Knowledge Management Lawyer - US M&A

Latham & Watkins LLP • New York, NY

12d • $270,000 - $290,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Knowledge Management Lawyer is an integral part of Latham & Watkins’ Knowledge Management team. The role manages the creation, organization, and delivery of substantive knowledge assets for the M&A practice in the relevant region or jurisdiction, monitors legal, regulatory, and market developments, and informs attorneys and clients of important developments through client alerts, emails, bulletins, training, or other appropriate means. The position is located in the firm’s New York office and may be eligible for a flexible schedule that includes both hybrid and in-office work.

The lawyer drafts and maintains practice resources, organizes precedent and other knowledge materials, supports training, and works with Technology & Information Services colleagues to develop AI-optimized resources and integrate AI-enabled solutions into legal workflows. The role also responds to attorneys’ ad hoc legal and technical queries, coordinates attorney contributions to knowledge resources, obtains partner feedback and review, and protects sensitive, confidential, privileged, financial, and proprietary information.

Latham & Watkins describes itself as a leading global law firm and offers a supportive culture, career development opportunities, and a compensation and benefits package. The stated annual pay range is USD $270,000 to $290,000, with bonuses in recognition of individual and firm performance.

Requirements

• JD or equivalent.
• At least five years of relevant law firm experience as a qualified practicing attorney in a leading international law firm.
• Extensive substantive knowledge and practicing experience in mergers and acquisitions and private equity.
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills.
• Meticulous attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Draft and maintain standard forms, guidance notes, and other knowledge resources for the practice.
• Identify, collect, and organize precedent and other knowledge materials for the practice.
• Monitor current legal, regulatory, and market developments and inform attorneys and clients through client alerts, emails, bulletins, training, or other appropriate means.
• Support the practice’s training program and provide substantive training to associates and trainees, as well as general training on knowledge management databases and resources.
• Collaborate with Technology & Information Services colleagues to develop and integrate AI-optimized knowledge resources and facilitate integration of AI-enabled solutions into legal workflows.
• Serve as a sounding board for attorneys’ ad hoc legal and technical queries.
• Coordinate attorneys’ contributions to knowledge resources and seek partner feedback and review.
• Protect and maintain highly sensitive, confidential, privileged, financial, and proprietary information retained by the firm.

Benefits

• Bonuses awarded in recognition of individual and firm performance.
• Healthcare, life, and disability insurance.
• 401(k) plan.
• At least 11 paid holidays per year.
• PTO program accruing 23 days during the first year of employment, increasing with tenure.
• Well-being programs, including mental health services, mindfulness and resiliency resources, medical resources, and well-being events.
• Professional development programs.
• Employee discounts.
• Affinity groups, networks, and coalitions for lawyers and staff.

What This Job Offers

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