Strategic KM Lead for M&A & Private Equity

Latham & Watkins LLP; New York; Hybrid; USD 300,000 - 380,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401k plan

Paid holidays and PTO

Well-being programs

Professional development

Employee discounts

Job summary

Latham & Watkins LLP in New York seeks an Associate Director of Knowledge Management, Senior KM Counsel to lead the KM team within the M&A & Private Equity Practice Group. The role oversees KM strategy, workflow, and collaboration with partners, while developing resources and AI-driven workflows to streamline analysis of documents.

The candidate will manage the KM team, develop engagement frameworks, and ensure effective resourcing aligned with practice priorities.

Qualifications

• Deep subject matter knowledge of M&A and Private Equity practice.
• Ability to understand Practice Group strategy and priorities.
• Experience managing KM teams and allocating workflow.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise KM colleagues within the Practice Group.
• Oversee KM activities and resource allocation for the Practice Group.
• Distill deal/matter data to create market insights.
• Monitor legal/regulatory landscape and communicate trends.

Skills

KM leadership

M&A & PE expertise

Legal management

Practice group collaboration

Education

JD or equivalent

Tools

AI-based workflows

Job description

Latham & Watkins LLP in New York seeks an Associate Director of Knowledge Management, Senior KM Counsel to lead the KM team within the M&A & Private Equity Practice Group. The role oversees KM strategy, workflow, and collaboration with partners, while developing resources and AI-driven workflows to streamline analysis of documents.

The candidate will manage the KM team, develop engagement frameworks, and ensure effective resourcing aligned with practice priorities.