OGC Analyst - Conflicts

Latham & Watkins; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare, life and disability insurance

Generous 401k plan

At least 11 paid holidays per year

PTO program that accrues 23 days during the first year

Well-being programs

Professional development programs

Employee discounts

Job summary

Latham & Watkins is seeking an OGC Analyst – Conflicts Reporting in Chicago. This role involves preparing and analyzing conflicts reports about incoming attorneys and new clients. Candidates should have strong problem-solving and interpersonal skills, along with a Bachelor's degree or equivalent and 4 years of relevant experience. The compensation package ranges from $75,000 to $95,000 annually, with benefits including a 401k plan and well-being programs.

Qualifications

• A minimum of four (4) years of relevant experience may be considered instead of a degree.
• At least three (3) years of demonstrated work experience with interpersonal skills and problem-solving.
• Experience in a law firm or professional services firm is preferable.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and analyze standard conflicts reports for incoming attorneys and new client business.
• Communicate with attorneys regarding conflict check results and validate requirements.
• Conduct research regarding corporate entities for conflicts review.

Skills

Problem-solving

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

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 Reporting is an integral part of Latham’s Office of the General Counsel team and will be responsible for preparing and analyzing standard conflicts reports regarding incoming attorneys and new client business, while analyzing standard new business and lateral conflicts checks such as advisory, NDAs, transactional checks, and others. This role will be located in either our Los Angeles, New York, Boston, Chicago or Washington D.C. office. 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:

• Communicating with attorneys and staff regarding conflict check results, any missing information from the request form, and validating the requirements for the conflicts check with the attorney or secretary requesting the report
• Updating data in the conflicts databases as necessary and conducting corporate research using internal and external information resources to confirm the accuracy of the information
• Obtaining the necessary guidance from attorneys or other Conflicts staff with understanding the requirements to properly evaluate the conflicts check (lateral candidate, potential client, potential adverse party, etc.)
• Conducting research regarding corporate entities that are subject to conflicts review using a variety of electronic databases, the Internet, and print sources
• Analyzing and replying to attorneys’ responses concerning any potential or actual conflict
• Protecting and maintaining any highly sensitive, confidential, privileged, financial, and/or proprietary information that Latham & Watkins retains

We’d love to hear from you if you:

• Demonstrate an advanced ability to perceive and analyze problems, and develop alternative strategies to solve them
• Possess well‑developed, professional interpersonal skills, and the ability to effectively interface with attorneys, management, support staff, and outside contacts
• Demonstrate the organizational skills needed to manage time well, prioritize effectively, and handle multiple deadlines and projects simultaneously

And have:

• A bachelor’s degree or an equivalent; a minimum of four (4) years of relevant experience may be considered in lieu of a degree
• A minimum of three (3) years of demonstrated work experience involving professional interpersonal skills, problem‑solving skills, the ability to manage multiple projects, and the ability to work independently
• A minimum of two (2) years of relevant experience in a law firm or other professional services firm, preferably
• A minimum of two (2) years of experience with Intapp Open software, 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:

• Healthcare, life and disability insurance
• A generous 401k plan
• At least 11 paid holidays per year, and a PTO program that accrues 23 days during the first year of employment and grows with tenure
• Well‑being programs (e.g. mental health services, mindfulness and resiliency, medical resources, well‑being events, and more)
• Professional development programs
• Employee discounts
• Affinity groups, networks, and coalitions for lawyers and staff

Latham & Watkins is an equal opportunity employer. The Firm prohibits discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race (including, but not limited to, hair texture and protective hairstyles), color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status (including veterans of the Vietnam era), gender expression, marital status, or any other characteristic or condition protected by applicable statute.

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability. An employer that violates this law may be subject to fines and/or a private right of action for $500 in statutory damages “for each such violation,” among other things.

Pay Range

USD $75,000.00 - USD $95,000.00 /Yr.