OGC Counsel – Laterals

Role Overview

• Supporting the firm’s lateral attorney hiring and onboarding process, with a focus on the US region
• Serving as the primary point of coordination for lateral partner and counsel hiring matters in the US region (and EMEA region as needed)
• Managing timelines, communications, and next steps between multiple business service teams and senior stakeholders
• Overseeing and directing the conflicts clearance process, ensuring seamless communication between candidates, the Conflicts team, and other stakeholders
• Guiding lateral partner candidates through conflicts, new business, and onboarding requirements
• Collaborating with firm leadership, partner recruiting and onboarding teams, practice group leaders, and risk management teams to ensure smooth onboarding
• Tracking and managing multiple active matters simultaneously

Requirements

• A JD or equivalent degree
• Qualifications to practice law in any jurisdiction where Latham maintains an office (EMEA or U.S.) and active status
• A minimum of seven (7) years relevant legal experience, preferably in a global law firm setting or in-house legal department
• Strong familiarity with conflicts or similar risk management processes in a law firm setting
• Well-developed and professional interpersonal skills and the ability to engage diplomatically and clearly with senior stakeholders, lateral candidates, and internal teams
• Strong communication skills, both written and oral.

Benefits

• 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