
As part of the OGC team, your key responsibilities will include:
- Administering conflicts reviews for all lateral attorney candidates, including assisting with the completion of conflicts questionnaires
- Obtaining guidance from attorneys or other Conflicts staff to properly evaluate conflicts checks in different geographical jurisdictions
- Analyzing conflicts reports and communicating follow-up questions to attorneys or suggesting Ethics Committee action
- Preparing summaries of conflicts report analysis and reporting conflicts resolution to sponsoring attorneys and recruiting departments
- Working with OGC leadership to prioritize work and follow guidance from supervisors and managers
- Maintaining confidentiality of sensitive information related to the law firm
To be successful in this role, you should possess:
- Advanced problem-solving skills and the ability to develop alternative strategies
- Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively with attorneys, management, and support staff
- Strong organizational skills, including the ability to manage multiple deadlines and projects simultaneously
You should also have:
- A Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience (minimum of four years)
- A minimum of three years of relevant experience in a law firm or professional services firm
- Experience with Intapp Open software (preferred)
Benefits & Additional Information
At Latham & Watkins, we value our employees and offer a generous total compensation package, including bonuses for individual and firm performance. Our comprehensive benefits program includes healthcare, life and disability insurance, a 401k plan, paid holidays, and a PTO program that grows with tenure. We also offer well-being programs, professional development opportunities, employee discounts, and more.
We are committed to diversity, equal opportunity, sustainability, and pro bono legal services. Our diverse team of legal professionals comes from a variety of backgrounds and cultures, making us who we are. We also have a range of diversity programming, including Global Affinity Groups, to support and connect employees with common interests.
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Pay Range: $75,000 - $95,000 per year.
