OGC Contract Attorney - Compliance & Intake

About Latham & Watkins

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About the Role

The OGC Contract Attorney – Compliance & Intake is an integral part of Latham’s Office of General Counsel (“OGC”) team. This role will be responsible for supporting the development of the firm’s engagement terms repository by reviewing Engagement Terms and applying tags to track key OGC concepts, while reviewing existing documents in the Engagement Terms repository to determine controlling documents and update the system accordingly.This role will be located in either our Chicago, Houston, Washington, D.C, or San Diego office. Please note this is a temporary contract position with an expected duration of three to four months, and  may be eligible for a flexible working schedule that allows for a hybrid and in-office presence. 

Responsibilities & Qualifications

Other key responsibilities include:

• Performing ongoing quality control to ensure that newly added documents are uploaded and profiled correctly
• Identifying and correcting existing data issues in the repository, and reviewing and resolving items flagged by automated quality control reports
• Applying tagging conventions consistently and accurately, and assisting in refining review protocols and tagging guidance to promote consistency and efficiency
• Identifying and escalating ambiguous, novel, or complex issues to OGC lawyers as appropriate
• Completing special projects on various issues as needed
• 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 strong contract review skills, with the ability to read and interpret Engagement Terms and identify key concepts accurately and consistently
• Exhibit exceptional attention to detail and commitment to accuracy and data integrity
• Possess the ability to work independently, demonstrate initiative and self-motivation, and carry tasks to a successful conclusion

And have:

• A Bachelor’s degree or equivalent
• A Law degree from an accredited law school
• A qualified license to practice in a U.S. state
• Admission in the jurisdiction in which their Latham office is located
• A minimum of two (2) years of experience practicing law, preferably in a law firm, in-house legal department, or other setting involving substantial contract review
• Experience reviewing engagement letters, outside counsel guidelines, or other law firm risk management documentation, preferably
• Experience with Intapp (including Intapp Terms) or similar systems, 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.

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Pay Range

USD $100.00 - USD $130.00 /Hr.

Compensation: 100 to 130 (USD)