Knowledge Management Lawyer (US AI / Copyright Litigation)

Latham & Watkins LLP • New York, NY

12d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Knowledge Management Lawyer (US AI / Copyright Litigation) is an integral part of Latham’s Knowledge Management team. This role will be responsible for managing the creation, organization, and delivery of substantive knowledge assets for Latham’s AI and Copyright Litigation Practice (the “Practice”), while, in coordination with the Practice Chairs, and with assistance from attorneys in the Practice, monitoring current legal, regulatory, and market practice developments for the Practice, as well as championing the adoption of AI tools and innovative technology across all aspects of the team’s work. This role will be located in either our New York, Washington, D.C., or San Francisco office. Please note that this role may be eligible for a flexible working schedule that allows for a hybrid and in-office presence.

Requirements

• Substantive knowledge of or a demonstrated interest in copyright law and/or AI-related litigation.
• Ability to work independently and deliver on a timely basis.
• Well-developed and professional interpersonal skills, and the ability to interact effectively with people at all organizational levels of the firm.
• A JD or equivalent.
• A minimum of five (5) years of relevant law firm experience as a qualified practicing attorney in a leading international law firm.

Responsibilities

• Managing the creation, organization, and delivery of substantive knowledge assets for Latham’s AI and Copyright Litigation Practice.
• Coordinating with Practice Chairs to monitor current legal, regulatory, and market practice developments for the Practice.
• Championing the adoption of AI tools and innovative technology across all aspects of the team’s work.
• Identifying, collecting, and organizing work product for the Practice, including anonymizing work product for copyright- and AI-related guidance.
• Monitoring, tracking, organizing, and assimilating activity across AI and copyright cases, regulations, and regulatory actions.
• Drafting and maintaining frequently used client-facing materials.
• Drafting and maintaining internal “best-of” and “best-practice” resources.
• Developing substantive training materials and providing substantive training to attorneys, as well as more general training on KM resources.
• Responding to queries regarding and supporting AI and copyright lawyers in connection with client and industry engagement.
• Protecting and maintaining any highly sensitive, confidential, privileged, financial, and/or proprietary information that Latham & Watkins retains.

Benefits

• Generous total compensation package with bonuses awarded in recognition of both individual and firm performance.
• Healthcare, life and disability insurance.
• A generous 401k plan.
• At least 11 paid holidays per year.
• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree