Knowledge Management Lawyer (Healthcare and Life Sciences)

Latham & Watkins LLP • Los Angeles, CA

3d • Hybrid

About The Position

Latham & Watkins is seeking a Knowledge Management Lawyer (KM Lawyer) to manage the creation, organization, and delivery of knowledge assets for the global Healthcare & Life Sciences (HCLS) Practice Group. This role aims to support attorneys in working at the highest level by providing a broad portfolio of knowledge services. These services include monitoring legal, market, and regulatory developments, preparing thought leadership pieces, creating standard forms and guidance tools, developing internal training programs, and organizing precedent. The ultimate goal is to enhance the firm's reputation as a market leader in the sector. Latham & Watkins has an established Knowledge Management team with defined career progression routes. While five or more years of practicing experience is expected, candidates at all levels with significant experience in this field are welcome. This role can be located in Century City, Downtown Los Angeles, Orange County, San Diego, San Francisco, Silicon Valley, or Washington, D.C. The position may be eligible for a flexible working schedule with a hybrid and in-office presence.

Requirements

• Extensive technical legal knowledge in the healthcare and life sciences sector and in-depth industry knowledge, including familiarity with the major players in the industry and an understanding of healthcare and life sciences-specific terminology, resources and regulatory schemes
• Meticulous attention to detail, strong organizational skills, the ability to manage multiple internal clients successfully, and a pro-active, self-starter mindset
• Outstanding communication skills, both written and verbal
• A JD or equivalent
• A minimum of five (5) years of relevant law firm or equivalent experience as a practicing attorney with extensive experience of healthcare and life sciences law and regulation and a focus on the healthcare and life sciences industry sectors

Nice To Haves

• General understanding of corporate dealmaking processes (e.g., capital markets, private equity, M&A) from a regulatory perspective a plus

Responsibilities

• Coordinating and monitoring KM projects under the firm’s KM Initiative, working with attorneys to bring these to fruition, and to ensure they meet the team’s strategic objectives
• Regularly monitoring legal and industry developments across the HCLS Practice’s regulatory scope and effectively communicating key information to stakeholders
• Assisting with strategy development, conducting substantive research, and managing the creation of thought leadership across the HCLS Practice’s areas of expertise to maximize understanding and awareness of the Practice’s capabilities internally and externally
• Supporting the HCLS Practice’s development and use of AI tools to increase attorney efficiency and effectiveness
• Identifying, collecting, and organizing precedent and other work product for the HCLS Practice in the firm’s knowledge management databases and, where relevant, creating intranet sites to ensure easy access to the HCLS Practice’s knowhow
• Supporting the HCLS Practice’s training programs including setting the curriculum, delegating presentation tasks, and assisting with the preparation of training materials
• Generally acting as a sounding board for technical legal queries from attorneys relating to HCLS matters
• Interacting and collaborating with the firm’s other KM Lawyers and with the Business Development, Brand & Communications, Technology, Research & Library, and other departments on a knowledgeable and professional level
• 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
• 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: Entry Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree