OGC Analyst - Conflicts

Latham & Watkins LLP

$75K — $95K *
Legal & Accounting
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree preferred; relevant experience may substitute for degree.
  • Minimum four years relevant experience in a legal or professional services setting.
  • At least three years demonstrating professional interpersonal and problem-solving skills.
  • Experience managing multiple projects simultaneously for a minimum of two years.
  • Proficiency in Intapp Open software, with at least two years of experience.

Responsibilities

  • Prepare and analyze conflicts reports for incoming attorneys and new client business.
  • Communicate conflict check results and validate information requests with attorneys and staff.
  • Update conflicts databases and conduct corporate research for accuracy.
  • Obtain guidance from attorneys to evaluate conflict check requirements effectively.
  • Research corporate entities subject to conflicts review using various databases.
  • Analyze and respond to attorneys' inquiries about potential or actual conflicts.
  • Protect sensitive, confidential, and proprietary information.

Benefits

  • Healthcare, life, and disability insurance.
  • Generous 401k plan.
  • At least 11 paid holidays per year with a growing PTO program.
  • Well-being programs including mental health services and wellness events.
  • Professional development programs offered to enhance career growth.
  • Employee discounts available for various services.
  • Access to affinity groups and networks for support and connection.
Full Job Description
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. 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:

  • 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 attorneys27 responses concerning any potential or actual conflict
  • Protecting and maintaining any highly sensitive, confidential, privileged, financial, and/or proprietary information that Latham & Watkins retains

We27d 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 bachelor27s 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 Latham27s 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

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

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