Latham & Watkins

OGC Counsel – Laterals

Latham & Watkins

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: New York City • California • Illinois • United States

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Salary

💰 $170,000 - $210,000 per year

Job Level

SeniorLead

About the role

  • Supporting the firm’s lateral attorney hiring and onboarding process, with a focus on the US region
  • Serving as the primary point of coordination for lateral partner and counsel hiring matters in the US region (and EMEA region as needed)
  • 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, and other stakeholders
  • Guiding lateral partner candidates through conflicts, new business, and onboarding requirements
  • Collaborating with firm leadership, partner recruiting and onboarding teams, practice group leaders, and risk management teams to ensure smooth onboarding
  • Tracking and managing multiple active matters simultaneously

Requirements

  • A JD or equivalent degree
  • Qualifications to practice law in any jurisdiction where Latham maintains an office (EMEA or U.S.) and active status
  • A minimum of seven (7) years relevant legal experience, preferably in a global law firm setting or in-house legal department
  • Strong familiarity with conflicts or similar risk management processes in a law firm setting
  • Well-developed and professional interpersonal skills and the ability to engage diplomatically and clearly with senior stakeholders, lateral candidates, and internal teams
  • Strong communication skills, both written and oral.
Benefits
  • 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
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
JDlegal experienceconflicts clearance processrisk management
Soft Skills
interpersonal skillscommunication skillsdiplomatic engagementstakeholder management
Certifications
qualified to practice law