OGC Manager – Conflicts, Business Intake, Compliance Systems & Data

at  Latham Watkins LLP

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 Manager – Conflicts, Business Intake, Compliance Systems & Data is an integral part of Latham’s Office of the General Counsel (OGC) team. This role will be responsible for monitoring, developing, and managing the daily operations of the conflicts system, the data housed therein, and the functional aspects of the conflicts and new business software workflow, assuring compliance with all policies and procedures of the firm, while monitoring and developing best practices and protocols for conflict database management and business intake processes. This role will be located in either our New York, Chicago, Los Angeles, or Washington D.C. 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:

• Working with the OGC Senior Manager – Business Intake, the Deputy General Counsel, the OGC Director – Firm Conflicts Management, Innovation, and Processes, the conflicts supervisory team, and team leads to ensure appropriate risk management procedures are in place and being followed, that conflicts database and software policies and procedures are up-to-date and state-of-the-art
• Participating in software design and development activities for the conflicts and new business software, coordinating and performing testing of the same, and providing recommendations to the OGC Senior Manager – Business Intake, the Deputy General Counsel, the Director of Firm Conflicts Management, and others regarding proposed improvements
• Staying abreast of current and new technologies and market trends, and doing research and evaluation as to suitable for the firm, working with and making recommendations to the senior management regarding all functions of the conflicts platform and current projects
• Ensuring the OGC Senior Manager – Business Intake, the Deputy General Counsel, the OGC Director – Firm Conflicts Management, Innovation, and Processes, the conflicts supervisory team, and team leads are kept informed regarding proposed and actual changes to the software and/or procedures relating to conflict reports, conflict analysis, new business intake, or related functions
• Working with the technology team to develop and prepare various reports relating to the functioning of the conflicts and new business intake teams

We’d love to hear from you if you:

• Possess knowledge and proficiency in Intapp Open software or comparable conflicts/intake software
• Demonstrate knowledge and proficiency in automated workflow tools
• Exhibit knowledge and proficiency in project delivery related methodologies and deliverables

And have:

• A Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent; a minimum of four (4) years of relevant experience or an equivalent combination of education and related experience may be considered in lieu of a Bachelor’s Degree
• A minimum of five (5) years of experience with conflicts or new business systems
• A minimum of three (3) years of project experience
• A minimum of three (3) years of law firm or consulting experience, 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:

• 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
• 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.
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Pay Range: USD $155,000.00 - USD $185,000.00 /Yr

• Working with the OGC Senior Manager – Business Intake, the Deputy General Counsel, the OGC Director – Firm Conflicts Management, Innovation, and Processes, the conflicts supervisory team, and team leads to ensure appropriate risk management procedures are in place and being followed, that conflicts database and software policies and procedures are up-to-date and state-of-the-art
• Participating in software design and development activities for the conflicts and new business software, coordinating and performing testing of the same, and providing recommendations to the OGC Senior Manager – Business Intake, the Deputy General Counsel, the Director of Firm Conflicts Management, and others regarding proposed improvements
• Staying abreast of current and new technologies and market trends, and doing research and evaluation as to suitable for the firm, working with and making recommendations to the senior management regarding all functions of the conflicts platform and current projects
• Ensuring the OGC Senior Manager – Business Intake, the Deputy General Counsel, the OGC Director – Firm Conflicts Management, Innovation, and Processes, the conflicts supervisory team, and team leads are kept informed regarding proposed and actual changes to the software and/or procedures relating to conflict reports, conflict analysis, new business intake, or related functions
• Working with the technology team to develop and prepare various reports relating to the functioning of the conflicts and new business intake team