OGC Assistant – Conflicts

Latham & Watkins, LLP; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A global law firm in Manchester is seeking an OGC Assistant – Conflicts to join their team. This role involves preparing conflict check reports and maintaining data in a conflicts database. Ideal candidates will have strong attention to detail, interpersonal skills, and a bachelor's degree or equivalent. The position offers benefits such as health insurance and a pension plan, as well as a flexible working schedule.

Benefits

Health insurance

Pension plan

Wellness programs

Employee discounts

Qualifications

• Demonstrate consistent procedures and attention to detail.
• Interact effectively with all organisational levels.
• Experience in a law firm or professional services firm preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and finalise conflict check reports using Intapp Open.
• Communicate with lawyers about conflict check results.
• Update data in conflicts databases as necessary.
• Provide coverage of department functions as needed.

Skills

Attention to detail

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Customer service focus

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Job description

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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 OGC Assistant – Conflicts is an integral part of Latham’s Office of the General Counsel team. This role will be responsible for preparing conflict check reports, entering and maintaining data in the conflicts database, and supporting other activities related to the Conflicts team’s responsibilities, while assisting with special projects when requested. The role is based in our Manchester office and may be eligible for a flexible working schedule that allows for a hybrid and in‑office presence.

Responsibilities

• Preparing and finalising conflict check reports using the firm’s conflicts database, Intapp Open, for distribution to lawyers, analysts, and other staff.
• Communicating with lawyers and staff regarding conflict check results and any missing information from the Intapp request form, validating the requirements for the conflicts check with the lawyer or secretary requesting the report.
• Updating data in the conflicts databases as necessary; conducting corporate research using internal and external information resources to confirm the accuracy of the information.
• Communicating and coordinating updates in the database with the Accounting Department or other departments as deemed necessary.
• Providing coverage of department functions during work, after hours, and weekends as needed.

Qualifications

• Demonstrate the ability to follow consistent procedures and display an attention to detail in all work activities.
• Possess well‑developed and professional interpersonal skills, including the ability to interact effectively with people at all organisational levels of the firm.
• Display the ability to work in a team environment with a customer‑service focus.
• A bachelor’s degree or an equivalent; experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
• Relevant experience in a law firm or other professional services firm, preferably.

Benefits & Additional Information

• 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 programming, including Global Affinity Groups, which are open to all. These groups provide a firm‑wide 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 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), colour, 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.