OGC Counsel

Latham & Watkins

Legal Counsel supporting lateral attorney hiring and onboarding for Latham & Watkins. Overseeing legal and operational integration processes in EMEA offices.

Posted 5/29/2026full-timeLondon • 🇬🇧 United KingdomMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support the firm’s lateral attorney hiring and onboarding process, focusing on EMEA
Oversee and coordinate the legal and operational aspects of lateral integration, focusing on conflicts clearance
Guide lateral partner candidates through onboarding requirements, gather necessary information
Collaborate with firm leadership and various internal teams for smooth onboarding

Requirements

What you’ll need

Experience as a qualified lawyer in a large law firm or in-house legal department
EMEA legal experience or familiarity with law firm structures and regulatory frameworks across EMEA jurisdictions
Familiarity with conflicts or similar risk management processes in a law firm setting

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance as well as group income protection and life assurance
A pension plan
Wellness programs
Employee discounts
Global Affinity Groups for shared experiences and support

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