Senior Conflicts & Ethics Counsel - EMEA (Hybrid)

Latham & Watkins LLP; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Pension plan

Wellness programs

Employee discounts

Job summary

Latham & Watkins LLP in London or Manchester seeks an OGC Senior Lawyer – Conflicts and Ethics (EMEA). The role supports compliance programs including new business intake, conflicts checks, and regulatory risk management, with expertise in ethics rules outside the U.S.

You will guide fee earners and committees, perform research, and help implement risk programs. A law degree and recognized qualification are required, with active admissions and PQE preferred.

Qualifications

• A law degree or equivalent is required.
• Qualified solicitor, barrister, or foreign lawyer with right to practice in home jurisdiction.
• Active practising certificate or local bar membership.
• Post qualification experience in a law firm setting.
• General law firm compliance experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Guide and support fee earners and committees in evaluating and resolving conflicts.
• Perform legal research on conflicts and ethics issues as requested.
• Lead general risk management programs, such as file audits and compliance.
• Review outside counsel guidelines and engagement letters for client responses.
• Assist in training and onboarding of Conflicts & Ethics Lawyers in EMEA.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Hybrid work preference

Education

Law degree or equivalent

Qualified solicitor or barrister or foreign lawyer

Active practising certificate or local bar membership

Post qualification experience

Job description

Latham & Watkins LLP in London or Manchester seeks an OGC Senior Lawyer – Conflicts and Ethics (EMEA). The role supports compliance programs including new business intake, conflicts checks, and regulatory risk management, with expertise in ethics rules outside the U.S.

You will guide fee earners and committees, perform research, and help implement risk programs. A law degree and recognized qualification are required, with active admissions and PQE preferred.