OGC Analyst – Compliance, Lobbying

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The OGC Analyst – Compliance, Lobbying is an integral part of Latham’s Office of the General Counsel (OGC) team. This role will be responsible for supporting the firm’s lobbying registrations and reports across multiple jurisdictions, while maintaining the firm’s records regarding compliance with state and local lobbying laws and regulations, ensuring all legally mandated disclosure filings are completed accurately, completely, and in a timely manner. This role will be located in either our New York, Washington D.C., Chicago, or Downtown Los Angeles 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:

• Maintaining a system for tracking lobbyist work and payments related to clients and matters requiring lobbying disclosure, reviewing client intake database and identifying new relationships that require follow-up in regards to lobbying compliance
• Proactively seeking out attorneys involved in lobbying work, informing them of legal requirements for registration, assisting attorneys in determining the necessity of registration and reviewing reports to confirm appropriate disclosure amounts
• Managing communication with clients and their political compliance counsel to ensure consistent reporting, monitoring developments in lobbying, campaign finance, and political fundraising laws, informing attorneys of notable updates
• Conducting periodic orientation and training sessions on the firm’s lobbying reporting process
• Monitoring and vetting firm participation in events involving government officials in applicable jurisdictions
• 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:

• Demonstrate advanced ability to perceive and analyze complex data and develop systems to organize and report it
• Possess well-developed and professional interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively interface with attorneys, management, support staff, and outside contacts
• Display strong communication skills, both written and verbal

And have:

• A minimum of three (3) years’ relevant professional experience, at a large law firm, preferably
• A bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Successful candidates will not only be provided with an outstanding career 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:

• Healthcare, life and disability insurance
• A generous 401k plan
• At least 11 paid holidays per year, and a PTO program that accrues 23 days during the first year of employment and grows with tenure
• Well-being programs (e.g. mental health services, mindfulness and resiliency, medical resources, well-being events, and more)
• Professional development programs
• Employee discounts
• Affinity groups, networks, and coalitions for lawyers and staff

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