Apprentice Assistant OGC Conflicts and Compliance
LW GBS LIMITED
Manchester (M2 1HW)
Closes in 14 days (Friday 6 March 2026)
Posted on 19 February 2026
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Summary
The Apprentice - OGC Conflicts and Compliance Assistant is part of the Office of the General Counsel (OGC) team. They will support the conflicts and regulatory compliance teams while updating data in databases, conducting corporate research using information to confirm the accuracy of information.
- Wage
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£24,000 a year
- Training course
- Paralegal (level 3)
- Hours
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Monday - Friday 9:30am - 5:30pm
35 hours a week
- Start date
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Monday 7 September 2026
- Duration
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2 years
- Positions available
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1
Work
Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.
What you'll do at work
- Working with the Conflicts and Compliance teams to provide support on special projects as needed, such as research, pro bono attendance work, and organising team events
- Supporting the Conflicts and Compliance teams with general administrative duties, such as matter‑closing campaigns or following up on DAC6 forms
- Collecting and logging data, communicating with lawyers and staff regarding conflict check results and any missing information from the Intapp request form, and confirming conflicts check requirements with the supervisor before delivering reports to the requesting lawyer or secretary
- Maintaining lists and using templates to update insider lists in order to ensure internal compliance for the Firm
- Assisting with client due diligence (CDD) and know‑your‑client (KYC) collection for new and pro bono clients, including conducting corporate research, working with lawyers, supporting team members to ensure timely collection of required documentation, and identifying risk‑related issues for escalation
Where you'll work
1 Marsden Street
Manchester
M2 1HW
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
BPP PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION LIMITED
Training course
Paralegal (level 3)
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What you'll learn
Course contents
- assist in administering procedures using most effective channels to progress caseloads.
- conduct legal research using selected sources such as legal databases.
- solve legal technical problems within their remit and escalating as needed.
- present findings from legal research in line with organisational expectations.
- assist in applying the principles of Law to stakeholder cases.
- assist with legal matters and transactions within the organisation.
- communicate using plain English to provide clarification and explanation of the legal process and standard legal terms.
- organise and administer workflow such as legal files, case management and accounting systems to progress work within service level expectations.
- carry out file management activities such as prepare and collate bundles, take and file accurate notes, close and review files, maintain databases and version control.
- use a range of digital tools and technologies, for example to draft legal documents, conduct legal research, carry out data analysis and collaborate with others.
- apply fraud protection measures and cyber security procedures in relation to transactions, keeping up to date with approaches.
- undertake activities to ensure a clear picture of a stakeholder’s needs and risks throughout legal transactions.
- assess risks and benefits to the stakeholder of different options and making recommendations to senior team members to ensure that they work in the stakeholders’ best interests.
- assist in administering procedures using most effective channels to progress caseloads.
- conduct legal research using selected sources such as legal databases.
- solve legal technical problems within their remit and escalating as needed.
- present findings from legal research in line with organisational expectations.
- assist in applying the principles of Law to stakeholder cases.
- assist with legal matters and transactions within the organisation.
- communicate using plain English to provide clarification and explanation of the legal process and standard legal terms.
- organise and administer workflow such as legal files, case management and accounting systems to progress work within service level expectations.
- carry out file management activities such as prepare and collate bundles, take and file accurate notes, close and review files, maintain databases and version control.
- use a range of digital tools and technologies, for example to draft legal documents, conduct legal research, carry out data analysis and collaborate with others.
- apply fraud protection measures and cyber security procedures in relation to transactions, keeping up to date with approaches.
- undertake activities to ensure a clear picture of a stakeholder’s needs and risks throughout legal transactions.
- assess risks and benefits to the stakeholder of different options and making recommendations to senior team members to ensure that they work in the stakeholders’ best interests.
Training schedule
Paralegal Level 3.
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
A Level in:
Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.
Skills
- Communication skills
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Problem solving skills
- Logical
- Team working
- Initiative
About this employer
Latham & Watkins is a global law firm consistently ranked among the top firms in the world. The success of our firm is largely determined by our commitment to hire and develop the very best and brightest, creating a team that provides our clients with the highest quality of work and service. We are driven by our core values: respect, innovation, and collaboration.
https://www.lw.com/ (opens in new tab)
Company benefits
- Health insurance as well as group income protection and life assurance
- A pension plan
- Wellness programs
- Employee discounts
- And more!
After this apprenticeship
On completion of this apprenticeship, the aim it the apprentice will place within one of the OGC areas in a permanent role.
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The contact for this apprenticeship is:
BPP PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION LIMITED
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000015400.
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Closes in 14 days (Friday 6 March 2026)
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