Compliance and Ethics Assistant

Latham & Watkins, a global law firm consistently ranked among the top firms in the world, is seeking a Compliance and Ethics Assistant to join our dynamic Office of General Counsel team in Manchester.

**About Latham & Watkins**

With offices in 14 countries, more than 3,000 attorneys and over 2,500 professional staff, the key to our success and our continued ability to deliver the highest quality service to our clients is our “one-firm” culture - a spirit of teamwork and shared commitment to quality across our global offices that has long distinguished Latham from other law firms.

Working with the world’s best lawyers requires great people, award-winning technology, continuous learning and a collaborative work environment. Latham & Watkins is committed to developing its employees and providing opportunities for advancement. We offer employees the chance to gain experience working with some of the biggest global clients in an environment that thrives on creativity and teamwork.

**About the role**

As a Compliance and Ethics Assistant, you will be responsible for supporting the Anti-Money Laundering (AML) program, Ethics Wall, and other compliance programs in multiple offices across the firm. Other key responsibilities include:

- Conducting corporate research, identifying required AML documentation needed to verify client identity and the identity of any beneficial owners, and, where possible, collecting required AML documentation from publicly-available sources for clients in multiple offices across the firm
- Providing regular reports on the status of AML documentation collection efforts and refreshing outdated AML documentation
- Assisting other AML team members on refreshing AML packets or helping with backlog in their jurisdictions and provide ad hoc support with specific projects or holiday cover

**About you**

We’d love to hear from you if you:

- Exhibit an advanced ability to perceive and analyze problems and develop alternative strategies to solve them
- Display well developed and professional interpersonal skills; ability to effectively interface with lawyers, management, support staff and outside contacts
- Possess strong communication skills, both written and verbal

And have:

- A Bachelor’s degree or a minimum of four (4) years relevant experience may be considered in lieu of Bachelor’s degree
- A minimum of three years (3) relevant compliance experience including research functions, or related law firm experience desired
- Health insurance as well as group income protection and life assurance
- Wellness programs (e.g. membership to HeadSpace, access to mental health services, well-being events, etc.)
- Professional Development programs
- Employee discounts
- And more

Additionally, we have a range of global affinity groups (including LGBTQ group, multicultural group, women’s group). These provide a platform for staff to share experiences, advice, and interests, encouraging a continued discussion on diversity.

Latham & Watkins is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our commitment to diversity, equal opportunity, pro bono work and sustainability enables Latham & Watkins to draw from a remarkable wealth of talent to create one of the world's leading law firms. Our lawyers, paralegals, and professional staff worldwide comprise a rich mixture of different races, ethnic backgrounds, religions, sexual orientations, cultures, and primary languages. Our diversity makes us who we are.

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Job Location

Manchester, Manchester, United Kingdom

Department

Office of the General Counsel

Position Type

Full-Time/Regular