Knowledge Management Attorney

Job Description The Knowledge & Innovation Attorney will work with the firm’s transactional practices, leadership teams, and business support professionals—across business, finance, and real estate—to develop and execute an AI transformation and knowledge strategy, manage the creation and maintenance of practice resources, and foster strong adoption of AI tools across the transactional practices. Essential Functions Knowledge and AI Transformation Strategy Assess the knowledge and AI transformation needs of the transactional practices, support practice leaders in defining and iterating on a unified plan, and help execute that plan. Capture feedback and measure adoption, time savings, and other ROI metrics for continuous improvement of AI and other strategic K&I products and processes. Stay informed about market trends, AI tools, and technology developments applicable to the transactional practices, surfacing opportunities as the landscape evolves. Collaborate with other attorneys and business professionals on firm-wide K&I initiatives, promoting cross-practice alignment and economies of scale. Knowledge Content, Workflow Development and Management Work with practice group committees and leadership to develop K&I resources such as templates, checklists, precedent collections, and other know-how, embedding these into tailored AI workflows that can be deployed at scale. Follow project‑management best practices when identifying, developing, testing, and promoting content suitable for automation or use in AI tools. Engage directly in building and testing large or complex AI workflows, while providing coaching, consultation, and oversight to associates, attorneys, and support staff to ensure adherence to firm AI governance and policy requirements. Organize and curate practice sites on the firm intranet or other resource‑sharing platforms to promote and make accessible the highest‑value content. Practice Group Outreach, Enablement and Education Partner with attorney development and technology training teams to support practitioner training for specific AI tools, K&I resources, and general AI use best practices, and identify attorneys who will champion K&I transformation efforts. Act as an ambassador for the adoption of AI‑ and K&I‑oriented technologies, partnering with marketing and business development professionals when appropriate to highlight the firm’s AI transformation efforts to clients and prospective clients. Contribute to a culture of experimentation and leverage the firm’s knowledge and AI capabilities in new and creative ways. Practice Group Liaison and Concierge Assist practitioners in locating and applying practice‑related internal and external knowledge resources, AI tools, and technologies, and support partners on periodic client‑facing AI conversations as requested. Participate in evaluation, piloting, rollout planning, and ongoing adoption strategy for new and innovative AI, K&I, and research tools and resources based on transactional practice needs. Contribute to AI, K&I, and other innovation projects for the transactional practices. Specific Skills Preferred Strategic thinking paired with strong execution skills, project‑management discipline, attention to detail, and the ability to meet tight deadlines. Excellent oral and written communication and presentation skills, including the ability to translate technical concepts for attorneys and legal concepts for technologists. Ability to analyze a problem or project quickly and accurately, develop creative solutions, and demonstrate a bias toward action. Effective interpersonal skills with the ability to build trust and relationships, lead change, and engage stakeholders and influence outcomes without formal authority. Strong troubleshooting and problem‑solving skills. Working fluency with AI and related technology concepts (e.g., large language models, agents, APIs, and MCP connectors at a conceptual level). Fluency in standard MS Office applications and the ability to quickly master new collaboration, AI, and similar software and tools. Knowledge of other Microsoft apps, including Power Apps, Power BI, and SharePoint, is a plus. Experience with document assembly and collaboration technologies is also a plus. Ability to exercise independent judgment and self‑direct. Ability to allocate resources to meet competing demands. Education And Experience Bachelor’s and Juris Doctorate degrees. Five‑plus years of experience practicing in a transactional practice (such as mergers and acquisitions, capital markets, finance, real estate, or technology transactions). Successful track record in client service. Hands‑on experience with legal AI tools and AI workflow building is required. Prior knowledge and innovation experience is preferred. Managerial, program‑management, or project‑management experience is strongly preferred. About the Firm Ashurst Perkins Coie seeks self‑motivated individuals dedicated to providing value and superior service with a high degree of integrity and enthusiasm. The firm promotes a culture of collaboration, devotion to serving clients, and mutual respect. It is committed to advancing diversity, inclusion, and opportunity within the firm and throughout its communities. Benefits Annual discretionary bonus, 401(k) plan, medical, dental, and vision insurance. Accrued paid time off starting at 20 days annually, personal medical and parental leave, up to ten paid holidays, and family care benefits. Information regarding benefits and programs available through internal resources. Location & Compensation Compensation ranges by location: San Francisco Bay Area $215,370–$387,810; Colorado $168,730–$303,830; Illinois $178,080–$320,660; Los Angeles $196,500–$353,830; San Diego $194,010–$349,350; New York $195,790–$352,550; Washington State $177,990–$320,500; Washington D.C. $192,230–$346,140. Application Deadline July 10th, 2026. #J-18808-Ljbffr Ashurst Perkins Coie