Senior Knowledge Management Attorney - Private Funds

Job Description

Job Description

Senior Knowledge Management Attorney – Private Funds

Direct Counsel is seeking a Senior Knowledge Management Attorney – Private Funds with 10–15 years of relevant experience to join a leading global law firm and its highly regarded Private Funds practice.

Locations

Boston or New York

Position Overview

This is a unique opportunity for a senior private funds attorney with substantial asset management experience to play a leading role in developing and implementing knowledge management strategy for a sophisticated Private Funds practice. The ideal candidate will have experience with both sponsor-side fund formation and institutional investor representation , along with demonstrated knowledge management experience involving forms, precedents, and practice resources.

The role will be primarily focused on knowledge management and practice innovation, with selected client-facing legal work expected to comprise no more than approximately 25% of the attorney's time.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and implementation of the Private Funds group's knowledge management strategy in collaboration with practice leadership and the broader knowledge management team.

• Identify, evaluate, and implement tools, processes, and solutions that support the group's strategic objectives.

• Monitor private funds market developments and trends and translate them into updates to knowledge management resources, tools, and workflows.

• Identify and prioritize client deliverables, practice resources, and other materials that should be developed, revised, or enhanced.

• Oversee the development and maintenance of forms, checklists, precedents, and other knowledge resources.

• Ensure knowledge resources remain current with legal, regulatory, and market developments.

• Represent the Private Funds practice on firmwide knowledge management task forces and working groups.

• Coordinate knowledge management initiatives across related asset management practices and other practice groups.

• Develop and enhance training programs for attorneys, paralegals, and professional staff on knowledge resources, precedent and forms libraries, and related systems.

• Identify, evaluate, and recommend third-party legal and market resources that complement the practice's knowledge management strategy.

• Help drive consensus among attorneys and professional staff regarding knowledge management priorities and solutions.

• Manage selected client-facing legal work and deliverables related to private funds matters.

Qualifications

• 10–15 years of relevant private funds/asset management experience , including experience with both sponsor-side fund formation and institutional investor representation.

• Experience working in a large law firm required; a minimum of 5 years at a large law firm preferred.

• Comparable in-house experience may be considered.

• Demonstrated knowledge management experience, including working with forms, precedent documents, and other practice resources.

• J.D. from an accredited law school.

• Admission in good standing to the bar in the relevant jurisdiction.

• Strong knowledge of private funds and asset management matters.

• Excellent writing and research skills, including familiarity with partnership agreements and other fundraising agreements.

• Strong organizational, project management, and systematizing skills.

• Excellent attention to detail and ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build credibility with attorneys and professional staff across offices.

• Ability to analyze competing approaches, facilitate consensus, and guide teams toward implementation of agreed-upon solutions.

• Comfort working with internet and intranet technologies, as well as data analysis and management tools.

• Demonstrated interest in innovation, continuous improvement, and leveraging technology to improve legal service delivery.

Compensation

The anticipated salary range for this position is $250,000–$375,000 annually , depending on qualifications, experience, and other relevant factors. This position is also eligible for a discretionary year-end bonus.

Application Requirements

Candidates should be prepared to submit a resume, cover letter, and law school transcript .