OGC Manager – Conflicts

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 Manager – Conflicts is an integral part of Latham’s Office of the General Counsel (OGC) team. This role will be responsible for assuring compliance with all policies and procedures of the Conflicts department, while supervising and directing the activities of the Conflicts team and ensuring efficient and effective operation. This role will be located in our New York office. Please note that this role may be eligible for a flexible working schedule that allows for a hybrid and in-office presence. 

Responsibilities & Qualifications

Other key responsibilities include:

• Hiring, training, and mentoring team members to foster a collaborative and skilled team environment
• Conducting performance evaluations and providing ongoing feedback and support
• Working closely with attorneys and the Conflicts department to ensure the provision of timely and effective services
• Serving as the primary point of contact for the Conflicts department for attorneys and staff, assisting with solving problems, providing updates, and triaging requests
• Assisting with streamlining and managing complex and urgent conflict check requests
• 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:

• Possess professional interpersonal skills to effectively interface with attorneys, management, support staff, and outside contacts
• Demonstrate the ability to work collaboratively in a high‑paced environment while providing excellent customer service
• Exhibit exceptional independent judgment and discretion when making the majority of decisions

And have:

• A bachelor’s degree or equivalent
• A minimum of six (6) years of experience in a legal or professional services environment, preferably
• A minimum of seven (7) years of cumulative professional experience

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 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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