OGC Attorney - Global Commercial Transactions (Chicago)

About Latham & Watkins

Latham & Watkins is one of the world’s leading global law firms advising the businesses and institutions that drive the global economy. We are the market leaders in major financial and business centers around the world. Our investment in people, commitment to innovation, and focus on the future empower you to build an incredible career and thrive as an exceptional professional in a supportive culture. If you aspire to be the best, and work with the best, this is where you belong.

About the Role

The OGC Attorney – Global Commercial Transactions is an integral part of Latham’s Office of the General Counsel (OGC) team. This role will be responsible for assisting with the legal review of the firm’s contracts with outside vendors to ensure that each contract executed on behalf of the firm is reviewed for significant legal, risk management, and business issues, as well as recommending modifications to contract language as appropriate to ensure that all contracts adequately protect the firm's interests, minimize unnecessary risk, address relevant privacy and security concerns, and maintain consistency with the firm's policies and standards. This role will be located in either our New York, Washington, D.C., Chicago, or Downtown Los Angeles office.

Responsibilities & Qualifications

Other key responsibilities include:Ensuring that contracts are reviewed, revised, negotiated, and executed in a timely mannerConsulting with the owner of the vendor relationship and other relevant stakeholders to help inform their negotiating strategyNegotiating directly with a vendor when strategically appropriate for the relationshipParticipating in training and outreach initiatives across the firm to introduce the contract review processDeveloping and maintaining strong, productive, and interactive relationships with staff, managers, and senior leaders throughout the firm and leveraging these relationships to ensure that the contract review process results in the best possible contract for the firm, while maintaining a positive perception of the value provided by the Contract Review TeamWorking closely and collaboratively with the firm’s Office of the General Counsel on various risk management projects as neededProtecting 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 advanced knowledge and skill in contract drafting and negotiationDemonstrate the ability to undertake large, long-term projects and develop alternative methods to complete them and implement solutions.Possess the ability to establish and implement consistent procedures and display a strong attention to detail in all work productAnd have:A J.D. degree from an ABA-accredited law schoolAn active bar membership in California, Illinois, New York, or Washington, D.C., or the ability to apply for membership in 90 days and become an active member within one (1) year of hireA minimum of two (2) years of relevant experience practicing law, including contract drafting and negotiationExperience utilizing a contract lifecycle management platform, preferably Previous in-house experience, 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 insuranceA generous 401k planAt least 11 paid holidays per year, and a PTO program that accrues 23 days during the first year of employment and grows with tenureWell-being programs (e.g. mental health services, mindfulness and resiliency, medical resources, well-being events, and more)Professional development programsEmployee discountsAffinity groups, networks, and coalitions for lawyers and staffLatham & 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.Please click here to view the full job description for this role.Latham & Watkins LLP will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the City of Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance (FCIHO)​. Please click the link below to review the Ordinance.Please click here to review your rights under U.S. employment laws.#LI-LZ1 #Associate#LI-Hybrid

Pay Range

USD $160,000.00 - USD $175,000.00 /Yr.

Job SummaryLocation : Location: US-NY-New YorkAdditional Location(s): US-IL-Chicago | US-CA-Los Angeles | US-DC-Washington, D.C.Department: Office of the General CounselWork Arrangement: HybridPosted Min Pay Rate: USD $160,000.00/Yr.Posted Max Pay Rate: USD $175,000.00/Yr.Position Type: Full-TimeJob ID: 2026-8286