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About the Role

The OGC Lawyer – Conflicts and Ethics is an integral part of Latham’s Office of the General Counsel team. This role supports compliance programs including new business and conflicts intake and general regulatory risk management, while developing substantive knowledge of legal ethics and professional responsibility rules applicable in the firm’s geographic jurisdictions, particularly outside the United States.

Responsibilities

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

Requirements

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
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

Location

London

Work Type

Hybrid
In-office

Experience Level

MidSenior

Education Level

Bachelor's degree
Law degree or equivalent

Salary/Compensations

Generous total compensation package with bonuses awarded in recognition of both individual and firm performance.

Benefits

Health insurance
Group income protection
Life assurance
Pension plan
Wellness programs
Employee discounts

About the Company

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.

Equal Opportunity

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.