OGC Counsel - Laterals

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The OGC Counsel – Conflicts is an integral part of Latham’s Office of the General Counsel team.  This dynamic and well-rounded Legal Counsel will support the firm’s lateral attorney hiring and onboarding process, with a focus on Europe, the Middle East and Asia (EMEA). Working closely with the Assistant General Counsel – Laterals they will oversee and coordinate the legal and operational aspects of lateral integration, with a particular focus on the conflicts clearance process, candidate engagement and onboarding and internal stakeholder alignment.  This role will be located in either our New York, Boston, 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. 

This unique and high-visibility role requires excellent interpersonal skills, sharp organizational judgment, and the ability to confidently liaise with senior leaders, lateral candidates, and internal business services teams. The ideal candidate will be a go-getter with a strong sense of ownership and the ability to balance strategic thinking with operational execution.

Other key responsibilities include:

• Serving as a point of coordination for lateral partner and counsel hiring matters in the EMEA region, managing timelines, communications, and next steps between multiple business service teams and senior stakeholders
• Overseeing and directing the conflicts clearance process, ensuring seamless communication between candidates, the Conflicts team, the Office of the General Counsel, and other stakeholders
• Identifying and escalating key issues; ensuring conflicts issues and resolutions are understood by all stakeholders; helping drive resolutions that align with firm policy and business goals
• Liaising directly with lateral partner candidates, guiding them through onboarding requirements, gathering necessary information, and serving as a knowledgeable and professional firm contact
• Training and supporting candidates on firm policies and the new business intake process, in coordination with relevant internal teams
• Collaborating with firm leadership, partner recruiting and onboarding teams, practice group leaders, and risk management teams to ensure smooth, efficient, and compliant onboarding
• 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:

• Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills able to engage diplomatically and clearly with stakeholders at all levels
• Strong project management and organizational skills, with a proven ability to drive processes, meet deadlines, and keep multiple moving parts aligned
• Display excellent attention to detail and a commitment to operational excellence 

And have:

• A JD or equivalent with legal experience in a large law firm or in-house legal department, preferably
• Admissions to the relevant state bar and active status
• EMEA legal experience or familiarity with law firm structures and regulatory frameworks across EMEA jurisdictions, preferably
• A strong familiarity with conflicts or similar risk management processes in a law firm setting

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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