Knowledge Management Attorney

Considine Search; New York (NY); On-site; USD 240,000 - 275,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation package

Generous paid time off and holidays

401K plan and other benefits

Job summary

A leading law firm is seeking a Knowledge Management Attorney to develop and manage the knowledge strategy for its Restructuring department. This role involves creating and maintaining a collection of legal documents, leveraging AI tools, and facilitating knowledge sharing among associates. Candidates must have significant experience in legal practices and a background in Knowledge Management, as well as excellent writing and organizational skills. The position offers a salary range of $240,000 to $275,000 plus bonus and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Two plus years of Knowledge Management experience.
• Five plus years of legal experience in Restructuring at a large law firm.
• Willingness to spend time in NY, Miami and Houston offices, as needed.

Responsibilities

• Assess the needs of the Restructuring department with Co-Chairs.
• Define and implement a knowledge management plan.
• Create and maintain a collection of practice-related knowledge resources.
• Implement processes for document assembly and analysis.
• Monitor developments in law and business environments.
• Collaborate with library to alerts for awareness.

Skills

Knowledge Management experience

Legal experience in Restructuring

Excellent writing and research skills

Proficiency with AI-powered platforms

Organizational and communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelors and Juris Doctorate degrees

Active NY Bar Membership

Job description

New York, NY

Summary

The Knowledge Management Attorney will work independently and in concert with other professionals to develop a knowledge and practice management strategy for the Restructuring department. This role will monitor developments in the legal and business environment to keep the department and its clients up to date. This position will create, develop and manage the collection of forms, precedents and research materials; organize, design and deliver training for the practices; spearhead thought leadership initiatives, write articles, and create content for various publications and use cases, including the Firm RX blog The role will leverage advanced technologies, including AI-powered tools and solutions, to enhance knowledge capture, process efficiency, and client service delivery and provide other support as needed.

Responsibilities

• Work with the Restructuring Co-Chairs to assess the needs of the department.
• Define and implement a plan aligned with the business goals and create a regular cadence for reviewing and reporting on performance according to plan.
• Create, capture, and encourage sharing of restructuring-related knowledge content, utilizing AI-driven document management and analytics platforms to streamline processes.
• Create and maintain a well-organized electronic collection of practice-related knowledge resources including standard forms and accompanying notes, precedent documents, best practices and how-to memos, legal research documents and other materials useful to the practices, integrating AI tools for intelligent search, categorization, and retrieval.
• Establish and implement processes for producing closing binders and collecting valuable precedent documents, leveraging AI for automated document assembly and analysis.
• Explore efficiency initiatives for client service needs and identify billing specific data collection and analysis to assist practice development needs.
• Monitor and keep the practices informed about important developments in the law and business environments.
• Identify trends in the law and business environments and help the practices develop new legal products, identify possible new services, and suggest innovative ways to deliver the Firm’s services more efficiently to its clients.
• Collaborate with the library department to determine relevant practice-related current awareness and alerts from internal and external sources.
• Organize, design, and deliver training on practice-related topics, including the effective use of AI tools and solutions for knowledge management and legal practice.
• Train associates on how to access knowledge management resources and provide direct support to individual lawyers to assist them with locating practice-related internal and external knowledge resources
• Spearhead thought leadership initiatives by writing articles, creating blog posts, and developing content for the firm RX blog, including coverage of legal developments, case studies, and innovative restructuring strategies.
• Collaborate with the Communications and Business Development teams to produce focused pitch materials, client alerts, podcasts, and article placements in legal publications.
• Coordinate with BD team on department communications, including blog content strategy, cadence, delivery formats, and audience targeting.
• Be a source of legal, market and practical expertise for all members of the practices, including the provision of direct support for client matters and guidance on ai adoption.
• Any additional responsibilities as required by management.

Qualifications

• Two plus years of Knowledge Management experience.
• Five plus of legal experience in Restructuring at a large law firm.
• Willingness to spend time in NY, Miami and Houston offices, as needed.
• High professional standards with a passion for quality work product; close attention to detail.
• Excellent writing, drafting and research skills, including proficiency with AI-powered legal research platforms.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively across the Restructuring department.
• Pragmatic, self-motivated, flexible and team-oriented attitude.
• Well-developed organizational and communication skills.
• Effective interpersonal skills and the ability to interact with people at all levels.
• Aptitude for and interest in technology, AI and integration issues.
• Organizational and political savvy in working within a large professional services organization.
• Prior experience providing knowledge management support highly desirable.

Education/Certifications

• Bachelors and Juris Doctorate degrees required.
• Active NY Bar Membership.

Estimated salary range is $240,000.00-$275,000.00, plus bonus. Compensation decisions within the range are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case including but not limited tothe individual’s skills, experience, and qualifications.

Firm offers a competitive compensation package comprised of base pay and discretionary year-end bonus for eligible employees. Benefits include, but are not limited to medical, dental, vision, disability coverage, life insurance, flexible spending plan and a 401K plan. The firm also offers generous paid time off and holidays. All decisions affecting employment at the firm are made on the basis of qualification, performance and other pertinent work-related factors, and without discrimination against any person on the basis of race, color, sex, age, religion, national origin, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, veteran’s status, genetic information or any other legally protected status.

Salary: $240,000.00-$275,000.00, plus bonus
Date Active: 2/19/2026
Exempt/Not Exempt: Exempt