Knowledge Management Lawyer (US Restructuring & Special Situations)

Latham & Watkins is a global law firm consistently ranked among the top firms in the world. The success of our firm is largely determined by our commitment to hire and develop the very best and brightest, creating a team that provides our clients with the highest quality of work and service. We are driven by our core values: respect, innovation, and collaboration.  

The Knowledge Management Lawyer will be responsible for managing the creation, organization, and delivery of knowledge assets for the Restructuring & Special Situations Practice Group (the “Practice”) in the US to help our attorneys to work at the highest level.  The Knowledge Management Lawyer will support the delivery of a broad portfolio of knowledge services for the Practice, including the monitoring of legal, market, and regulatory developments, the preparation of communications and tailored thought leadership pieces for clients, the creation of standard forms, guidance notes and training materials, and the collation and organization of precedent.

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.

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.

Other key responsibilities include:

• Monitoring current legal, market, and industry developments and preparing high-quality communications and thought leadership materials for attorneys, client teams, and clients regarding these developments, including in pitches, newsletters, client presentations, client alerts, and blog posts
• Identifying, drafting, and maintaining Latham standard forms, precedent, and guidance materials based on the review of legal, market, and industry developments (including, without limitation, with respect to retention agreements)
• Coordinating and monitoring KM projects under the firm’s KM Initiative, working with the attorneys to bring these to fruition and to ensure they meet the team’s strategic objectives
• Identifying, collecting, and organizing precedent and other work product for the Practice in the firm’s knowledge management databases and, where relevant, creating intranet sites to ensure easy access to the Practice’s knowhow
• Supporting the Practice’s internal training programs, including setting the curriculum, delegating presentation tasks, preparing training materials, and delivering training
• 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 technical legal knowledge in the insolvency and restructuring sectors and in-depth industry knowledge, including familiarity with the major players in the industry and an understanding of terminology and resources
• Demonstrate meticulous attention to detail
• Exhibit outstanding communication skills, both written and verbal

And have:

• A J.D., Bachelor of Laws, or equivalent
• A minimum of five (5) years of relevant law firm experience as a practicing attorney with extensive experience working on insolvency and restructuring transactions involving corporations, banks, creditors’ committees, hedge funds, sponsors, and other financial institutions

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.

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