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.

• Evaluate current KM infrastructure for IFG and work to improve the ability to capture and disseminate information and research.
• Lead the redevelopment and ongoing curation of the IFG market terms database.
• 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.
• 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.

Essential Functions And Responsibilities

• Organize and disseminate knowledge.
• Lead the redevelopment and ongoing curation of the IFG market terms database.
• 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.
• 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.

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.

Successful Candidates

Successful candidates will be provided with outstanding career opportunities and will receive a competitive total rewards package with the opportunity to earn performance-based bonuses. Target Hiring Range $193,000 - $301,000.

Please note that quoted salary ranges are not guarantees of what final salary offers may be. Base pay is based on market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and geographic location. Base pay is only one part of the Total Rewards that MWS provides to compensate and recognize our staff professionals for their work. Full time positions are eligible for a discretionary bonus and a comprehensive benefits package.

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Physical Demands And Work Environment

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical Demands: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to sit, use hands, reach with hands and arms, stoop, talk and hear. Employee must occasionally lift up to twenty (20) pounds.

Work Environment: Typical indoor office environment.

Disclaimer

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by people within this classification. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of employees assigned to this job.