OGC Lawyer- Conflicts and Compliance

Latham & Watkins LLP; Bishopsgate; Hybrid; CAD 80,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a talented OGC Lawyer to join their Office of the General Counsel team. This role is pivotal in supporting compliance programs and managing regulatory risks while developing a deep understanding of legal ethics across various jurisdictions. The ideal candidate will possess strong interpersonal skills and a collaborative spirit, thriving in a hybrid work environment. This position offers an exceptional opportunity to contribute to a leading global law firm that values diversity and innovation, with a comprehensive benefits package and a commitment to professional development.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Pension Plan

Wellness Programs

Employee Discounts

Qualifications

• 3+ years of post-qualification experience in legal practice.
• Active practicing certificate or local bar membership required.

Responsibilities

• Support compliance programs and manage regulatory risks.
• Assist in resolving ethical and business conflict issues.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Teamwork

Legal Research

Conflict Resolution

Education

Solicitor Qualification

Barrister Qualification

Foreign Lawyer Qualification

Job description

About Latham & Watkins

Latham & Watkins is a global law firm consistently ranked among the top firms in the world. The success of our firm is largely determined by our commitment to hire and develop the very best and brightest, creating a team that provides our clients with the highest quality of work and service. We are driven by our core values: respect, innovation, and collaboration.

About the Role

The OGC Lawyer - Conflicts and Compliance 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. This role will be located in 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.

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, accountant’s letters, and 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:

• Exhibit highly developed and professional interpersonal skills, as well as the ability to interact effectively with people at all organisational levels of the firm.
• Demonstrate 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 minimum of 3 years of post-qualification experience.
• Qualification as a solicitor, barrister, or an equivalent foreign lawyer with an unfettered right to practice in their home jurisdiction.
• An active practising certificate or local bar membership.
• Experience working in a conflicts team.
• General law firm compliance experience.

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 diversity programming including Global Affinity Groups. 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 committed to diversity, equal opportunity, sustainability, and pro bono legal services. We draw from a remarkable wealth of talent to create one of the world's leading law firms, and advance these commitments through the work of our Global Citizenship department. Our lawyers, paralegals, and professional staff worldwide comprise a rich mixture of different races, ethnic backgrounds, religions, sexual orientations, cultures, and primary languages. Our diversity makes us who we are.