A leading asset management practice is seeking a Senior Knowledge Management Attorney to drive the development and execution of its private funds knowledge management strategy. The role combines deep private funds expertise with knowledge management leadership, supporting lawyers across multiple practice groups while enhancing resources, processes, training, and market intelligence.
Client Details
A global law firm with a sophisticated asset management practice advising clients across private funds, investment management, regulatory, and derivatives matters. The firm is committed to innovation, professional development, knowledge sharing, and delivering high-quality legal services through collaboration across offices and business functions.
Description
- Develop and maintain knowledge management systems to support legal teams.
- Collaborate with attorneys to identify and implement best practices for sharing legal knowledge.
- Create and manage templates, precedents, and other legal resources.
- Train legal teams on knowledge-sharing tools and systems.
- Analyze and organize legal data to ensure accessibility and usability.
- Monitor industry trends to ensure the company remains at the forefront of knowledge management practices.
- Provide guidance on the integration of technology to enhance knowledge-sharing processes.
- Ensure compliance with legal and regulatory requirements in knowledge management practices.
Profile
A successful candidate should have:
- J.D. degree and admission to practice in the relevant jurisdiction.
- 10-15 years of relevant private funds or asset management experience.
- Experience advising on sponsor-side fund formation and institutional investor matters.
- Significant large law firm experience, with at least 5 years in a large law firm preferred.
- Knowledge management experience, including working with forms, precedents, and legal resources.
- Strong drafting and writing skills, particularly relating to partnership and fundraising agreements.
- Excellent research, analytical, and communication abilities.
- Proven project management, organizational, and prioritization skills.
- Ability to build credibility with lawyers and professional staff across multiple offices.
- Comfortable managing multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.
- Ability to analyze competing approaches, build consensus, and drive implementation.
- Experience using legal technology, intranet, and internet-based resources.
- Data analysis and information management skills or willingness to develop them.
- Strong attention to detail and process improvement mindset.
Job Offer
- Salary range of $250,000 - $375,000.
- Eligibility for a discretionary year-end bonus.
- Opportunity to lead strategic knowledge management initiatives within a premier private funds practice.
- Significant exposure to senior lawyers, practice leaders, and cross-functional teams.
- Opportunity to shape training, innovation, legal resources, and best practices.
- Collaborative, multi-office working environment with a strong focus on professional development and knowledge sharing.