Regulatory Legal Counsel (Hybrid) in London

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 centres 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.

The OGC Counsel Laterals is an integral part of Latham's Office of the General Counsel team. This dynamic and well-rounded Legal Counsel will support the firm's lateral attorney hiring and onboarding process, with a focus on Europe, the Middle East and Asia (EMEA). Working closely with the Assistant General Counsel Laterals, they will oversee and coordinate the legal and operational aspects of lateral integration, with a particular focus on the conflicts clearance process, candidate engagement and onboarding, and internal stakeholder alignment. This role will be located in either our London office. Please note that this role may be eligible for a flexible working schedule that allows for a hybrid and in-office presence.

• Serving as a point of coordination for lateral partner and counsel hiring matters in the EMEA region, managing timelines, communications, and next steps between multiple business service teams and senior stakeholders.
• Overseeing and directing the conflicts clearance process, ensuring seamless communication between candidates, the Conflicts team, the Office of the General Counsel, and other stakeholders, helping drive resolutions that align with firm policy and business goals.
• Training and supporting candidates on firm policies and the new business intake process, in coordination with relevant internal teams.
• Collaborating with firm leadership, partner recruiting and onboarding teams, practice group leaders, and risk management teams to ensure smooth, efficient, and compliant onboarding.
• Strong project management and organizational skills, with a proven ability to drive processes, meet deadlines, and keep multiple moving parts aligned.
• Experience as a qualified lawyer in a large law firm or in-house legal department, preferably EMEA legal experience or familiarity with law firm structures and regulatory frameworks across EMEA jurisdictions.
• A strong familiarity with conflicts or similar risk management processes in a law firm setting.

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, health insurance as well as group income protection and life assurance, a pension plan, wellness programs, and employee discounts.

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