Skadden

Skadden

Knowledge Strategy Lawyer (Finance)

New York

Sponsorship not specified$240k-$270kDetected 30 days ago
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About the role

  • We are hiring a Knowledge Strategy Lawyer (KSL) who will support the Finance practice with its knowledge management, practice solutions, and innovation strategy as well as help develop and implement projects to meet the practice group's needs.
  • The role includes creating, collecting, maintaining and sharing core practice materials and key know-how, and collaborating to support the team on the integration of appropriate legal technology, including AI-powered tools and solutions, into their workflows.
  • The KSL draws upon their legal technical, practice and market expertise, and partners with attorneys and relevant business services teams, to enhance the service we provide to clients through expanded use of Knowledge Management (KM) best practices, advanced technologies and improved processes.

Responsibilities

  • Partners with practice leadership, attorneys and Knowledge Strategy Counsel to assess knowledge needs and develop and implement a strategy and plan to address them.
  • Gathers attorney feedback, assesses attorney workflow, identifies knowledge management and practice solutions needs and implements appropriate solutions and best practices to increase effectiveness and efficiency in the delivery of services within the practice group.
  • Creates, updates and maintains key know-how assets, including model forms, practice notes, checklists, best practices and how-to guides, training materials and other substantive content for the practice group.
  • Identifies, maintains and curates collections of precedents.
  • Conducts matter debriefs with attorneys to support know-how collections.
  • Ensures knowledge resources are readily accessible in the designated practice site, document management system or other know-how repository, and remain current and aligned with practice needs.
  • Verifies data accuracy within KM systems and ensures effective data collection processes. Works with other stakeholders to implement new workflows and technology solutions that improve data capture.
  • Develops expertise and stays informed on evolving technologies and KM systems relevant to the practice, including AI-driven applications.
  • Collaborates with KM, technology and other relevant business services teams to identify, evaluate, pilot, build and deploy technology solutions based on attorney needs.
  • Supports and drives implementation and adoption of legal technology, including generative AI, document automation and transaction tools.

Requirements

  • Substantive expertise in the relevant practice and strong understanding of legal workflows and processes
  • Self-starter and highly motivated, quick learner with ability to translate concepts and insights from one practice group to another
  • Thorough competency with relevant firm computer software programs (e.g., Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint), with the ability to learn new applications, including web page editing software
  • Knowledge of legal and corporate information sources
  • Proven capacity for creative problem solving
  • J.D. Degree with an active bar license in good standing
  • Four years of experience practicing law in the relevant practices at a large global law firm
  • Passion for knowledge-sharing, efficiency and excellence in legal work
  • Superior interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills with demonstrated ability to present complex ideas to partners, attorneys and managers
  • Ability and willingness to develop expertise in relevant legal technology including document automation tools, AI-enabled due diligence review tools and generative AI
  • Skilled at drafting thought leadership publications, training material, relevant precedents and other know-how material
  • Highly organized and detail-oriented professional with strong analytical, troubleshooting, planning, and delegation skills
  • able to manage multiple priorities across practice groups, exercise sound judgment, and handle confidential matters with discretion.
  • Adaptable and professional team player who works effectively both independently and collaboratively in fast-paced environments, meets deadlines, maintains a courteous demeanor, and adjusts schedule as needed to support business demands.
  • Education & Experience

Compensation

  • The starting base salary for this position is expected to be within the range listed under Salary Details.
  • Actual salary will be determined based on skills, experience (to the extent relevant) and other-job related factors, consistent with applicable law.
  • Salary Details

Benefits

  • We offer generous benefits to help you achieve wellness in all areas of your life.
  • Comprehensive health care (medical, dental, vision), savings plan/401(k) and voluntary benefits.
  • Generous paid time off.
  • Paid leave options, including parental.
  • For further details, please visit: https://www.skadden.com/careers/staff/employee-benefits
  • In-classroom, remote, and on-demand learning and professional development opportunities.

Company info

  • Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP has forged a reputation as one of the most prestigious law firms in the world. Relying on innovation, intellect, teamwork and tenacity, our lawyers deliver the highest quality advice and novel solutions to our clients' legal issues. We are known for handling the most complex transactions, litigation/controversy issues, and regulatory matters, as well as for the strong partnerships we build with clients and each other. Our attorneys, who reflect a broad range of experiences and perspectives, work together seamlessly across 50-plus practices and 21 offices in the world's major financial centers.
  • The Opportunity
  • We are hiring a Knowledge Strategy Lawyer (KSL) who will support the Finance practice with its knowledge management, practice solutions, and innovation strategy as well as help develop and implement projects to meet the practice group's needs. The role includes creating, collecting, maintaining and sharing core practice materials and key know-how, and collaborating to support the team on the integration of appropriate legal technology, including AI-powered tools and solutions, into their workflows. The KSL draws upon their legal technical, practice and market expertise, and partners with attorneys and relevant business services teams, to enhance the service we provide to clients through expanded use of Knowledge Management (KM) best practices, advanced technologies and improved processes.
  • Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP has forged a reputation as one of the most prestigious law firms in the world.
  • Relying on innovation, intellect, teamwork and tenacity, our lawyers deliver the highest quality advice and novel solutions to our clients' legal issues.
  • We are known for handling the most complex transactions, litigation/controversy issues, and regulatory matters, as well as for the strong partnerships we build with clients and each other.
  • Our attorneys, who reflect a broad range of experiences and perspectives, work together seamlessly across 50-plus practices and 21 offices in the world's major financial centers.

Equal opportunity

  • Equal Opportunity Employer.

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