Friedman Williams
Knowledge and Innovation Attorney New York NY
Job ID: 19952
The KIA will support the Assigned PG with their knowledge management and innovation needs. The KIA will serve as a legal knowledge, market, and practical resource to the practice group, primarily responsible for implementing and managing knowledge management, content organization, and other priorities for the Assigned PG. This includes preparing/drafting, collecting, organizing, curating, and maintaining core practice content and “know how” (e.g., model and form documents, thought leadership materials, trainings, and substantive client presentations); capturing, maintaining, and optimizing experience data; sharing knowledge across the group; keeping attorneys abreast of current practice trends and developments; supporting substantive training initiatives; identifying attorney practice pain points for improvement; and raising awareness and adoption of practice technology solutions relevant to the Assigned PG.
In this capacity, the KIA will:
Knowledge and Content Management:
- Draft/prepare, update, and manage model documents, forms and templates, internal and client facing memoranda on practice legal issues, practice process checklists, training materials, and other required knowledge assets;
- Monitor and share with practitioners recent, relevant legal developments and current market practice developments and trends;
- Collect, curate, and contribute content to contributing articles, client presentations, client alerts, and other content that position the Firm as a thought leader;
- Assess the Assigned PG’s knowledge needs, and define and implement a plan to meet those needs;
- Collect and maintain matter/experience data for the Assigned PG, leveraging the firm’s experience platform (Foundation) and custom matter intelligence dashboard;
- Promote and encourage use of the Firm’s new Knowledge Management system within the Assigned PG, and maintain and continuously update content within the system;
- Provide direct support to individual practitioners in the Assigned PG to assist them with locating practice-related internal and external knowledge resources;
- Identify practice-related training needs and coordinate with the Assigned PG’s leadership and our Talent Development department to organize, design and deliver relevant training for associates;
- Provide regular training on knowledge resources and innovative technology solutions to the Assigned PG’s lawyers and other timekeepers;
- Coordinate with peers in other practice areas to exchange best practices in knowledge resources developed by each area;
- Potentially support additional practice groups as necessary; and
- Work beyond scheduled hours as necessary and travel as required.
Technology and Innovation:
- Identify practice pain-points and use cases for legal technology tools, recommend solutions, and contribute to the design and/or customization of legal tech solutions, including facilitating administration of pilot plans or proofs of concept, communicating and driving adoption around launch of new solutions;
- Help evaluate emerging technologies and propose their potential applications in legal processes;
- Support and collaborate with colleagues in the Practice Innovation & Legal Solutions Department to promote and support Department-wide initiatives;
- Participate in the continuous development of internal policies and processes to foster innovation and best practice KM;
- Foster relationships with industry peers, legal technology providers, and other stakeholders; and
- Stay abreast of industry trends and best practices, fostering a culture of knowledge sharing and best practice sharing amongst practice areas and the global KIA team.
Proficiencies:
- Prior experience practicing as an M&A attorney, predominantly on public company transactions and Delaware law matters (at least 5 years required);
- Experience with knowledge management and legal innovation practices (preferred);
- Advanced knowledge of the workflows and core needs of public company M&A lawyers;
- Advanced proficiency in researching and drafting relevant legal documents and content, including model documents, forms and templates, internal and client facing memoranda on legal issues, practice process checklists, training material articles, client presentations, and client alerts;
- Familiarity with legal innovation and legal technology ecosystem;
- Proficiency in developing training curricula and learning and development best practices;
- Competency with firm software programs;
- Advanced proficiency in document management search functionality and systems;
- Familiarity with change management, project management and process improvement;
- Ability to handle multiple projects, and prioritize effectively;
- Ability to work independently, and collaborate as a team member; and
- Desire for continuous learning, demonstrating a clear interest in, and ability to adapt to, new technologies.
Qualifications:
- Law degree and current bar admission or equivalent in the jurisdiction of your assigned Firm office and in the jurisdiction of your home state if different (required);
- Prior experience practicing as an M&A attorney, predominantly on public company transactions and Delaware law matters (required);
- At least 5 years of law firm practitioner experience (required); and
- Experience in a knowledge management role and/or legal innovation practices (preferred).
Please send your resume directly to doconnell@friedmanwilliams.com