Knowledge and Innovation Attorney
About The Position
We have an opening for a Knowledge and Innovation Attorney (“KIA”) dedicated to the Firm’s M&A and Private Equity practice groups (“Assigned PGs”). This role is an important part of the Firm’s Innovation & Legal Solutions Department, working directly with the chairs of the Assigned PGs and the Chief Innovation Officer. The KIA will serve as the Assigned PGs' lead on knowledge management, AI enablement, and practice innovation. Drawing on transactional experience and a practical understanding of AI and legal technology, the KIA will be a substantive legal, market, and practical knowledge resource to practice leaders and attorneys. The KIA will be responsible for the Assigned PGs' core knowledge assets, will help reimagine how the groups work, and will drive the effective adoption and responsible use of AI and technology in the delivery of legal services.
Requirements
- Law degree and current bar admission or equivalent in the jurisdiction of your assigned Firm office and in the jurisdiction of your home state if different (required)
- Prior experience practicing as an M&A and Private Equity attorney, predominantly on public company transactions and Delaware law matters (required)
- At least 5 years of law firm practitioner experience (required)
Nice To Haves
- Experience with knowledge management and legal innovation practices (preferred)
- Experience in a knowledge management role and/or legal innovation practices (preferred)
Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain model documents, forms, templates, checklists, and other practice resources for the Assigned PGs
- Organize precedents and knowledge assets for easy search, reuse, and AI-enabled use
- Assess the Assigned PGs' knowledge and practice support needs, and define and implement plans to address them
- Monitor and communicate significant legal, regulatory, and market developments, and contribute to client alerts, presentations, and other thought leadership
- Capture and maintain matter and experience data using Foundation and the Firm's matter intelligence dashboard to support client service, business development, and AI initiatives
- Support practitioners in locating and using internal and external knowledge resources
- Work with Assigned PG leadership and Talent Development to design and deliver substantive, knowledge, and technology training, including on AI tools
- Share best practices and lessons learned with peers across practice areas and the global KIA team
- Partner with attorneys to identify and prioritize high-value opportunities to improve legal workflows through AI, automation, and other technology, and translate them into defined use cases and requirements
- Design, configure, test, and refine AI-enabled workflows, prompt libraries, and playbooks for the Assigned PGs
- Coordinate pilots and proofs of concept, including setting success criteria, gathering feedback, and driving launch, adoption, and continuous improvement
- Evaluate emerging technologies and their application to private equity and M&A practice
- Collaborate with the Innovation & Legal Solutions Department on Firm-wide initiatives, and contribute to policies and guidance on responsible AI use and effective knowledge management
- Build relationships with industry peers and legal technology providers, and stay current on industry trends and best practices
Benefits
- Medical, Dental, Vision, Life/AD&D, Long Term Care, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
- Flexible Spending Accounts and Health Savings Account
- Healthcare Concierge and Advocacy
- Lifestyle Spending Account
- Voluntary 401(k) Plan and Profit Sharing
- 10 Paid Holidays per year and a generous PTO Program
- Family Support including Paid Parental Leave, Fertility Benefits, Breast Milk Shipping, Back-up Child Care, Elder Care, and Tutoring
- Wellbeing programs (Employee Assistance Program, Relationship Support, Mental Health, Menopause and Midlife Health and Well-Being Events)
- Retirement Plan Consulting
- Anniversary Bonus Program
- Professional Development Programs
- Transportation and Commuter Benefits
- International Travel Insurance
- Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity and Accident Insurance
- Auto/Home/Pet Insurance
- Prepaid Legal Insurance
- Employee Discounts
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
