OGC Assistant – Compliance

Latham & Watkins is one of the world’s leading global law firms advising the businesses and institutions that drive the global economy. We are the market leaders in major financial and business centers around the world. Our investment in people, commitment to innovation, and focus on the future empower you to build an incredible career and thrive as an exceptional professional in a supportive culture. If you aspire to be the best, and work with the best, this is where you belong.

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.

Other key responsibilities include:

• →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 

We’d love to hear from you if you:

• →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

And have:

• →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