Associate Director of Knowledge Management, Investment Funds

Job Description

The Associate Director of Knowledge Management, Investment Funds (ADKM) reports to the Senior Director of Knowledge Management and supports the Investment Funds Group attorneys (IFG Attorneys) overall knowledge infrastructure. This position manages processes, data, creates model forms, and facilitates training to enable IFG Attorneys to operate more efficiently to produce both time and cost savings while providing additional value-add for clients.

Essential Functions And Responsibilities

• Evaluate current KM infrastructure for IFG and work to improve the ability to capture and disseminate information and research, identify and prioritize new projects to enhance the efficiency of IFG Attorneys in partnership with the Chief Knowledge Officer, Senior Director of Knowledge Management and advisory partners designated by IFG Attorneys
• Lead the redevelopment and ongoing curation of the IFG market terms database, which includes supervising both automated and manual extraction of fund formation data, validating, analyzing and visualizing that data and enabling regular thought-leadership reflecting current fund terms, trends and outcomes
• Partner with practice teams to support the successful implementation and adoption of side letter and MFN management platforms within the IFG practice
• Maintain, update and develop fund formation and related IFG forms, ensuring consistency with current market practice and regulatory requirements
• Monitor key industry updates, legal decisions, and client alerts to provide important updates to IFG Attorneys
• Develop procedures for generating, maintaining, updating, accessing, and disseminating information (including surveys of fund term market data and updated IFG publications and client-facing tools) and other materials
• Act as point person for IFG Attorneys to develop use cases, pilot and successfully deploy new technology and other AI-enabled solutions for IFG Attorneys
• Work with the KM department to evaluate, test, and deploy innovative technology to reduce manual data collection, automate document creation, assist with legal research, and to otherwise support the practices
• Manage knowledge management resources consistently and effectively communicate the availability and location of knowledge management resources relevant for IFG Attorneys
• Develop a user-friendly interface and training materials that make knowledge management materials easily accessible to the IFG Attorneys as part of their day-to-day practice
• Develop and present training for IFG Attorneys on the firm’s KM technology platforms, tailoring the training to highlight aspects of the technology most relevant for IFG Attorneys considering their unique needs

Job Specifications

• Juris Doctor from an ABA accredited law school
• At least six (6) years of experience as an Investment Funds attorney with a strong understanding of open and closed-end fund formation
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Word)
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Strong interpersonal communication skills
• Able to take full responsibility for the maintenance and deployment of KM platforms
• Able to manage multiple projects with competing deadlines and prioritize responsibilities under pressure
• Able to handle and maintain confidential information
• Able to learn new concepts and skills quickly
• Comfortable with working with large amounts of data
• Desire to learn new technology

Qualifications

• Target Hiring Range: $193,000 - $301,000
• Base pay is based on market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and geographic location
• Full time positions are eligible for a discretionary bonus and a comprehensive benefits package

Physical Demands And Work Environment

• Sit, use hands, reach with hands and arms, stoop, talk and hear
• Occasionally lift up to twenty (20) pounds
• Typical indoor office environment