Associate Director, Senior KM Counsel - Finance

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

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates deep subject matter expertise in finance transactions and regulatory frameworks, alongside strong leadership in managing Knowledge Management (KM) teams and developing effective KM strategies. Proven ability to analyze market insights and implement AI-based workflows to enhance operational efficiency.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Finance Transactions ExpertiseKnowledge Management Strategy DevelopmentLeadership in Legal Practice ManagementAI-Based Workflow ImplementationJD or Equivalent Qualification

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Hard Skills

Finance TransactionsRegulatory FrameworksMarket StandardsDeal StructuresKM Resource DevelopmentData AnalysisWorkflow ManagementPractice Group StrategyInternal Deal DatasetsEmerging Trends Identification

Soft Skills

Team LeadershipCollaborationCommunicationStrategic ThinkingMentoring

Tools & Technologies

AI WorkflowsLegal Innovation ToolsData Management Systems

Certifications & Qualifications

JD or EquivalentAdmission to US State Bar

Industry Keywords

Legal ServicesKnowledge ManagementPractice ManagementProfessional ServicesInternational Law Firm

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 to KM colleagues’ growth and development
Develop a framework and oversee implementation of practicing lawyers’ involvement in the Practice Group’s KM activities
Ensure appropriate allocation of workflow and responsibility between practicing lawyers and the 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 information 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 KM strategy for the Practice Group
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 finance transactions, including market standards, deal and matter 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 the nature of services provided by the Practice Group and the KM Team
A JD or its equivalent
Admission to at least one US State Bar or other jurisdiction in which the firm operates
Progressively responsible practice management experience in legal or other professional services environment
Experience in a management role
Experience as a practicing attorney with a leading international law firm, with significant experience in finance transactions

Benefits

Comp & perks

Generous total compensation package with bonuses awarded in recognition of both individual and firm performance
Health insurance
Group income protection
Life assurance
Pension plan
Wellness programs
Employee discounts
Global Affinity Groups and supportive networking opportunities