Knowledge Management Lawyer - US M&A

About Latham & Watkins

Latham & Watkins is one of the world's leading global law firms advising the businesses and institutions that drive the global economy. The firm is a market leader in major financial and business centers worldwide, with investment in people, commitment to innovation, and focus on the future that empower professionals to build exceptional careers in a supportive culture.

About the role

The Knowledge Management Lawyer is an integral part of Latham's Knowledge Management team, responsible for managing the creation, organization, and delivery of substantive knowledge assets for their practice group in their given region/jurisdiction, while monitoring current legal, regulatory, and market developments and informing attorneys and clients of important developments through client alerts, emails, bulletins, training, or other appropriate means. This role will be located in either the New York, Boston, or Washington D.C. office and may be eligible for a flexible working schedule that allows for a hybrid and in-office presence.

Responsibilities

• 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 general training on knowledge management databases and resources
• Collaborating with 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
• 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 highly sensitive, confidential, privileged, financial, and/or proprietary information that Latham & Watkins retains

Qualifications

• Extensive substantive knowledge and practicing experience in mergers & acquisitions and private equity
• Outstanding communication skills, both written and verbal
• Meticulous attention to detail
• JD or equivalent
• Minimum of five (5) years of relevant law firm experience as a qualified practicing attorney in a leading international law firm

Benefits

Eligible employees can participate in Latham's comprehensive benefit program which includes:

• Healthcare, life and disability insurance
• 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

Pay

USD $270,000.00 - USD $290,000.00 per year