OGC Assistant – Compliance & Ethics

Latham & Watkins LLP; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Group income protection

Life assurance

Pension plan

Wellness programs

Employee discounts

Job summary

Latham & Watkins LLP is seeking an OGC Assistant - Compliance and Ethics to support the Office of the General Counsel in London. The role involves onboarding, record maintenance, and routine inquiries for the bar admissions compliance program, plus renewals for practising certificates for the London office and English solicitors globally, with potential hybrid work.

The position emphasizes strong administrative and communication skills, with collaborative work across offices and with senior

Qualifications

• Professional interpersonal skills with attorneys, management, and staff.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving abilities.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support to COLP and COFA, including meetings and minutes.
• Support London and Manchester senior team with travel and video conferences.
• Ensure ongoing process continuity and assist with compliance procedures.
• Assist with secondments and new or revised process initiatives.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

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 Assistant - Compliance and Ethics is an integral part of Latham’s Office of the General Counsel team. This role will be responsible for assisting the OGC Supervisor – Compliance and Ethics with the administrative and procedural work related to the bar admissions compliance program, including standard onboarding activities, routine enquiries, record maintenance, and the escalation of non-standard matters, while also assisting with the renewals process for the practising certificates for the London office, and English solicitors employed in offices globally, including information gathering, communications, and follow-up activities. 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:

• Providing administrative support to the Compliance Officer for Legal Practice (COLP) and the Compliance Office for Finance and Administration (COFA), including attending meetings, preparing agendas and drafting minutes
• Providing administrative support to designated senior members of the Office of the General Counsel in London and Manchester including travel, meeting and video conference arrangements, Emburse expense reports, and other duties as may be required
• Providing administrative and operational continuity for the OGC Supervisor - Compliance and Ethics, including progressing defined processes and directing or escalating enquiries as appropriate
• Where necessary, aiding the team with the secondment program and associated compliance
• Assisting with ad hoc and the implementation of new or revised processes projects, as necessary

We’d love to hear from you if you:

• Demonstrate well-developed and professional interpersonal skills and the ability to effectively interface with attorneys, management, support staff and outside contacts
• Possess advanced analytical and problem-solving skills, including the ability to identify and evaluate alternative solutions
• Exhibit strong communication skills, both written and verbal

And have:

• A bachelor's degree, preferably; relevant experience may be considered in lieu of bachelor’s degree
• Relevant experience in a law firm, 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. #EntryLevel