OGC Analyst – Conflicts & Ethics

Latham & Watkins LLP; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Pension plan

Wellness programs

Employee discounts

Job summary

Latham & Watkins LLP in London is seeking an OGC Analyst – Conflicts & Ethics to prepare and analyse conflicts reports for UK Public Takeover matters and support MAR compliance. The role combines data review, research, and database updates using Intapp Open and other firm systems.

You will work in the Office of General Counsel, with a hybrid schedule offering in-office collaboration and flexible working arrangements.

Qualifications

• Strong analytical and critical-thinking skills to identify and assess conflicts and regulatory issues.
• Ability to analyse complex information and prepare concise issue summaries.
• Excellent organisational skills to manage multiple confidential matters.
• Working knowledge of Intapp Open and related databases.

Responsibilities

• Analyse UK Public Takeover conflicts reports and identify risk issues.
• Validate information from conflicts intake and request missing details.
• Update conflicts and MAR data in firm databases and verify accuracy.
• Research corporate entities and ownership structures using electronic databases.
• Create, maintain and close MAR insider lists per firm policy.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Conflict assessment

Regulatory awareness

Organisational skills

Tools

Intapp Open

Job description

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 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.

About the Role

The OGC Analyst – Conflicts & Ethics is an integral part of Latham’s Office of General Counsel ("OGC") team. This role will be responsible for preparing and analysing conflicts reports relating to highly confidential UK Public Takeover ("UK PTO") matters and supporting the firm's Market Abuse Regulation ("MAR") compliance program, while preparing and finalisng UK Public Takeover conflicts reports using the firm's conflicts database, Intapp Open, and other firm systems.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:

• Analysing UK Public Takeover conflicts reports and related information to identify potential legal, business, ethical, and regulatory conflicts issues requiring further review
• Reviewing and validating information submitted through conflicts intake processes and identifying any additional information necessary to conduct a complete conflicts analysis
• Updating data in conflicts and compliance databases as necessary and conducting corporate research using internal and external resources to verify the accuracy of information relevant to the conflicts review
• Conducting research regarding corporate entities, ownership structures, affiliates, and transactional relationships using a variety of electronic databases and other available resources
• Creating, maintaining, monitoring, updating, and closing MAR insider lists in accordance with firm policies and applicable regulatory requirements

We’d love to hear from you if you:

• Possess strong analytical and critical-thinking skills, including the ability to identify, assess, and upscale potential conflicts and regulatory issues
• Demonstrate the ability to analyse complex information, recognize nuanced risk scenarios, and prepare concise summaries of relevant issues and findings
• Exhibit strong organisational skills, including the ability to prioritize competing deadlines and manage multiple confidential matters simultaneously
• Possess a strong working knowledge of InTapp database systems

And have:

• Experience in a legal, compliance, risk management, regulatory, or professional services environment, 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 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 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.

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