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 Corporate Transaction Lawyer is an integral part of Latham’s Practice Services Team. This role will be responsible for applying knowledge and experience to provide high-quality, specialized support across the Latham platform, conducting due diligence through the review of 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. Please note that this role may be eligible for a flexible working schedule that allows for a hybrid and in-office presence.
Responsibilities & Qualifications
Other key responsibilities include:
- Actively 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 the terms and provisions that are relevant to a specific transaction, and to provide updates on and 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 deploying a range of software and GenAI tools to identify legal issues in contracts for due diligence and other tasks
- Regularly attending training sessions and team meetings with other Corporate Transaction Lawyers, and assisting with continual training of team and incoming team-members
- Maintaining accurate timecards to account for hours worked in support of legal and firm matters
- 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:
- Exhibit excellent organizational and analytical skills (e.g., organizing, planning, problem-solving and decision-making)
- Demonstrate well-developed and professional interpersonal skills and emotional intelligence with the ability to interact effectively with people at all organizational levels of the firm, and recognize sensitivities, adapting approach dependent on relevant circumstances
- Possess the ability to work effectively both independently and in a team environment with a customer-service focus
And have:
- A minimum of two (2) years’ related experience at a law firm or with a reputable in-house team
- A JD or equivalent from US ABA recognized law school, qualifying law degree and legal practice course, or other Bachelor’s degree with a graduate diploma in law and legal practice course
- Admission as a solicitor in England and Wales and holding a current practicing certificate, or admission to practice law in a relevant US state
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 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, but not limited to, hair texture and protective hairstyles), color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status (including veterans of the Vietnam era), gender expression, marital status, or any other characteristic or condition protected by applicable statute.
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Pay Range
USD $125,000.00 - USD $140,000.00 /Yr.
