OGC Counsel – Laterals

Latham & Watkins

. Support the firm’s lateral attorney hiring and onboarding process, with a focus on the US region .

Posted 10/6/2026full-timeNew York City • New York • United StatesSeniorLead💰 $170,000 - $210,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

Role fit

Core Competencies

Use this summary to align your resume positioning with the role.

Demonstrates expertise in managing lateral attorney hiring and onboarding processes, with a strong focus on conflicts clearance and risk management in a legal environment. Possesses advanced communication skills to effectively liaise with stakeholders and candidates while maintaining confidentiality and compliance.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Conflicts Clearance ProcessLateral Attorney HiringJD Or Equivalent DegreeLegal Ethics KnowledgeInterpersonal Skills

ATS Keywords

Tailor your resume

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.

Hard Skills

Risk Management ProcessesLegal ExperienceOnboarding ProceduresConflict ResolutionStakeholder Engagement

Soft Skills

Written CommunicationOral CommunicationDiplomatic EngagementTeam CollaborationProblem Solving

Certifications & Qualifications

Qualifications To Practice Law

Industry Keywords

Law Firm SettingProfessional Responsibility RulesConfidential Information ManagementInternal Guidance DevelopmentBusiness Goals Alignment

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support the firm’s lateral attorney hiring and onboarding process, with a focus on the US region
Serve as the primary point of coordination for lateral partner and counsel hiring matters
Manage timelines, communications, and next steps between multiple business service teams and senior stakeholders
Apply knowledge of legal ethics and professional responsibility rules relating to lateral attorney and new matter conflicts of interest
Advise Ethics Committee Members, attorneys, and key stakeholders
Oversee and direct the conflicts clearance process
Coordinate communication between candidates, the Conflicts team, the Office of the General Counsel, and other stakeholders
Identify and escalate key issues and help drive resolutions aligned with firm policy and business goals
Liaise directly with lateral partner candidates through conflicts, new business, and onboarding requirements
Gather necessary information and train and support candidates on firm policies and the new business intake process
Collaborate with firm leadership, partner recruiting and onboarding teams, practice group leaders, and risk management teams
Develop and improve internal guidance, procedures, checklists, and materials related to lateral integration
Track and manage multiple active matters while balancing competing deadlines
Protect and maintain highly sensitive, confidential, privileged, financial, and proprietary information

Requirements

What you’ll need

Strong familiarity with conflicts or similar risk management processes in a law firm setting
Well-developed and professional interpersonal skills
Ability to engage diplomatically and clearly with senior stakeholders, lateral candidates, and internal teams
Strong written and oral communication skills
JD or equivalent degree
Qualifications to practice law in any jurisdiction where Latham maintains an office (EMEA or U.S.) and active status
Minimum of seven (7) years relevant legal experience, preferably in a global law firm setting or in-house legal department

Benefits

Comp & perks

Healthcare, life and disability insurance
A generous 401k plan
At least 11 paid holidays per year
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
Bonuses awarded in recognition of both individual and firm performance
Hybrid and in-office flexible working schedule may be available