Knowledge Management Lawyer - US M&A
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 practice group in the assigned region or jurisdiction, while monitoring current legal, regulatory, and market developments. The lawyer informs attorneys and clients of important developments through client alerts, emails, bulletins, training, or other appropriate means. The position is based in the firm’s New York office and may be eligible for a flexible working schedule allowing for a hybrid and in-office presence. The role also collaborates with colleagues in Technology & Information Services to develop and integrate AI-optimized knowledge resources and facilitate the use of AI-enabled solutions in legal workflows. The firm offers a generous total compensation package with bonuses recognizing individual and firm performance. Eligible employees may participate in a comprehensive benefits program.
Requirements
- Extensive substantive knowledge and practicing experience in mergers and acquisitions and private equity.
- Outstanding written and verbal communication skills.
- Meticulous attention to detail.
- A JD or equivalent.
- At least five years of relevant law firm experience as a qualified practicing attorney in a leading international law firm.
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.
- 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.
- Act as a sounding board for attorneys’ ad hoc legal and technical queries.
- Coordinate attorneys’ contributions to knowledge resource delivery and seek partner feedback and review.
- Protect and maintain highly sensitive, confidential, privileged, financial, and proprietary information retained by Latham & Watkins.
- Monitor current legal, regulatory, and market developments and inform attorneys and clients through alerts, emails, bulletins, training, or other appropriate means.
Benefits
- Healthcare, life, and disability insurance.
- A generous 401(k) plan.
- At least 11 paid holidays per year.
- Paid time off that accrues 23 days during the first year of employment and grows 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.
- Bonuses recognizing individual and firm performance.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
