OGC Lawyer – Conflicts and Ethics (EMEA) in London

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 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.

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 programmes 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.

Responsibilities & Qualifications

• 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 programmes, 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 organisational 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 practising 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 programme which includes:

• Health insurance as well as group income protection and life assurance.
• A pension plan.
• Wellness programmes.
• 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.