Associate Director of Knowledge Management, Senior KM Counsel - Litigation, Tax, DTT, P&C

Latham & Watkins

. Lead, manage, and supervise KM colleagues assigned to the Practice Group, including KM Counsel and KM Lawyers .

Posted 10/7/2026full-timeUnited StatesSenior💰 $300,000 - $380,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive experience in managing Knowledge Management teams within legal practices, with a strong focus on litigation, regulatory, and tax practices. Capable of developing and executing KM strategies while ensuring compliance with market standards and confidentiality requirements.

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Knowledge Management LeadershipLitigation ExpertiseRegulatory FrameworksJD or EquivalentUS State Bar Admission

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Hard Skills

Practice ManagementMarket Insights DevelopmentAI-Based Workflow ImplementationData AnalysisDeal Structure Knowledge

Soft Skills

Team LeadershipCollaborationStrategic ThinkingCommunication

Tools & Technologies

Legal Innovation ToolsDatabase Management Systems

Certifications & Qualifications

JD or EquivalentUS State Bar Admission

Industry Keywords

LitigationRegulatory PracticesTax PracticesKM Resource DevelopmentConfidential Information Management

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead, manage, and supervise KM colleagues assigned to the Practice Group, including KM Counsel and KM Lawyers
Guide KM colleagues and support their growth and development
Develop and oversee implementation of a framework for practicing lawyers’ involvement in Practice Group KM activities
Ensure appropriate allocation of workflow and responsibility between practicing lawyers and the KM Team
Provide recommendations on KM Team recruiting strategy
Distill extensive internal deal datasets to prepare market insights for internal and external use
Monitor the deal landscape and identify emerging trends for practice leadership
Lead development of materials communicating market information to practice group members, clients, and prospective clients
Collaborate with Technology & IS leadership and the Legal Innovation team
Drive development and implementation of AI-based workflows for extracting and analyzing key deal provisions from firm databases and operative documents
Protect and maintain highly sensitive, confidential, privileged, financial, and proprietary information
Report to the Director of Global Knowledge Management and collaborate with Practice Group Chairs
Develop and execute the Practice Group KM strategy, establish priorities, ensure adequate resourcing, and oversee KM activities and workflow

Requirements

What you’ll need

Deep subject matter knowledge of litigation, regulatory, or tax practices, including market standards, deal structures, and regulatory frameworks relevant to KM resource development
Strong ability to quickly and fully understand Practice Group strategy and priorities
Strong ability to quickly build a deep understanding of Practice Group and KM Team expertise and services
JD or equivalent
Admission to at least one US State Bar or other jurisdiction in which the firm operates
Minimum of 10 years of progressively responsible practice management experience in a legal or other professional services environment
Minimum of 10 years of experience in a management role
Minimum of 8 years as a practicing attorney with a leading international law firm
Significant experience in litigation, regulatory, or tax practices

Benefits

Comp & perks

Healthcare, life and disability insurance
A generous 401k plan
At least 11 paid holidays per year
PTO program that accrues 23 days during the first year of employment and grows with tenure
Well-being programs, including mental health services, mindfulness and resiliency, medical resources, and well-being events
Professional development programs
Employee discounts
Affinity groups, networks, and coalitions for lawyers and staff
Bonuses awarded in recognition of individual and firm performance
Flexible working schedule allowing for a hybrid and in-office presence (may be eligible)