Knowledge Management Lawyer - US M&A

Careers; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 270,000 - 290,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare, life and disability ins.

401k plan

11 paid holidays

PTO accrues 23 days year 1

Well-being programs

Professional development

Employee discounts

Affinity groups and networks

Job summary

Latham & Watkins, a leading global law firm, seeks a Knowledge Management Lawyer in New York to manage the creation, organization, and delivery of substantive knowledge assets for the Practice. The role includes monitoring developments, drafting client alerts, and informing attorneys and clients through training and bulletins.

The position may offer a hybrid schedule with in-office presence. Strong M&A and private equity experience, plus excellent communication, are required.

Qualifications

• Extensive knowledge and practice in mergers & acquisitions and private equity.
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills.
• Meticulous attention to detail in legal work.

Responsibilities

• Drafting and maintaining standard forms, guidance notes, and knowledge resources for the Practice.
• Identifying, collecting, and organizing precedent and knowledge materials for the Practice.
• Supporting the training program and providing substantive training to associates and trainees.
• Collaborating with Technology & Information Services to develop AI-optimized resources and integrate AI into workflows.
• Acting as a sounding board for ad hoc legal and technical queries from attorneys.
• Coordinating involvement of attorneys and obtaining partner feedback and review.
• Protecting confidential, privileged, and proprietary information.

Skills

Mergers & Acquisitions knowledge

Private equity

Excellent communication

Attention to detail

Education

JD or equivalent

Job description

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. We are the market leaders in major financial and business centers around the world. Our investment in people, commitment to innovation, and focus on the future empower you to build an incredible career and thrive as an exceptional professional in a supportive culture. If you aspire to be the best, and work with the best, this is where you belong.

About the Role

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

Responsibilities & Qualifications

Other key responsibilities include:

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

We’d love to hear from you if you:

• Possess extensive substantive knowledge and practicing experience in mergers & acquisitions and private equity
• Exhibit outstanding communication skills, both written and verbal
• Display meticulous attention to detail

And have:

• A JD or equivalent
• A minimum of five (5) years of relevant law firm experience as a qualified practicing attorney in a leading international law firm

Benefits & Additional Information

Successful candidates will not only be provided with an outstanding career opportunity and welcoming environment, but will also be provided with a generous total compensation package with bonuses awarded in recognition of both individual and firm performance. Eligible employees can participate in Latham’s comprehensive benefit program which includes:

• Healthcare, life and disability insurance
• A 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

Latham & Watkins is an equal opportunity employer. The Firm prohibits discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race (including, but not limited to, hair texture and protective hairstyles), color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status (including veterans of the Vietnam era), gender expression, marital status, or any other characteristic or condition protected by applicable statute.

Pay Range

USD $270,000.00 - USD $290,000.00 /Yr.