SummaryThe Knowledge Management Counsel - Finance, working in collaboration with and in support of the firm's strategic initiatives, is a senior, independently operating professional with strategic ownership of the Finance KM and innovation function, responsible for driving adoption and delivering measurable impact, with direct leadership engagement and potential supervisory duties. The role combines substantive Finance law insight with AI-driven innovation and cross-border coordination to support the practice and its clients.
Location This position can sit in any of our U.S. offices and offers a flexible hybrid work schedule.
Responsibilities- Independently formulates and regularly assesses, prioritizes, and updates the Finance practice's KM and innovation plan in consultation with practice leadership and partners.
- Collaborates with Finance practice group lawyers as the primary point of contact to solicit and capture ideas for legal innovation and to help translate those ideas into potential solutions enabled by technology with a focus on value generated.
- Develops Finance-specific AI workflows, prompts, agents, playbooks, and knowledge resources.
- Advises Finance attorneys on optimal AI tool selection for specific workflows and matter stages, serving as a go-to resource for practical technology guidance.
- Ideates, designs, and executes KM projects and initiatives driving measurable improvements in practice efficiency, AI adoption and enablement, AI-ready knowledge assets, and knowledge sharing.
- Curates and maintains Finance-specific forms, precedents, and knowledge assets.
- Develops and delivers KM and innovation focused training programs for Finance attorneys and clients, including highlighting the most effective AI tools and functionality.
- Captures and analyzes legal, industry, and market trends in Finance law and proactively identifies opportunities for thought leadership.
- Coordinates with international colleagues on cross-border Finance projects.
- Optimizes collaboration across Finance lawyers, offices, and jurisdictions.
- Acts as an ambassador for the KM Team and broader Knowledge and Innovation Department within the Finance practice.
- Collaborates with IT/Innovation, Legal Service Delivery, Information Governance/OGC, BD/Marketing, and international knowledge teams.
- Serves as a direct interface with senior firm leadership, Finance practice group leaders, and business group heads on KM strategy, resource allocation, and cross-functional initiatives.
- Performs additional duties as required.
Desired Skills Deep familiarity with Finance law workflows, especially fund, private, and hybrid capital and debt market financings. Familiarity with project and sports financing is also preferred.
Advanced proficiency and working familiarity with legal technology tools and AI platforms and how they apply to legal work, including workflow, prompt, playbook, and agent development. Ability to translate practice needs into AI-enabled solutions and communicate technical capabilities as practical guidance for attorneys. Excellent communication, collaboration, and project management skills.
Minimum Education - JD from ABA accredited law school. Admission to state bar.
Minimum Years of Experience - 10+ years' experience in assigned practice area - Finance Law, combined with substantive experience in KM and legal practice innovation experience.
Essential Job ExpectationsWhile the specific job requirements of a DLA Piper position may vary depending upon scope of the job and area of specialty, there are certain universal requirements that are expected of all DLA Piper employees, which include but are not limited to:
- Effectively communicate, verbally and in writing, with clients, lawyers, business professionals, and third parties.
- Produce deliverables, answer phone calls, and reply to correspondence in an efficient and responsive manner.
- Provide timely, accurate, and quality work product.
- Successfully meet deadlines, expectations, and perform work duties as required.
- Foster positive work relationships.
- Comply with all firm policies and practices.
- Engage in both physical and sedentary activity, such as (a) working at a computer for extended periods of time, including on-screen reading and typing; (b) participating in digital/virtual conference calls; (c) participating in meetings as needed.
- Ability to work under pressure and manage competing demands in a fast-paced environment.
- Perform all other duties, tasks or projects as assigned.
Our employees are expected to embrace and uphold our firm values as a part of our DLA Piper culture. We are committed to excellence in how we represent our clients and develop our people.
Physical DemandsSedentary work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and all other sedentary criteria are met.
Work Environment The individual selected for this position may have the opportunity for a hybrid work arrangement comprised of remote and in-office work, the requirement for which will be determined in coordination with the hiring manager or supervisor and may be modified in the firm's discretion in the future.
Disclaimer The purpose of this job description is to provide a concise statement of the work elements and to organize and present the information in a standardized way. It is not intended to describe all the elements of the work that may be performed by every individual in this classification, nor should it serve as the sole criteria for personnel decisions and actions. The job duties, requirements, and expectations for this position may be modified at the Firm's discretion at any time. This job description does not change the at-will nature of employment.
Application Process Applicants must apply directly online instead of sending application materials via email.
Accommodation Reasonable accommodations may be made upon request to permit individuals with a disability to perform the essential functions and responsibilities of the position or to participate in the job selection process. If you have a request for an accommodation during the application process, please contact careers@us.dlapiper.com.
Agency applications will not be considered.
No immigration sponsorship is available for this position.
The firm's expected hiring range for this position is $250,000 - $300,000 per year depending on the candidate's Finance experience, AI proficiency, and geographic market location.
The compensation offered for employment will also be dependent on other factors including the candidate's experience, skills, educational and professional background, and overall qualifications. We offer a comprehensive package of benefits, including medical/dental/vision insurance, and 401(k).
Applicants who are not based in the jurisdiction in which this position is posted and who apply for this role are doing so voluntarily and are not eligible for relocation assistance. Any relocation benefits, if any, are provided only where a relocation is required at the firm's direction and in accordance with applicable policy and law.
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