OGC Supervisor - Conflicts (Laterals)

Latham & Watkins LLP • Chicago, IL

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

The OGC Supervisor - Conflicts is an integral part of Latham’s Office of the General Counsel (OGC) team. This role will be responsible for supervising the daily operations of the relevant Conflicts team, while monitoring team capacity, providing regular performance feedback, acting as a key point of escalation, guiding the team on complex conflicts checks, and supporting the team’s professional development. This role will be located in our Washington, D.C., Chicago, New York or Houston office. Please note that this role may be eligible for a flexible working schedule that allows for a hybrid and in-office presence.

Requirements

• Possess the ability to use independent judgment and discretion when making the majority of decisions
• Demonstrate the ability to proofread the work of others to ensure compliance and accuracy
• Exhibit excellent leadership skills (i.e., organizing, planning, problem-solving, and decision-making)
• A bachelor’s degree or equivalent
• A paralegal certificate or its equivalent, completion of another legal educational or certification program, or Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree, preferably
• A minimum of three (3) years of experience in a legal or professional services environment, preferably
• A minimum of five (5) years of cumulative experience

Responsibilities

• Generating performance evaluations and recommending salary increases, while working with Human Capital & Talent to recruit, hire, train, coach, and manage the performance of employees
• Supervising the orientation and training programs for new staff members
• Assuming a lead role in completing complex new business and lateral attorney conflicts checks, while assembling a team to work cooperatively on major projects
• Supervising workflow and ensuring that all tasks and duties are completed within the requested period while adhering to the firm’s set guidelines and policies
• Working collaboratively with other supervisors and managers in the department to ensure proper follow-up and handoff of urgent matters and issues
• 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: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees