Knowledge Management Attorney - Regulatory and Government Affairs

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The Knowledge Management Attorney will be a member of the Knowledge Department and will work closely with Regulatory and Government Affairs partners and leadership in the Regulatory and Government Affairs practice to support the practice’s KM needs and initiatives, including by providing foundational knowledge tools and by optimizing relevant technology solutions.

This position can sit in any of our US office locations and offers a hybrid work schedule.

• Formulates and regularly assesses, prioritizes and updates the practice’s KM plan with its leadership and partners to support the practice’s strategy, business and legal needs, with regular reports to the Knowledge Department and the practice.
• Curates, creates, updates and/or makes available relevant forms, checklists, precedents and other substantive content for the practice.
• Identifies and summarizes relevant legal, market and industry developments on a timely basis.
• Captures and analyzes market trends and key data points to share with the practice and its clients, including by optimizing our experience database.
• Optimizes collaboration between attorneys and offices through practical communications, including through a content & collaboration page.
• Analyzes questions and improves workflow processes to facilitate matter management, including process maps and technology solutions.
• Improves efficiency of the practice by optimizing technology, including through artificial intelligence-based solutions, document automation and data analytics.
• Develops and implements training programs for the practice, both for internal and client-focused purposes.
• Coordinates and oversees other attorneys’ targeted KM contributions.
• Drafts external client alerts and other thought leadership on relevant developments.
• Collaborates with other business groups, including innovation & IT, professional development, business development & marketing and our international knowledge group.
• Functions as an ambassador for the Knowledge department to raise awareness and highlight the value of the firm’s KM program, increase engagement and use of the KM tools and information resources, including through training, and encourage a knowledge-sharing culture.
• Participates in KM and practice meetings to share best practices in the Knowledge department and the practice.
• Performs such other duties as requested by the Knowledge department and the practice, including working beyond scheduled hours as necessary and occasional travel.

Familiarity with relevant legal technologies is a plus. Superior verbal and written communication skills and meticulous attention to detail. Advanced proficiency in drafting legal documents & related content and in conducting research. Expert knowledge of the typical workflows and needs of attorneys in the practice. Demonstrated project management skills and the ability to analyze and solve problems in an effective and timely matter.

Demonstrated passion for KM, technology, innovation and change. Prior substantive legal experience in one or more of the practice’s subgroups, including Data Protection, Privacy & Security;
Environmental; FDA Regulatory;
Financial Regulatory & Technology;
Government Affairs & Public Policy;
Government Contracts;
Healthcare Regulatory;
National Security & Global Trade;
Telecom; and Transportation Regulatory. Attorneys with significant experience may be considered for a Knowledge Management Counsel role.

• JD.

• J.D. from ABA accredited law school. Admission to state bar where licensed to practice.

• 5 years’ experience as an attorney in a law firm or in a relevant government agency or in-house department.

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