Knowledge Management Counsel (Finance) - Location Flexible

Permanent Placements LLC; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 320,000; Full time

Job summary

Permanent Placements LLC is recruiting for a Knowledge Management Counsel – Finance at a premier global law firm. The role leads KM and innovation initiatives across the Finance practice, with hybrid work arrangements.

The ideal candidate brings a J.D., 10+ years in Finance law, and deep expertise in AI-enabled workflows, playbooks, and client service improvements. You will collaborate with senior attorneys and firm leadership to advance efficiency and adoption across offices.

Qualifications

• J.D. from ABA-accredited law school is required.
• 10+ years of Finance law experience with KM and innovation experience.
• Deep familiarity with Finance workflows including fund, debt market financings.
• Advanced proficiency with legal technology and AI platforms for workflow development.
• Ability to translate legal requirements into AI-enabled solutions.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and project management skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage the Finance KM and innovation strategy with leadership.
• Design and implement AI-enabled workflows, prompts, agents, playbooks, and knowledge resources.
• Advise attorneys on legal tech and translate practice needs into solutions.
• Develop, curate, and maintain Finance forms, precedents, and knowledge assets.
• Lead KM and innovation initiatives to improve efficiency and adoption.
• Deliver KM, AI, and innovation training for attorneys and clients.
• Monitor Finance developments and identify thought leadership opportunities.
• Coordinate cross-border initiatives with international teams.
• Serve as a strategic KM resource to senior leadership.

Skills

Knowledge management

Legal innovation

Project management

AI-enabled workflows

Communication

Collaboration

Strategic initiatives

Mentoring/training

Education

J.D. from ABA-accredited law school

Tools

AI platforms

Workflow tools

Prompts & playbooks

Job description

Our client, a premier global law firm, is seeking an experienced Knowledge Management Counsel – Finance to lead knowledge management and innovation initiatives supporting its Finance practice. This position may be based in any U.S. office and offers a flexible hybrid work schedule. This senior-level role combines deep substantive Finance law experience with knowledge management, legal innovation, and AI-enabled workflow development. The successful candidate will work closely with Finance attorneys and firm leadership to improve practice efficiency, expand AI adoption, develop knowledge resources, and coordinate initiatives across offices and jurisdictions.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and manage the Finance practice’s knowledge management and innovation strategy, working closely with practice and firm leadership.
• Design and implement AI-enabled workflows, prompts, agents, playbooks, and knowledge resources tailored to Finance attorneys and matters.
• Advise attorneys on legal technology and AI tools and translate practice needs into practical, technology-enabled solutions.
• Develop, curate, and maintain Finance forms, precedents, and AI-ready knowledge assets.
• Lead KM and innovation initiatives designed to improve efficiency, knowledge sharing, and technology adoption.
• Develop and deliver KM, AI, and innovation training for attorneys and clients.
• Monitor Finance legal, industry, and market developments and identify thought leadership opportunities.
• Coordinate cross-border initiatives and collaborate with technology, innovation, legal service delivery, information governance, business development, and international knowledge teams.
• Serve as a strategic KM resource to senior leadership and Finance practice leaders.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school and admission to a state bar.
• 10+ years of Finance law experience, combined with substantive knowledge management and legal practice innovation experience.
• Deep familiarity with Finance workflows, particularly fund, private and hybrid capital, and debt market financings.
• Advanced proficiency with legal technology and AI platforms, including workflow, prompt, playbook, and agent development.
• Demonstrated ability to translate legal practice requirements into effective AI-enabled solutions.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, training, and project management skills.
• Ability to operate independently, manage strategic initiatives, and effectively engage with senior attorneys and firm leadership.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with project finance and/or sports financing.
• Experience developing and implementing AI and innovation initiatives within a sophisticated legal practice.
• Experience coordinating legal innovation projects across multiple offices or international jurisdictions.