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-timeLondon • United KingdomSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates deep subject matter knowledge in litigation, regulatory, or tax practices, with a focus on developing and executing knowledge management strategies. Proven ability to lead and manage teams, drive AI-based workflow implementations, and provide market insights based on extensive deal datasets.

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JD Or EquivalentAdmission To US State BarPractice Management ExperienceExperience In A Management RoleLitigation, Regulatory, Or Tax Practices Expertise

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Hard Skills

Knowledge Management Strategy DevelopmentAI-Based Workflow ImplementationData AnalysisMarket Insight PreparationDeal Structure Understanding

Soft Skills

Team LeadershipCollaborationStrategic ThinkingCommunication

Tools & Technologies

Legal Innovation ToolsData Management Systems

Certifications & Qualifications

JD Or EquivalentAdmission To US State Bar

Industry Keywords

LitigationRegulatory FrameworksTax PracticesProfessional ServicesPractice Group Management

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead, manage, and supervise KM colleagues assigned to the Practice Group, including KM Counsel and KM Lawyers
Provide guidance and support the growth and development of KM Team members
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 KM Team
Provide recommendations on recruiting strategy for the KM Team
Distill extensive internal deal datasets to prepare market insights for internal and external use
Monitor the deal landscape, focusing on the Firm’s data and experience
Identify emerging trends for practice leadership
Lead development of materials communicating insights to practice group members, clients, and prospective clients
Collaborate with Technology & IS leadership, including the Legal Innovation team
Drive development and implementation of AI-based workflows to streamline extraction and analysis of key deal provisions from Firm databases and operative documents
Develop and execute the Practice Group’s KM strategy
Establish annual and ongoing priorities
Ensure adequate resourcing
Oversee all aspects of the Practice Group’s 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 the Practice Group’s strategy and priorities
Strong ability to quickly build a deep understanding of the areas of expertise and nature of services provided by the Practice Group and KM Team
JD or equivalent
Admission to at least one US State Bar or other jurisdiction in which the firm operates
Progressively responsible practice management experience in a legal or other professional services environment
Experience in a management role
Experience as a practicing attorney with a leading international law firm
Significant experience in litigation, regulatory, or tax practices

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance
Group income protection
Life assurance
Pension plan
Wellness programs
Employee discounts
Global Affinity Groups
Bonuses awarded in recognition of individual and firm performance
Potential flexible working schedule with hybrid and in-office presence