Latham & Watkins, a global law firm consistently ranked among the top firms in the world, is seeking a Conflicts Manager – US West & Asia to join our dynamic team in our Global Services Office located in Downtown Los Angeles. Please note that this role may be eligible for a flexible working schedule that allows for a hybrid and in-office presence.

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

As a Conflicts Manager, you will be responsible for ensuring efficiency in the daily operations of the conflicts checking for the United States and Asia, liaising with attorneys in the region regarding the conflicts process, being the primary point person for escalation of conflicts issues for attorneys during West Coast US business hours, and hiring, training, and managing the Conflicts teams located in the US West Coast and Asia. Other key responsibilities include:

• Working closely with attorneys and the rest of the Conflicts department to ensure the provision of timely and effective conflicts services
• Serving as primary point of contact for the Conflicts Department for attorneys and staff during U.S. West Coast business hours, assisting with solving problems, providing updates, triaging requests, and ensuring overall efficient services
• Supervising the GSO- and Asia-based conflicts staff team
• Assisting with streamlining and management of complex and/or urgent conflict check requests
• Creating and implementing a relevant strategic hiring plan for the GSO and Asia in conjunction with the Deputy General Counsel, Director team, Human Resources, and others and leads the recruitment and hiring efforts for that plan
• Liaising with the Conflicts Manager- Laterals, Recruiting, and Human Resources to ensure compliance with conflicts policies, as well as coordination on lateral hire checks, particularly for checks for the U.S. West Coast, Houston, and Asia
• Streamlining and managing complex and/or urgent conflict check requests
• Coordinating with Supervisors and Directors on workflow and helping ensure that all tasks and duties are completed within the requested period and adhere to the firm’s set guidelines and policies
• Assisting with complex/high-level conflict checks as needed to meet deadlines and attorney expectations

About you

We’d love to hear from you if you:

• Display well-developed and professional interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively interface with attorneys, management, support staff, and outside contacts
• Have the ability to work collaboratively with attorneys in a high-paced environment to identify and resolve issues while providing excellent customer service
• Demonstrate independent judgement and discretion when making decisions, as well as display excellent leadership skills necessary for effective management

And have:

• A Bachelor’s degree
• A minimum of seven (7) years of relevant experience may be considered in lieu of Bachelor’s degree
• A minimum of six (6) years of work experience, including working directly with attorneys/partners at a major international law firm
• A minimum of four (4) years conflicts experience

Compensation & Benefits

Successful candidates will not only be provided with an outstanding career opportunity and welcoming environment, but will also receive a generous and competitive total compensation package. The salary range for this role is $150,000.00- $160,000.00 and represents the firm’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting. Actual compensation will be dependent upon a number of factors, including but not limited to, the candidate’s relevant experience, qualifications, and location. Discretionary bonuses may be awarded in recognition of individual and firm performance — and profit-sharing partnership contributions to 401(k) accounts may be given based on firm performance.

Latham's comprehensive and best-in-class benefits support employees through every stage of life:

• Healthcare, dental, and vision plans
• Well-being resources (e.g., firm-paid access to Headspace, counseling and coaching; topical programming from experts, etc.)
• Generous 401(k) plan and firm-paid basic life and disability insurance
• Extensive resources for parents and caregivers
• Family building and fertility resources
• And much more!

In addition, employees receive:

• 10 paid holidays per year and a PTO program that accrues 23 days during the first year of employment and grows with tenure
• Ongoing professional development and career support, including bespoke training and leadership development programs, firm-paid access to LinkedIn Learning courses, and career coaching.
• Peer networking, mentoring, and professional support through our eight global staff affinity groups.

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.

Latham & Watkins is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our commitment to diversity, equal opportunity and sustainability enables Latham & Watkins to draw from a remarkable wealth of talent to create one of the world's leading law firms.

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