Conflicts Reporting Analyst
About Latham & Watkins:
Latham & Watkins is a global law firm consistently ranked among the top firms in the world. The success of our firm is largely determined by our commitment to hire and develop the very best and brightest, creating a team that provides our clients with the highest quality of work and service.We are driven by our core values: respect, innovation, and collaboration.
About the Role:
The Conflicts Reporting Analyst is an integral part of Latham’s Office of the General Counsel team. This role will be responsible for preparing and analysing standard conflicts reports regarding incoming attorneys and new client business, while updating data in the conflicts databases as necessary.This role will be located in either our Manchester office. Please note that this role may be eligible for a flexible working schedule that allows for a hybrid and in-office presence.
Please note, we had previously advertised this role in London or Manchester but this is now only available in Manchester.
Responsibilities & Qualifications:
Other key responsibilities include:
- Preparing and finalising conflict check reports using the firm’s conflicts database to be sent to attorneys, analysts, and other staff
- Analysing standard new business and lateral conflicts checks such as advisory, NDAs, transactional checks, and others
- Communicating with attorneys and staff regarding conflict check results and any missing information from the request form, validating the requirements for the conflicts check with the attorney or secretary requesting the report
- Obtaining the necessary guidance from attorneys or other Conflicts staff to understand the requirements to properly evaluate the conflicts check (lateral candidate, potential client, potential adverse party, etc.)
- Conducting research regarding corporate entities that are subject to conflicts review using a variety of electronic databases, the Internet, and print sources
We’d love to hear from you if you:
- Demonstrate advanced ability to perceive and analyse problems and develop alternative strategies to solve them
- Possess well-developed and professional interpersonal skills, including the ability to effectively interface with attorneys, management, support staff, and outside contacts
- Display organisational skills needed to manage time well, prioritise effectively, and handle multiple deadlines and the ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously
And have:
- A bachelor’s degree or an equivalent; experience may be considered in lieu of a degree
- Demonstrated work experience involving professional interpersonal skills, problem-solving skills, the ability to manage multiple projects, and the ability to work independently
- Relevant experience in a law firm or other professional services firm, preferably
- Experience with Intapp Open software, 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:
- Health insurance as well as group income protection and life assurance
- A pension plan
- Wellness programs
- Employee discounts
- And more!
Additionally, we have a range of diversity programming including Global Affinity Groups. These groups provide a firmwide platform to share experiences and advice as well as an opportunity to participate in a supportive network with common interests to help make life at the firm even better.
Latham & Watkins is committed to diversity, equal opportunity, sustainability, and pro bono legal services. We draw from a remarkable wealth of talent to create one of the world's leading law firms, and advance these commitments through the work of our Global Citizenship department.Our lawyers, paralegals, and professional staff worldwide comprise a rich mixture of different races, ethnic backgrounds, religions, sexual orientations, cultures, and primary languages. Our diversity makes us who we are. #Associate #LI-HW1 #LI-Hybrid