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. 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 to identify what AML documentation is required and then gathering the appropriate documents through online research and working alongside lawyers and secretaries
• Responding to questions from lawyers and secretaries in multiple offices regarding AML documentation requirements
• Monitoring several inboxes and promptly responding to global queries
• Ensuring that the timeframe for providing AML documentation is met by lawyers and secretaries in multiple offices across the firm
• Providing regular reports on the status of AML documentation collection efforts and updating outdated documents

ABOUT YOU We’d love to hear from you if you:

• Exhibit an advanced ability to perceive and analyse problems and develop alternative strategies to solve them
• Display well developed and professional interpersonal skills, including the ability to interact effectively with people at all organisational levels of the firm.
• Demonstrate initiative, self-motivation and an ability to work independently

And have:

• A Bachelor’s degree or previous relevant experience
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
• Excellent organisational skills needed to manage time well, prioritise effectively, and handle multiple deadlines

Successful candidates will not only be provided with an outstanding job opportunity and welcoming environment, but will also be provided with a generous total compensation package with bonuses awarded in recognition of both individual and firm performance. Eligible employees can participate in Latham’s comprehensive benefit program which includes:

• 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. #LI-AD1

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