About the Role
The Knowledge Management Lawyer 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 their practice group in their given region/jurisdiction (the “Practice”), while monitoring current legal, regulatory, and market developments for the Practice and informing attorneys and clients of important developments through the preparation of client alerts, emails, bulletins, training or other appropriate means. This role will be located in our New York office. Please note that this role may be eligible for a flexible working schedule that allows for a hybrid and in-office presence.
Responsibilities & Qualifications
Other key responsibilities include:
- Drafting and maintaining standard forms, guidance notes, and other knowledge resources for the Practice
- Identifying, collecting, and organizing precedent and other knowledge materials for the Practice
- Supporting the training program for the Practice and providing substantive training to the team’s associates and trainees, as well as more general training on the knowledge management databases and resources
- Collaborating with other colleagues in the Technology & Information Services department to ensure development and integration of AI-optimized knowledge resources and facilitate integration of AI-enabled solutions into legal workflows within the Practice
- Generally acting as a sounding board for ad hoc legal and technical queries from attorneys
- Leveraging attorneys within the team to support the delivery of knowledge resources, coordinating their involvement, and seeking partner feedback and review
- Protecting and maintaining any highly sensitive, confidential, privileged, financial, and/or proprietary information that Latham & Watkins retains
We’d love to hear from you if you:
- Possess extensive substantive knowledge and practicing experience in mergers & acquisitions and private equity
- Exhibit outstanding communication skills, both written and verbal
- Display meticulous attention to detail
And have:
- 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
Benefits & Additional Information
Successful candidates will not only be provided with an outstanding career opportunity and welcoming environment, but will also be provided with a generous total compensation package with bonuses awarded in recognition of both individual and firm performance. Eligible employees can participate in Latham’s comprehensive benefit program which includes:
- Healthcare, life and disability insurance
- A generous 401k plan
- At least 11 paid holidays per year, and 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
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Pay RangeUSD $270,000.00 - USD $290,000.00 /Yr.
