Legal Analyst Finance (m/w/d) (Maternity Cover)

Latham & Watkins, a global law firm consistently ranked among the top firms in the world, is seeking a Legal Analyst to join our dynamic Finance team in Frankfurt as a Maternity Cover for 2 years.

About Latham & Watkins

With offices in 14 countries, more than 2,800 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 Legal Analyst, you will be responsible for performing legal tasks, working on legal projects and providing various support to attorneys. Coordinating work for cases or transactions with the assistance of support departments, secretaries and project assistants are further elements of your job.

Other key responsibilities include:

• Coordinating ongoing projects and activities in either on-site or off-site locations, utilizing project assistants, support departments and secretaries when necessary.
• Preparing and drafting specified forms, letters or other legal documents.
• Anticipating typical work for a case or transaction and works with supervisors to ensure all aspects are addressed.
• Obtaining documents and certificates from local or federal courts and state agencies.
• Conducting searches and creating reports in databases or other document repositories.
• Maintaining the integrity of the case or transactional documents generated throughout the duration of a case or transaction.

About you

Apply to join our team if you:

• Like to work for a fast driven, international team environment with a customer service focus.
• Have the ability to accurately perform legal tasks, working on legal projects and providing various support to attorneys within the Corporate Department.
• Are able to accurately interpret and understand legal concepts and procedures as they relate to practice areas.
• Ideally have knowledge of corporate terminology.
• Are able to handle confidential and sensitive information with the appropriate discretion.

And have:

• A minimum Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.) or preferably Master of Laws (LL.M.) or “Diplom-Jurist (mwd)” with above average grades.
• Have well-developed and professional interpersonal skills and the ability to interact effectively with people at all organisational levels of the Firm.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal that convey professionalism and responsiveness.
• Fluent German and English skills.

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
• Travel and meals allowance
• Sport courses
• 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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