Legal Staff Information Technology in Kansas City, MO

Law Firm

Kansas City, MO

Legal Staff Information Technology in Kansas City, MO

Legal Staff

Min 5 yrs required

No

Job TitleData Architect
Experience5+ years
Salary$124,000 - $240,000

H1: K&L Gates Seeking Data Architect with 5+ Years Experience

H2: Join Our Team and Make an Impact as a Data Architect at K&L Gates

K&L Gates is a global law firm with a commitment to innovation, diversity, and impactful work. Our IT department is seeking a Data Architect to design data structures and infrastructure for data extraction and organization. This role involves collaborating with departments, creating pipelines and transformations, and supporting business objectives.

Key Relationships:
- Report to Data Scientist
- Work with Global IT Teams
- Establish relationships with departments, IT peers, architects, directors, executives, and vendors
- Work with cross-functional teams from Business Development, Finance, HR, Reporting, and Records

Essential Duties:
- Collaborate with data stakeholders to understand data sources and enhance data strategy
- Support business decision-making through data analysis
- Develop and maintain data architectures, standards, and strategies
- Design and implement scalable, reliable, and secure data pipelines
- Gather requirements and prioritize data needs for initiatives
- Incorporate AI and machine learning into development process
- Ensure consistency and interoperability across technology landscape
- Identify and optimize performance bottlenecks
- Create and maintain documentation
- Ensure data science outputs are effective for business operations
- Design and implement data insight products and services
- Collaborate with other elements of the firm's data function
- Act as a solutions expert and support applications, software, code, and workflows
- Prioritize system stability, reliability, and scalability
- Stay informed about industry trends and emerging technologies
- Design data platform for unified data ecosystem
- Enforce data governance and security policies
- Work with QA team to assist with testing efforts
- Act as an exemplary Enterprise Applications Team member
- Engage in self-training and professional development
- Participate in cross-departmental Data Control Board
- Provide technical leadership and mentorship
- Meet with vendors to identify training and development opportunities
- Proactively stay updated on technologies
- Perform job functions in office or remote setting

Experience and Skills Required:
- Bachelor's degree in computer science, statistics, applied mathematics, or related field
- Ability to multitask and work under pressure
- Strong communication skills
- 5+ years of experience in data engineering or related roles
- Expertise in managing large-scale Azure big data solutions
- Proficiency in 2+ coding or scripting languages
- Ability to acquire and assess data from various sources
- Familiarity with global data handling and regulatory standards, specifically in legal industry
- Experience delivering cross-functional projects
- Advanced knowledge of KCS methodology
- Applicable industry certifications
- Experience influencing and collaborating with multiple departments
- Familiarity with distributed systems and organizational structures

Additional Abilities Required:
- Flexibility to work nights and weekends
- Ability to present ideas and lead meetings
- Ability to work on a team with members in different locations
- Ability to travel
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and other tools
- Ability to work in office or remote setting
- Manual dexterity for computer use and office equipment
- Ability to work at a fast pace with interruptions

Compensation Salary: $124,000 - $240,000

The compensation salary for this position will be determined during the interview process and may vary based on experience, expertise, and market factors.

K&L Gates is an equal opportunity employer, committed to making employment decisions based on merit. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, gender, parental status, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, familial status, domestic violence victim status, military and veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. We also comply with federal and state disability laws and provide reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities.

Benefits:
- Medical/Prescription Drug Coverage
- Back-up Child/Elder Care
- Dental Insurance
- Wellness Program
- Vision Insurance
- Pre-tax Commuting Benefits
- 401(k) Retirement Plan and Profit Sharing
- Business Travel Accident Insurance
- Short- and Long-term Disability Protection
- Pet Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Health Advocacy Services
- Paid Time Off
- Identity Protection/Restoration and Fraud Insurance
- Parental Leave
- Student Loan Refinancing and Assistance
- Paid Holidays
- Addiction Resources
- Family Building Benefits
- Breast Milk Delivery and Lactation Support Services
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Employee Assistance Program
- Professional Development and CLE Credit Opportunities
- 529 Deductions
- Relocation
- Accident Insurance
- Employee Referral Program
- Critical Illness Insurance
- Hybrid/Remote Work Opportunities
- Hospital Indemnity Insurance
- Perks including Technology, Entertainment, and Travel Discount Programs
- Bereavement Leave
- All other benefits required by law.

Join our team and make a difference at K&L Gates as a Data Architect. We offer a dynamic and inclusive environment that values diversity and supports professional development. Apply now and take the next step in your career.