OGC Analyst – Conflicts, Laterals

Latham & Watkins LLP; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare, life and disability insurance

Generous 401k plan

11 paid holidays per year

23 days PTO in the first year

Professional Development programs

Job summary

Latham & Watkins LLP is seeking an OGC Analyst – Conflicts, Laterals, to join their Office of the General Counsel team. This role involves analyzing conflicts reports for incoming lateral candidates and requires a Bachelor's degree or equivalent with a minimum of four years of relevant experience or three years in a law firm. Strong analytical, interpersonal, and organizational skills are essential. The position offers a hybrid and in-office presence and a competitive salary range of $75,000 to $95,000.

Qualifications

• Minimum of four years of relevant experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
• Minimum of three years of relevant experience in a law firm or professional services firm.

Responsibilities

• Administer conflicts review for all lateral attorney candidates.
• Analyze conflicts reports and communicate follow-up questions.
• Prepare summaries of information from conflicts report analysis.

Skills

Analytical problem-solving

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Tools

Intapp Open software

Job description

About the Role

The OGC Analyst – Conflicts, Laterals is an integral part of Latham’s Office of the General Counsel (OGC) team. This role will be responsible for analyzing, interpreting, and acting upon conflicts reports regarding incoming lateral candidates to the firm, including partners, counsel, associates, trainees, staff, and potentially portable new client business, while validating that the requirements for the conflicts check are accurate according to the information provided by the lateral candidate through the conflicts questionnaire. This role will be located in either our Boston, New York, Houston, Los Angeles, or Washington, D.C. 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:

• Administering the conflicts review for all lateral attorney candidates, which includes assisting the candidate with completion of the conflicts questionnaire
• Obtaining the necessary guidance from attorneys or other Conflicts staff who understand the requirements in different geographical jurisdictions to properly evaluate the lateral conflicts check
• Analyzing conflicts reports to determine those matters that require additional review, communicating follow‑up questions to attorneys, or suggesting Ethics Committee action
• Preparing a summary of information from the conflicts report analysis and follow‑up responses, and reporting conflicts resolution of issues to the sponsoring attorneys and the recruiting departments
• Working with OGC leadership to ensure work is addressed in the most efficient order and follows guidance from supervisors and managers with respect to the triage of work
• 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
• Display well‑developed, professional interpersonal skills, and the ability to effectively interface with attorneys, management, support staff, and outside contacts
• Possess the organizational skills needed to manage time well, prioritize effectively, handle multiple deadlines, and handle multiple 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 relevant experience in a law firm or other professional services firm
• 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 (meditation, mindfulness, resilience, medical resources, well‑being events, and more)
• Professional Development programs
• Employee discounts
• Affinity groups, networks, and coalitions for lawyers and staff

Pay Range

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

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.