OGC Assistant – Compliance

Latham & Watkins LLP • Washington, DC

11d • $60,000 - $70,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

The OGC Assistant – Compliance is an integral part of Latham’s Office of the General Counsel team. This role will be responsible for supporting the firm’s regulatory compliance and risk management programs, including the firm’s Anti-Money Laundering (AML) program, while assisting with the Client Due Diligence (CDD) and Know Your Client (KYC) document collection and refreshing processes for one or more assigned firm offices, including conducting corporate research, working with lawyers and support team members to ensure timely collection of required documentation, and identifying risk-related issues for escalation. This role will be located in our 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.

Requirements

• A high school diploma or equivalent
• A bachelor’s degree or equivalent, preferably
• Prior experience in a law firm or other professional services firm, preferably

Nice To Haves

• Exhibit well-developed and professional interpersonal skills and the ability to effectively interface with lawyers, management, support staff, and outside contacts
• Possess the ability to work in a team environment with a customer-service focus
• Demonstrate strong communication skills, both written and verbal

Responsibilities

• Responding to questions from lawyers and support team members in assigned offices regarding KYC document requirements and status of KYC document collection
• Participating in assigned projects that support the firm’s compliance programs and Compliance Team Strategic Plan
• Assisting in the collection of data for discreet projects, requesting and gathering content for Compliance Team meetings
• Promoting effective work practices, working as a team member, and showing respect for co-workers
• Protecting and maintaining any highly sensitive, confidential, privileged, financial, and/or proprietary information that Latham & Watkins retains

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree