Latham & Watkins
Overview
This range is provided by Latham & Watkins. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more. Base pay range
$125,000.00/yr - $135,000.00/yr Direct message the job poster from Latham & Watkins Senior Business Services Recruiting Specialist at Latham & Watkins
About Latham & Watkins
The firm is a global law firm consistently ranked among the top firms in the world. We hire and develop the very best and brightest to provide clients with the highest quality of work and service. Our core values are respect, innovation, and collaboration. About The Role
The Corporate Transaction Lawyer is an integral part of Latham’s Practice Services team. This role applies knowledge and experience to provide high-quality, specialized support across the Latham platform, while performing due diligence by reviewing commercial contracts and other legal documents as part of corporate transactions to identify important provisions and terms. This role will be located in our Houston office. The role may be eligible for a flexible schedule that allows for a hybrid and in-office presence. Responsibilities & Qualifications
Other key responsibilities include: Preparing summaries of the results of the review of corporate documents, including change-of-control triggers, anti-assignment provisions, most-favored-nation clauses, and other contract-based red flags raised by the proposed transaction Effectively interacting with associates, counsel, and partners to seek guidance on terms and provisions relevant to a specific transaction, and to provide updates on legal analysis Efficiently using office technology to complete required tasks, such as writing reports and other documents in Microsoft Word, creating and editing contract summaries, trackers, and other documents in Microsoft Excel, utilizing Asana for project management and collaboration, and leveraging Kira to identify contracts and provisions for due diligence and other tasks Attending training sessions and team meetings with other Corporate Transaction Lawyers, and assisting with continual training of team and incoming team members Maintaining all continuing legal education requirements 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: Possess excellent organizational and analytical skills (e.g., organizing, planning, problem-solving and decision-making, commitment to diversity) Exhibit well-developed, professional interpersonal skills, emotional intelligence, the ability to interact effectively with people at all organizational levels of the firm, the ability to recognize sensitivities, and demonstrate an adapting approach dependent on relevant circumstances Demonstrate the ability to work effectively both independently and in a team environment with a customer-service focus And have: A JD or an equivalent from a US ABA recognized law school, a qualifying law degree and legal practice course, or other Bachelor’s degree with a graduate diploma in law and legal practice course Admitted as a solicitor in England and Wales and holding a current practicing certificate, or admitted to practice law in a relevant US state A minimum of two (2) years of related experience at a law firm or with a reputable in-house team Experience conducting due diligence in connection with M&A transactions, NDAs, and other corporate processes Benefits & Additional Information
Successful candidates will 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 Latham & Watkins is an equal opportunity employer. The Firm prohibits discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race (including hair texture and protective hairstyles), color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, gender expression, marital status, or any other characteristic or condition protected by law. Please click here to review your rights under U.S. employment laws. #MidSenior Pay Range USD $125,000.00 - USD $135,000.00 /Yr.
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This range is provided by Latham & Watkins. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more. Base pay range
$125,000.00/yr - $135,000.00/yr Direct message the job poster from Latham & Watkins Senior Business Services Recruiting Specialist at Latham & Watkins
About Latham & Watkins
The firm is a global law firm consistently ranked among the top firms in the world. We hire and develop the very best and brightest to provide clients with the highest quality of work and service. Our core values are respect, innovation, and collaboration. About The Role
The Corporate Transaction Lawyer is an integral part of Latham’s Practice Services team. This role applies knowledge and experience to provide high-quality, specialized support across the Latham platform, while performing due diligence by reviewing commercial contracts and other legal documents as part of corporate transactions to identify important provisions and terms. This role will be located in our Houston office. The role may be eligible for a flexible schedule that allows for a hybrid and in-office presence. Responsibilities & Qualifications
Other key responsibilities include: Preparing summaries of the results of the review of corporate documents, including change-of-control triggers, anti-assignment provisions, most-favored-nation clauses, and other contract-based red flags raised by the proposed transaction Effectively interacting with associates, counsel, and partners to seek guidance on terms and provisions relevant to a specific transaction, and to provide updates on legal analysis Efficiently using office technology to complete required tasks, such as writing reports and other documents in Microsoft Word, creating and editing contract summaries, trackers, and other documents in Microsoft Excel, utilizing Asana for project management and collaboration, and leveraging Kira to identify contracts and provisions for due diligence and other tasks Attending training sessions and team meetings with other Corporate Transaction Lawyers, and assisting with continual training of team and incoming team members Maintaining all continuing legal education requirements 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: Possess excellent organizational and analytical skills (e.g., organizing, planning, problem-solving and decision-making, commitment to diversity) Exhibit well-developed, professional interpersonal skills, emotional intelligence, the ability to interact effectively with people at all organizational levels of the firm, the ability to recognize sensitivities, and demonstrate an adapting approach dependent on relevant circumstances Demonstrate the ability to work effectively both independently and in a team environment with a customer-service focus And have: A JD or an equivalent from a US ABA recognized law school, a qualifying law degree and legal practice course, or other Bachelor’s degree with a graduate diploma in law and legal practice course Admitted as a solicitor in England and Wales and holding a current practicing certificate, or admitted to practice law in a relevant US state A minimum of two (2) years of related experience at a law firm or with a reputable in-house team Experience conducting due diligence in connection with M&A transactions, NDAs, and other corporate processes Benefits & Additional Information
Successful candidates will 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 Latham & Watkins is an equal opportunity employer. The Firm prohibits discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race (including hair texture and protective hairstyles), color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, gender expression, marital status, or any other characteristic or condition protected by law. Please click here to review your rights under U.S. employment laws. #MidSenior Pay Range USD $125,000.00 - USD $135,000.00 /Yr.
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