Legal Knowledge & Research Manager

This fully remote leadership role offers the opportunity to shape the future of legal research services through innovation, technology, and knowledge management. You will lead a team of research professionals while delivering high-value insights that support attorneys, clients, and business stakeholders. The role combines legal research expertise, team leadership, client engagement, and strategic technology adoption.

Accountabilities

• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of research professionals through coaching, performance management, training, and professional development initiatives.
• Foster a collaborative, inclusive, and client-focused research culture centered on accuracy, responsiveness, and continuous improvement.
• Manage client relationships and serve as a strategic partner for research and knowledge service needs.
• Oversee complex legal, regulatory, business, and competitive intelligence research projects to support attorneys and practice groups.
• Ensure research deliverables are accurate, timely, relevant, and aligned with client objectives and risk considerations.
• Promote best practices in legal research methodology, knowledge organization, information delivery, and knowledge sharing.
• Guide the adoption and optimization of digital research resources, platforms, and knowledge management solutions.
• Collaborate with technology, innovation, and business teams to improve research workflows and tool effectiveness.
• Evaluate and support the implementation of AI-powered legal research, analytics, and intelligence technologies.
• Build strong relationships with stakeholders by anticipating research needs and delivering actionable insights.
• Lead research-focused projects, including workflow improvements, technology implementations, analytics initiatives, and service enhancements.
• Develop project plans, monitor progress, and communicate outcomes, risks, and opportunities to stakeholders.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in Library and Information Science (MLIS) or equivalent required.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in legal research, competitive intelligence, knowledge services, or a related field within a law firm, professional services, or corporate environment.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience managing or leading a research team or function.
• Strong knowledge of legal research platforms such as Westlaw, LexisNexis, Bloomberg Law, and related analytics tools.
• Demonstrated ability to transform complex research findings into clear, actionable insights for attorneys and business leaders.
• Experience managing research vendors, budgets, and data-driven decision-making processes.
• Familiarity with emerging legal technologies, generative AI, agentic AI, and their applications in legal research.
• Strong project management, organizational, and prioritization skills with the ability to manage multiple initiatives.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to build credibility with senior stakeholders.
• Analytical mindset with strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and effectively in a fully remote environment.

Benefits

• Fully remote position with flexibility to work from anywhere in the United States.
• Opportunity to lead innovative legal research and knowledge management initiatives.
• Collaborative environment focused on technology, professional growth, and continuous improvement.
• Ability to work with advanced legal research platforms and emerging AI-powered solutions.
• Career development opportunities through leadership, learning, and strategic project ownership.
• Comprehensive employee benefits package, including healthcare and wellness offerings.
• Supportive workplace culture focused on inclusion, collaboration, and professional development.