Conflicts & Ethics Counsel — Global Compliance (Hybrid)

Latham & Watkins; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Pension plan

Wellness programs

Employee discounts

Job summary

Latham & Watkins in London or Manchester is seeking an OGC Lawyer – Conflicts and Ethics to support conflicts intake and regulatory risk management across jurisdictions, with a hybrid in-office presence.

The role involves assisting senior lawyers in conflicts checks for laterals and new business, conducting ethics research, and supporting risk programs and engagement reviews within a global firm.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and a law degree or equivalent.
• Qualified solicitor, barrister or foreign lawyer with unfettered right to practice.
• Active practising certificate or local bar membership.
• Post-qualification experience preferred.
• Experience working in a conflicts team.
• General law firm compliance experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Identify, evaluate, and resolve ethical and business conflict issues relating to conflicts checks for laterals and new business.
• Perform legal research and analysis on conflicts or ethics and professional responsibility.
• Take responsibility for general risk management programs, such as file audits, accountants letters, contract review.
• Assist with review and analysis of Outside Counsel Guidelines, Engagement Letters, and terms of engagement with firm clients.
• Research and analyse complex ethics and compliance questions with stakeholders.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Hybrid work willingness

Education

Bachelor's degree

Law degree or equivalent

Qualified solicitor/barrister/foreign lawyer with right to practice

Active practising certificate or local bar membership

Post-qualification experience

Experience in a conflicts team

General law firm compliance experience

Job description

Latham & Watkins in London or Manchester is seeking an OGC Lawyer – Conflicts and Ethics to support conflicts intake and regulatory risk management across jurisdictions, with a hybrid in-office presence.

The role involves assisting senior lawyers in conflicts checks for laterals and new business, conducting ethics research, and supporting risk programs and engagement reviews within a global firm.