Knowledge Management Attorney – Private Companies

Cooley LLP

. Identify, draft and maintain standard forms, precedent and guidance materials with practice group leadership and attorneys .

Posted 9/16/2026full-timeCalifornia • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $225,000 - $320,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in legal practice management, including the development and automation of standard forms and templates, while effectively collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance legal technology solutions. Proficient in risk assessment and mitigation strategies within a fast-paced legal environment.

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Juris Doctor(ate)Legal Practice ManagementMicrosoft Office Suite ProficiencyAutomation of Legal ProcessesRisk Assessment and Mitigation

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Hard Skills

Standard Forms DevelopmentTemplate AutomationAutomated Testing MethodologiesUsability TestingLegal Language AnalysisProject ManagementData Product DevelopmentLegal Software ProficiencyAnalytical SkillsAttention to Detail

Soft Skills

Excellent Communication SkillsCollaboration SkillsLeadership SkillsProblem-Solving SkillsInterpersonal Skills

Tools & Technologies

IManageLegal SoftwareDigital PlatformsPractice Group Knowledge Management

Certifications & Qualifications

Active Bar MembershipRegistered In-House Counsel

Industry Keywords

Legal TechnologyPractice Group ServicesLegal EngineeringQuality AssuranceContinuous Learning

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Identify, draft and maintain standard forms, precedent and guidance materials with practice group leadership and attorneys
Coordinate and monitor collection, deployment and maintenance of standard forms and practice group knowledge across Cooley’s software portfolio
Serve as a subject matter expert for practice group attorneys, Practice Engineering, Practice Innovation and other stakeholders
Consult on creation and deployment of new tools, processes and data products for the assigned practice group and clients
Prepare thought leadership materials for attorneys and clients regarding practice group services and software
Partner with product managers and practitioners to prioritize form collection, template automation and automated testing
Assist with automation of practice group work product and processes
Develop automated testing methodologies for updated legal language via digital platforms
Assist with usability and accessibility testing of legal software
Identify risks and vulnerabilities in legal work product produced with AI-powered and deterministic software, and collaborate on mitigation strategies
Promote continuous learning across the assigned practice group
Foster relationships among practitioners, QA, software engineering, legal engineering and operations
Perform other duties as assigned or required

Requirements

What you’ll need

After orientation at Cooley LLP, exhibit proficiency in the Microsoft Office suite, iManage and other firm applications
Ability to work extended and/or weekend hours, as required
Ability to travel, as required
4+ years of experience as a practicing attorney, preferably with a large law firm
Active member in good standing or registered in-house counsel of the bar(s) in all jurisdictions from which you regularly work, as well as the jurisdiction in which your assigned office is located, if applicable
Juris Doctor(ate) or non-US equivalent
Strong analytical skills with attention to detail for identifying defects and inconsistencies
Demonstrated commitment to structuring forms and templates for minimal and ease-of-maintenance
In-depth industry knowledge, including familiarity with the major players in the designated practice area
Ability to solve problems relating to both technical issues and situations involving the coordination of practicing attorneys, technical resources, business stakeholders
Ability to manage a portfolio of complex projects and open-ended investigations
Self-starter willing to raise issues and propose solutions in advance of asks from the practice
Strong leadership in shaping software testing processes
Excellent communication and collaboration skills across technical and legal teams
Ability to effectively assess risks and propose solutions to systematically reduce risk
Comfortable working in a fast-paced legal technology environment with cross-functional teams
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to translate technical concepts to legal professionals and senior executives
Ability to influence and collaborate with multiple stakeholders across various departments (legal, IS, etc.)
Ability to work effectively in a highly matrixed team environment
Outstanding communication skills

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical insurance
Health savings account
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Health and/or dependent care flexible spending accounts
Pre-tax commuter benefits
Life insurance
AD&D
Long-term care coverage
Backup care for children and/or adults
Other parental support benefits
Firm-paid life insurance
Firm-paid AD&D
LTD
Short term medical benefits
21 days of Paid Time Off (PTO)
10 paid holidays each year
Generous parental leave
Fertility benefits