Corporate Knowledge & Innovation Attorney (M&A or Private Funds)

Kay Search Group; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 250,000 - 265,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full Benefits

Year-End Bonus

401K

Health Club Membership

Transportation Stipend

Job summary

A leading global law firm in New York is seeking a Corporate Knowledge & Innovation Attorney. This role focuses on enhancing legal practice with innovative technology, improving workflows, and supporting corporate legal teams. Candidates should have a J.D., extensive experience in Capital Markets or M&A, and a passion for legal innovation. The position offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in a top-tier firm practicing Capital Markets, M&A, or corporate law.
• Outstanding communication and collaboration skills.
• Prior experience in a knowledge, innovation, or legal tech role preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage knowledge resources for corporate/M&A lawyers.
• Identify and implement legal tech improvements.
• Deliver training to drive tech adoption.

Skills

Experience in Capital Markets or M&A

Understanding of transactional workflows

Legal innovation interest

Project management skills

Education

J.D.

Job description

Corporate Knowledge & Innovation Attorney (M&A or Private Funds)

Base pay range: $250,000.00/yr - $265,000.00/yr

Company: Global AM 100 Law Firm

Location: New York, NY (Hybrid)

Comp Package: Competitive Base Salary to $265K+, Full Benefits, Year-End Bonus, 401K+, Health Club Membership, Transportation Stipend, and More

Overview

An exciting opportunity to join the award‑winning Knowledge & Innovation (K&I) team of a premier global AM 100 law firm. As a K&I Attorney, you’ll work at the forefront of legal transformation—empowering corporate legal teams with next‑generation tools, best‑in‑class knowledge systems, and cutting‑edge legal technology. This is a high‑impact, strategic role designed for a collaborative, tech‑curious M&A or Capital Markets attorney ready to enhance practice group excellence and deliver measurable client value.

Key Responsibilities

• Practice Enablement: Develop, manage, and optimize knowledge resources, precedents, and market data for corporate/M&A lawyers.
• Innovation Leadership: Identify and implement legal tech and process improvements to support practice workflows, reduce inefficiencies, and solve pain points.
• Training & Adoption: Deliver engaging practice‑specific training, demos, and communications to drive tech adoption—including generative AI solutions.
• Client‑Facing Impact: Support client engagement by creating scalable, value‑driven knowledge materials and participating in innovation‑focused discussions.
• Legal Tech Evaluation: Assess and recommend tools that enhance transactional efficiency and knowledge capture.
• Thought Leadership: Stay on the pulse of legal innovation trends and provide strategic insights to elevate practice group performance.

Requirements

• J.D. and 4+ years of experience practicing Capital Markets, M&A or corporate law at a top‑tier firm.
• Deep understanding of transactional workflows, legal documents, and deal dynamics.
• Demonstrated interest in legal innovation, tech adoption, and process improvement.
• Experience supporting private equity clients is a strong plus.
• Prior experience in a knowledge, innovation, or legal tech role is preferred.
• Outstanding communication, collaboration, and project management skills.

This is a unique opportunity to shape the future of legal practice at a forward‑thinking, innovation‑driven law firm. If you're passionate about transforming the delivery of legal services, we want to hear from you.

Job Details

• Seniority level: Mid‑Senior level
• Employment type: Full‑time
• Job function: Other
• Industry: Law Practice and Legal Services