OGC Senior Analyst – Conflicts

Careers; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 95,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare, life and disability

401k plan

11 paid holidays and 23 days PTO

Well-being programs

Professional development

Employee discounts

Affinity groups

Job summary

Latham & Watkins, a leading global law firm, seeks a Senior Analyst – Conflicts Reporting for its Office of the General Counsel. The role analyzes conflicts for incoming attorneys and new client matters using Intapp Open, preparing reports for attorneys and staff.

The position is located in Boston, Chicago, or New York with a potential hybrid schedule. The candidate will have a bachelor’s degree and at least three years in a legal or professional services environment, and will mentor junior

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent.
• 3+ years of experience in legal or professional services.

Responsibilities

• Analyze conflicts for incoming attorneys and new client matters.
• Run reports using the conflicts database to support the Ethics and Client Intake committees.
• Mentor junior staff and coordinate with Attorney Support teams on conflicts checks.
• Update data in the conflicts database and verify information from Intapp requests.
• Coordinate with attorneys to understand requirements for various conflict scenarios.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Interpersonal skills

Time management

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 Office of the General Counsel (“OGC”) Senior Analyst – Conflicts Reporting is an integral part of Latham’s Office of the General Counsel. This role will be responsible for preparing and analyzing all levels of conflicts reports regarding incoming attorneys and new client business using the firm’s conflicts database, Intapp Open, to be sent to attorneys, analysts, and other staff. This role will be located in either our Boston, Chicago, or New York 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:

• Concentrating on analyzing complex matters and running reports efficiently for new business and laterals and supporting project requests from the Ethics Committee, Client Intake Committee, the Deputy General Counsel, and others
• Assisting with the training and mentoring of junior staff
• Communicating with attorneys and staff regarding conflicts check results and any missing information from the Intapp request form and validating the requirements for the conflicts check with the attorney or Attorney Support team member requesting the report
• Taking a lead role in updating data in the conflicts database 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 to understand the requirements needed to properly evaluate the conflicts check (lateral candidate, potential client, potential adverse party, etc.)
• 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:

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

And have:

• A bachelor’s degree or equivalent
• A minimum of three (3) years of experience in a legal or professional services environment

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.

Pay Range

USD $95,000.00 - USD $115,000.00 /Yr.