Knowledge Strategy Lawyer (Finance)

We invite you to review our current business services professionals openings to learn about the opportunities available across the firm. About Us Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP has forged a reputation as one of the most prestigious law firms in the world. Relying on innovation, intellect, teamwork and tenacity, our lawyers deliver the highest quality advice and novel solutions to our clients’ legal issues. We are known for handling the most complex transactions, litigation/controversy issues, and regulatory matters, as well as for the strong partnerships we build with clients and each other. Our attorneys, who reflect a broad range of experiences and perspectives, work together seamlessly across 50-plus practices and 21 offices in the world’s major financial centers. The Opportunity We are hiring a Knowledge Strategy Lawyer (KSL) who will support the Finance practice with its knowledge management, practice solutions, and innovation strategy as well as help develop and implement projects to meet the practice group’s needs. The role includes creating, collecting, maintaining and sharing core practice materials and key know-how, and collaborating to support the team on the integration of appropriate legal technology, including AI-powered tools and solutions, into their workflows. The KSL draws upon their legal technical, practice and market expertise, and partners with attorneys and relevant business services teams, to enhance the service we provide to clients through expanded use of Knowledge Management (KM) best practices, advanced technologies and improved processes. Responsibilities Knowledge Strategy Partners with practice leadership, attorneys and Knowledge Strategy Counsel to assess knowledge needs and develop and implement a strategy and plan to address them. Establishes proper mechanism for regular review of the knowledge strategy and its execution. Works with the Knowledge Strategy Counsel, KM & Practice Solutions team and other technology and business services teams to evaluate and pilot legal technology, AI tools, and client-facing applications that enhance the delivery of legal services. Knowledge Resources Gathers attorney feedback, assesses attorney workflow, identifies knowledge management and practice solutions needs and implements appropriate solutions and best practices to increase effectiveness and efficiency in the delivery of services within the practice group. Creates, updates and maintains key know-how assets, including model forms, practice notes, checklists, best practices and how-to guides, training materials and other substantive content for the practice group. Identifies, maintains and curates collections of precedents. Conducts matter debriefs with attorneys to support know-how collections. Ensures knowledge resources are readily accessible in the designated practice site, document management system or other know-how repository, and remain current and aligned with practice needs. Verifies data accuracy