Description/Job Summary

　　The Knowledge Management Lawyer (KML) for Registered Funds is responsible for helping to develop the group's knowledge strategy and implementing projects to meet the group's knowledge needs. With the support of the Knowledge Department, this role develops best practices to increase effectiveness and efficiency within the practice group and works closely on a day-to-day basis with attorneys to ensure adoption. The KML will leverage their legal expertise and understanding of the needs of practicing attorneys to create and organize research materials, standard forms, model documents, matter profiles, other data compilations, substantive know-how and precedents. This role is also responsible for active thought leadership and business development by monitoring and sharing market developments, and trends in the law or business environment, identifying areas to develop for both the group and new and existing clients.

　　Additionally, the KML works with practice group leadership to ensure operational efficiency and to support the practice group's operations, including analysis of practice group financial performance, matter management, support of key client initiatives and other related areas.

　　Responsibilities/Duties

　　Knowledge Strategy

　　Coordinate with the Knowledge Department and practice group attorneys to develop and implement solutions and best practices to increase efficiency in the practice group

　　Coordinate with the Data Analytics and Practice Technology and Innovation teams to evaluate and pilot legal technology, artificial intelligence applications, and client-facing applications that enhance the delivery of legal services

　　Knowledge Resources & Practice Intelligence

　　Develop, organize and maintain forms, precedents, checklists, data points, and other work product and substantive know-how for the practice group; ensure such content is continuously up-to-date and leveraged by attorneys

　　Work with attorneys to ensure matter profiles capturing matter descriptions and transaction details are completed timely in a timely fashion in the matter profiling system

　　Assist with setting up a process for producing closing binders and collecting valuable precedent information; periodically review transaction information, highlight trends and make recommendations for template form changes, refined procedural focal points and negotiating positions

　　Practice Management

　　Support practice group leadership with practice group operations including resource planning/staffing, talent management, pricing and matter management, client initiatives, group meetings and retreats and other related areas

　　Identify opportunities for improvement, innovation and efficiency in practice group operations and develop solutions and action plans

　　Collaborate with Finance to analyze and report on key performance indicators, make recommendations for appropriate actions to improve group financial performance, monitor progress and execute on related action items

　　Monitor and inform the group of important legal and market developments; supporting the writing and publication of external client alerts on such developments

　　Assist in identifying issues and developments of relevance to key clients

　　Author and publish research on legal developments or new areas of law relevant to the group

　　Business Development

　　Lead practice-driven business development initiatives, including preparation of materials for pitches and client presentations

　　Coordinate requests between partners and business development in compiling research on existing or prospective clients

　　Monitor and disseminate information relating to client preferences and compliance protocols, including updates and changes into transaction templates, forms, due diligence forms, and transaction guides

　　Training & Mentorship

　　Work with firm's Legal Training and Development team to identify practice-related training needs of the group: develop and deliver group training, materials, workshop sessions, seminars, and CLE programs targeted towards attorneys

　　Mentor associates by providing them with best practices and assisting them with locating practice-related knowledge resources and documents.

　　Be a source of legal, market, and practical expertise for all members of the group, including providing direct support for client matters

　　Collaboration

　　Collaborate and coordinate efforts with the Investment Funds and Regulatory Funds KMLs to ensure seamless support for the Firm's Funds practice

　　Coordinate with other support groups and departments of the Firm to improve content, procedures and communications to stream-line processes and satisfy various departmental needs

　　Provide other knowledge support to the practice group as may be assigned by the Practice Group Head, Chief Knowledge & Innovation Officer or Knowledge Management Director

　　Required Skills

　　Extensive knowledge of relevant legal practices and documents

　　Outstanding communication, both written and verbal

　　Self-starter and highly motivated

　　Strong customer service and prompt response time to incoming requests

　　Attention to detail and excellent organizational skills

　　Ability to solve problems, both technical issues and situations involving collaboration with attorneys and non-legal staff/departments

　　Demonstrates good business judgments and analytical skills

　　Required Experience

　　Minimum of seven years of Registered Funds experience requiredRequired Education

　　J.D. or equivalent Details

　　Salary Information

　　The estimated base salary range for this position is $265k to $310k at the time of posting. The actual salary offered will depend on a variety of factors, including without limitation, the qualifications of the individual applicant for the position, years of relevant experience, level of education attained, certifications or other professional licenses held, and if applicable, the location in which the applicant lives and/or from which they will be performing the job. This role is exempt meaning it is not overtime pay eligible.

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