Knowledge Management Lawyer - Data & Technology Transactions

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The Knowledge Management Lawyer (“KM Lawyer”) will be responsible for managing the creation, organization, and delivery of knowledge assets for the Data and Technology Transactions (“DTT”) Group. The KM Lawyer will support the delivery of a broad portfolio of knowledge services including the collation and organization of precedent, the provision of regular current awareness (monitoring of legal and regulatory developments), the coordination and delivery of training and the handling of legal research and enquiries.

Latham & Watkins has a well-established Knowledge Management team with defined career progression routes which recognize the experience our colleagues bring to their role. Whilst our expectation is that candidates will have five years or more practicing experience, we are open to candidates at all levels, including those with very significant experience in this field.

This role will be located in any of our US offices. Please note that this role may be eligible for a flexible working schedule that allows for a hybrid and in-office presence. 

Other key responsibilities include:

• Developing and maintaining a wide variety of standard form IP and commercial agreements, including IP license agreements, website terms of service and privacy policies, development agreements, supply agreements, master service agreements, IP due diligence request lists, and IP representations and warranties in M&A agreements
• Managing the DTT group training program including setting the curriculum and assisting with the preparation of training materials  
• Monitoring current legal developments for the practice and key industries; informing attorneys of important events through emails, bulletins, training sessions or other appropriate means; preparing communications and tailored thought leadership materials for clients regarding these developments (including in pitches, newsletters, client presentations)
• Utilizing attorneys within DTT to support the delivery of the KM effort, coordinating their involvement, seeking partner feedback, and review
• Identifying, collecting and organizing work product for the practice group in the relevant knowledge management database
• Selecting preferred documents for each transaction and identifying precedents for future use; adding annotations and other ‘value-add’ commentary to the documents where appropriate

We’d love to hear from you if you:

• Possess extensive knowledge of legal documents and legal practice in intellectual property, technology transactions, and data privacy
• Demonstrate outstanding communication skills, both written and verbal
• Exhibit meticulous attention to detail

And have:

• A J.D., a Bachelor of Laws, or an equivalent
• A minimum of five (5) years of relevant law firm experience as a practicing attorney in intellectual property, technology transactions, and data privacy

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
• And more!

Additionally, we have a range of diversity programming including Global Affinity Groups. These groups provide a firmwide platform to share experiences and advice as well as an opportunity to participate in a supportive network with common interests to help make life at the firm even better.

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