Counsel Law and Compliance

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. About the Role The OGC Counsel is an integral part of Latham’s Office of the General Counsel team. This role will be responsible for resolving professional ethics conflicts and related compliance issues by applying legal ethics rules, professional responsibility principles, Latham & Watkins policies, and practical judgment to lateral clearances, new business matters, outside counsel guidelines, engagement terms, waivers, ethics walls, and related risk-management issues, while coordinating with partners, Ethics Committee Members, and other stakeholders to resolve conflicts issues, communicating status updates and following through until the matter is resolved or appropriately escalated. or Boston office. Please note that this role may be eligible for a flexible working schedule that allows for a hybrid and in-office presence.

Applying knowledge of professional responsibility rules and relevant Latham procedures, policies, and practices to resolve lateral attorney and new matter conflicts, advising Ethics Committee Members, firm attorneys, and other stakeholders throughout the process

analyzing the results in light of applicable rules and firm policies; identifying issues related to conflicts, ethics, liability, and firm policy; Drafting, reviewing, and advising on waivers, ethics walls, engagement letters, and related documents in coordination with Senior Counsel and Managing Counsel as appropriate

Legal Research & Training

Conducting legal research on ethics rules, professional responsibility issues, and conflicts-related topics as needed to support the resolution of assigned matters or team projects

Helping prepare and deliver trainings for attorneys and staff on conflicts, ethics, professional responsibility, and related topics, in collaboration with Senior Counsel, Managing Counsel, and other OGC colleagues

General & Administrative

Contributing reliably to shared inboxes, urgent matters, weekend coverage, and team processes

Supporting partner audits and other OGC or Ethics Committee projects in collaboration with Senior Counsel, Managing Counsel, and other OGC colleagues

Protecting and maintaining any highly sensitive, confidential, privileged, financial, and/or proprietary information that Latham & Watkins retains

Demonstrate knowledge of legal ethics rules, professional responsibility principles, and conflicts of interest analysis

Minimum of two (2) years of experience in legal ethics, conflicts of interest, professional responsibility, or a closely related area of law firm risk management required; law firm experience preferred.

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. Healthcare, life and disability insurance

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)

Affinity groups, networks, and coalitions for lawyers and staff

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