Compliance Lawyer at Latham & Watkins LLP

This Full time on site position offers great opportunities for career growth.

About Latham & Watkins

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.

About the Role

The Compliance Lawyer is an integral part of Latham’s Office of General Counsel (“OGC”). The OGC Compliance Team is responsible for managing the firm’s global compliance programs to ensure compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements in the jurisdictions where the firm operates. This role will be responsible for providing legal support and guidance for firm compliance programs at the global, local, and team levels, particularly in the areas of financial crime, including Anti-Money Laundering (“AML”) and sanctions. This role will be located in our Milan, London, Manchester or Madrid office. Please note that this role may be eligible for a flexible working schedule that allows for a hybrid and in-office presence.

Responsibilities & Qualifications

• Monitoring compliance-related statutory, regulatory, and other developments in the jurisdictions in which the firm operates and proactively leading initiatives to update global and local compliance programs in response to such developments, including the new EU AML package
• Preparing and submitting firm compliance reports to government regulators, including the Office for Financial Sanctions Implementation (“OFSI”)
• Supporting the OGC compliance team in implementing its AML strategic plan and related projects
• Supporting other ad hoc compliance programs, such as DAC6 and criminal corporate offences when necessary
• Preparing responses to compliance-related inquiries from firm clients, vendors, external regulators, internal and external auditors, and other third parties; developing and updating protocols, standard responses, and templates for responding to such requests
• Reviewing and advising on compliance-related terms and conditions in contracts and other service agreements with firm vendors, clients’ engagement terms and outside counsel guidelines; providing legal analyses and responses to compliance-related questions from firm lawyers and staff
• Assisting with the preparation for audits by, or other inquiries from, internal auditors, external auditors, and regulators

• Possess the initiative, self-motivation, and ability to work independently
• Demonstrate the ability to lead others in projects and tasks to a successful conclusion
• Exhibit an advanced ability to perceive and analyse problems and develop alternative strategies to solve them

• A law degree from an accredited law school
• A qualification as a lawyer admitted or otherwise professionally qualified in England & Wales or another jurisdiction in which the firm has an office.
• For candidates based in Italy, appointment as an employee will be subject to compliance with applicable Italian professional rules, including any requirements concerning suspension from practice or Bar registration
• A minimum of 3-4 years’ post qualified experience within financial crime compliance, preferably in a large international law firm
• Experience managing global compliance projects, preferably, in a large international law firm

Benefits & Additional Information

Successful candidates will not only be provided with an outstanding career opportunity and welcoming environment, but will also be provided with a competitive total compensation package, including eligibility for a discretionary bonus awarded based on individual and firm performance. Eligible employees can participate in Latham’s comprehensive benefit program which includes:

• Health insurance
• Life & disability insurance
• Meal vouchers
• Monthly travel allowance
• Mental healthcare
• Fertility assistance program
• Additional wellness programs
• Employee discounts
• And more!

Additionally, we have a range of programming including Global Affinity Groups, which are open to all. 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.

The pay range for this role is € 100,000 – 120,000. Placement within the range will be determined based on relevant experience, skills, and competencies, in accordance with objective and non-discriminatory criteria. The employment relationship will be governed by the National Collective Bargaining Agreement for the Tertiary, Distribution and Services sector (CCNL Commercio).

Equal Opportunity Employer

Latham & Watkins is an equal opportunity employer. The Firm prohibits discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race, colour, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, or any other characteristic or condition protected by applicable statute.