Apprentice - OGC Conflicts and Compliance Assistant

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 Apprentice - OGC Conflicts and Compliance Assistant is an integral part of Latham’s Office of the General Counsel (OGC) team. This role will be responsible for supporting the Conflicts team and regulatory compliance programmes, while updating data in conflicts and compliance databases, as necessary, and conducting corporate research using internal and external information resources to confirm the accuracy of information. This role will be located in our Manchester o ffice. 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:

• Working with the Conflicts and Compliance teams to provide support on special projects as needed, such as research, pro bono attendance work, and organising team events

Supporting the Conflicts and Compliance teams with general administrative duties, such as matter ‑ closing campaigns or following up on DAC6 forms

Collecting and logging data, communicating with lawyers and staff regarding conflict check results and any missing information from the Intapp request form, and confirming conflicts check requirements with the supervisor before delivering reports to the requesting lawyer or secretary

Maintaining lists and using templates to update insider lists in order to ensure internal compliance for the Firm

Assisting with client due diligence (CDD) and know ‑ your ‑ client (KYC) collection for new and pro bono clients, including conducting corporate research, working with lawyers, supporting team members to ensure timely collection of required documentation, and identifying risk ‑ related issues for escalation

We’d love to hear from you if you:

• Demonstrate the ability to follow consistent procedures and display attention to detail in all work activities
• Exhibit well ‑ developed and professional interpersonal skills, with the ability to interact effectively with people at all organisational levels of the firm

Possess the ability to work in a team environment with a customer ‑ service focus

And have:

• 5 GCSE passes at grade 4 or above, including English and Maths
• 120 UCAS points (BBB at A level or equivalent)
  
  
  

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 programming including Global Affinity Groups, which are open to all. 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 an equal opportunity employer. The Firm prohibits discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race, colour, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, or any other c

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