Office of the General Counsel Senior Analyst - Conflicts

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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 Austin, Boston, Chicago, New York, Washington D.C., San Diego, San Francisco or Global Services Office in Downtown Los Angeles. 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
• Possess 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.

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Pay Range

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

Compensation: 95000 to 115000 (USD)