OGC Analyst – Conflicts, Laterals

Latham & Watkins; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare, life and disability insurance

Generous 401(k) plan

23 PTO days in the first year

Well-being programs

Professional development programs

Job summary

A global law firm is seeking an OGC Analyst – Conflicts, Laterals in Washington, D.C. This role involves analyzing conflicts reports for new lateral candidates, requiring strong analytical and interpersonal skills. Candidates should have a bachelor's degree and minimum of three years relevant experience in a law firm. The position offers a generous compensation package, including healthcare and well-being programs, with opportunities for professional development in a hybrid work environment.

Qualifications

• Advanced ability to perceive and analyze problems.
• Strong professional interpersonal skills.
• Organizational skills needed to manage multiple tasks.
• Minimum of three years of relevant experience in a law firm.

Responsibilities

• Administer conflicts review for all lateral attorney candidates.
• Analyze conflicts reports for additional review requirements.
• Prepare summaries of conflicts report analyses.
• Protect highly sensitive information retained by the firm.

Skills

Analytical problem-solving

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

Intapp Open

Job description

OGC Analyst – Conflicts, Laterals

Latham & Watkins

Base pay range: $75,000–$95,000 per year

Latham & Watkins is a global law firm consistently ranked among the top firms in the world. Our success is driven by our core values of respect, innovation, and collaboration.

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. The role may be located in Boston, New York, Houston, Los Angeles, or Washington, D.C., and may have a flexible working schedule that allows for a hybrid and in‑office presence.

Responsibilities

• Administer the conflicts review for all lateral attorney candidates, including assisting the candidate with completion of the conflicts questionnaire.
• Obtain guidance from attorneys or other Conflicts staff who understand the requirements in different geographical jurisdictions to properly evaluate the lateral conflicts check.
• Analyze conflicts reports to determine matters that require additional review, communicate follow‑up questions to attorneys, or suggest Ethics Committee action.
• Prepare a summary of information from the conflicts report analysis and follow‑up responses, and report conflicts resolution of issues to the sponsoring attorneys and the recruiting departments.
• Work 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.
• Protect and maintain highly sensitive, confidential, privileged, financial, and/or proprietary information that Latham & Watkins retains.

Qualifications

• Demonstrate an advanced ability to perceive, 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.
• A bachelor’s degree or equivalent; a minimum of four (4) years of relevant experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
• Minimum of three (3) years of relevant experience in a law firm or other professional services firm.
• Experience with Intapp Open software is preferred.

Benefits & Additional Information

Successful candidates will receive an outstanding career opportunity, a generous total compensation package with bonuses awarded in recognition of individual and firm performance, and access to Latham’s comprehensive benefits program which includes:

• Healthcare, life and disability insurance.
• A generous 401(k) 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 such as mental health services, mindfulness and resiliency, medical resources, and well‑being events.
• 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 on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, gender expression, marital status, or any other characteristic or condition protected by applicable statute. Latham & Watkins LLP will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the City of Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance (FCIHO). Please review the Ordinance and your rights under U.S. employment laws.