Practice Innovation and Knowledge Attorney (Corporate/Transactional)

5-10 yrs required

Full-time

No

Paul Hastings has been recognized as one of the Best Places to Work for LGBTQ Equality by the Human Rights Campaign Foundation in their 2021 Corporate Equality Index.



Practice Innovation and Knowledge Attorney (Corporate/Transactional) at Leading International Law Firm

Overview:
Paul Hastings, a top international law firm, is seeking a dynamic and experienced Practice Innovation and Knowledge Attorney to support certain corporate practice groups with their knowledge management and innovation needs. This role will be responsible for implementing and managing knowledge management and innovation projects and priorities, as well as promoting and encouraging the use of the firm's new Knowledge Management system within the practice area. The ideal candidate will have a background in Finance, Financial Restructuring, Investment Funds, and/or Energy and Infrastructure, as well as experience with knowledge management and legal innovation practices.

Key Responsibilities:

- Assess the knowledge needs of assigned practice areas and develop a plan to meet those needs
- Work closely with practice area lawyers to collect and update deal experience data and manage model documents, internal and client facing memoranda, and other knowledge assets
- Promote and contribute to internal knowledge collections and resources for practices, positioning the firm as a thought leader in transactional practices and legal innovation
- Provide direct support and training to individual practitioners in locating practice-related knowledge resources
- Initiate and coordinate legal knowledge projects and technologies in assigned practice areas
- Identify practice-related training needs and coordinate with attorneys and business development to design and deliver relevant training
- Collaborate with peers in other practice areas to exchange best practices in knowledge resources
- Identify practice pain-points and recommend legal technology solutions, contributing to the design and development of such solutions
- Evaluate emerging technologies and propose their potential applications in legal processes
- Support and collaborate with colleagues in the Practice Innovation & Legal Solutions Department to promote and support department-wide initiatives
- Foster relationships with industry peers, legal technology providers, and other stakeholders
- Attend conferences and events to stay updated on industry trends and best practices

Qualifications:

- Law degree and current bar admission (required)
- At least 5 years of law firm practitioner experience in Finance, Financial Restructuring, Investment Funds, and/or Energy and Infrastructure (preferred)
- Experience with knowledge management and/or legal innovation practices (preferred)
- Expert legal knowledge and practice skills in assigned practice areas
- Expert proficiency in English language and legal research techniques
- Familiarity with legal innovation and technology ecosystem
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and legal-specific technologies
- Familiarity with change management, project management, and process improvement

Benefits:

- Competitive salary with opportunity for bonuses based on individual contribution and firm profitability
- Comprehensive benefits program, including medical, dental, vision, life/AD&D, long term care, and disability insurance
- Flexible spending and health savings accounts
- Healthcare concierge and advocacy services
- 401k plan and profit sharing
- Generous paid time off and 10 paid holidays per year
- Family support programs, including parental leave and childcare assistance
- Wellness programs and employee assistance program
- Retirement plan consulting and anniversary bonus program
- Professional development programs and transportation allowance
- International travel insurance and auto/home/legal insurance
- Pet insurance and employee discounts

Diversity and Inclusion:

At Paul Hastings, diversity and inclusion are key initiatives. The firm has various affinity networks and initiatives to promote a supportive and inclusive environment for all employees. Paul Hastings has been recognized as one of the Best Places to Work for LGBTQ Equality by the Human Rights Campaign Foundation in their 2021 Corporate Equality Index.

Join our team at Paul Hastings and be a part of a global law firm committed to service, innovation, and professional growth. Apply now for the Practice Innovation and Knowledge Attorney role and take the next step in your legal career!

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Medical, Dental, Vision, Life/AD&D, Long Term Care, Short and Long Term Disability, Flexible Spending Account, Health Savings Account, Healthcare Concierge and Advocacy, 401k Plan, Profit Sharing, 10 Paid Holidays, PTO, Family Support including Pediatric Mental Health and Parental Support, Paid Parental Leave, Fertility Benefits, Breast Milk Shipping, Back-up Child Care, Elder Care, and Tutoring, Wellness Programs, Retirement Plan Consulting, Anniversary Bonus Program, Professional Development Programs, Transportation Allowance, Commuter Benefits, International Travel Insurance, Auto/Home/Legal Insurance, Pet Insurance, Employee discounts, and more!

English

Law degree and current bar admission or equivalent in the jurisdiction of the Firm office.

Interested candidates can apply by submitting their resume, cover letter, and any relevant materials through the firm's online application portal.

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