OGC Contract Attorney – Compliance & Intake

Latham & Watkins LLP • San Diego, CA

13d • Hybrid

About The Position

The OGC Contract Attorney – Compliance & Intake is an integral member of Latham & Watkins’ Office of General Counsel team. The role supports development of the firm’s Engagement Terms repository by reviewing Engagement Terms and applying tags to track key OGC concepts. It also involves reviewing existing repository documents to determine which documents control and updating the system accordingly.

This temporary contract position is expected to last three to four months. It is based in the Chicago, Houston, Washington, D.C., or San Diego office and may be eligible for a flexible schedule that includes hybrid and in-office work.

Requirements

• A Bachelor’s degree or equivalent.
• A law degree from an accredited law school.
• A qualified license to practice in a U.S. state.
• Admission in the jurisdiction in which the Latham office is located.
• A minimum of two years of experience practicing law.
• Strong contract review skills, including the ability to read and interpret Engagement Terms and identify key concepts accurately and consistently.
• Exceptional attention to detail and commitment to accuracy and data integrity.
• Ability to work independently, demonstrate initiative and self-motivation, and carry tasks to a successful conclusion.

Nice To Haves

• Legal practice experience in a law firm, in-house legal department, or other setting involving substantial contract review.
• Experience reviewing engagement letters, outside counsel guidelines, or other law firm risk management documentation.
• Experience with Intapp (including Intapp Terms) or similar systems.

Responsibilities

• Review Engagement Terms and apply tags to track key OGC concepts.
• Review existing documents in the Engagement Terms repository to determine controlling documents and update the system accordingly.
• Perform ongoing quality control to ensure newly added documents are uploaded and profiled correctly.
• Identify and correct existing data issues in the repository, and review and resolve items flagged by automated quality control reports.
• Apply tagging conventions consistently and accurately, and assist in refining review protocols and tagging guidance to promote consistency and efficiency.
• Identify and escalate ambiguous, novel, or complex issues to OGC lawyers as appropriate.
• Complete special projects on various issues as needed.
• Protect and maintain highly sensitive, confidential, privileged, financial, and/or proprietary information retained by Latham & Watkins.

Benefits

• Generous total compensation package, with bonuses awarded in recognition of individual and firm performance.
• Eligible employees can participate in a comprehensive benefit program that includes healthcare, life, and disability insurance.
• A generous 401(k) plan.
• At least 11 paid holidays per year.
• A PTO program that accrues 23 days during the first year of employment and grows with tenure.
• Well-being programs, including mental health services, mindfulness and resiliency resources, medical resources, and well-being events.
• Professional development programs.
• Employee discounts.
• Affinity groups, networks, and coalitions for lawyers and staff.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree