Latham & Watkins, a global law firm consistently ranked among the top firms in the world, is currently seeking a Conflicts Manager – US West & Asia to join our winning team located in our Global Services Office (GSO) in Downtown Los Angeles. 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. The Conflicts Manager will receive a generous total compensation package. Bonuses are awarded in recognition of individual and firm performance. Eligible employees can participate in Latham's comprehensive benefit program including healthcare, life and disability insurance, flexible spending accounts, a 401k plan, and 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. As a Conflicts Manager at Latham, 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.
As a Conflicts Manager, you will be expected to apply your organizational and communication skills while displaying a positive, high-energy attitude. The successful Conflicts Manager must have well-developed and professional interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively interface with attorneys, management, support staff, and outside contacts. The ability to work collaboratively with attorneys in a high-paced environment to identify and resolve issues while providing excellent customer service is desired. The ideal candidate must be able to use independent judgement and discretion when making decisions, as well as display excellent leadership skills necessary for effective management. A Bachelor’s degree is preferred. A minimum of seven (7) years of relevant experience may be considered in lieu of Bachelor’s degree. A minimum of six (6) years work experience, including work directly with attorneys/partners, at a major international law firm is required, as well as a minimum of four (4) years conflicts experience. Qualified candidates are encouraged to apply by clicking the ‘Apply Now’ link. 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. Latham & Watkins is also committed to protecting the health and well-being of our employees and partners, their families, and members of our community against COVID-19. Accordingly, we require all partners and employees based in the United States to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, unless they have a documented underlying medical condition or sincerely held religious belief that prevents such vaccination. Offers of employment will be conditioned upon applicants presenting proof of full COVID-19 vaccination or obtaining an exemption on medical or religious grounds. Latham & Watkins LLP will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the City of Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance (FCIHO). Please click the link below to review the Ordinance. Please click here to review your rights under U.S. employment laws.
Required Skills Required Experience
Knowledge of software based engineering processes
Cameo and/or Magic Draw experience preferred
C/C++/Java experience preferred
Familiarity with Atlassian Tool Suite preferred
Knowledge of software version control (CVN, GIT, etc.) preferred
Ability to understand engineering drawings/schematics
Works well both independently and as part of a team
Demonstrated problem solving ability
25% travel