Managing Counsel - Remote work

SummaryThe Knowledge Management Counsel - Employment, working in collaboration with and in support of the firm’s strategic initiatives , is a senior, independently operating professional with strategic ownership of the Employment KM function, direct leadership engagement, client-facing responsibilities, editorial authority, and potential supervisory duties. The role combines substantive Employment law insight with content strategy, cross-border coordination, and GenAI-driven innovation to support the practice and its clients.S. offices and offers a hybrid work schedule.Ideates, designs, and executes KM projects and initiatives driving measurable improvements in practice efficiency and knowledge sharing.Curates and maintains Employment-specific forms, precedents, and knowledge assets.Identifies and analyzes legal, regulatory, and market developments in Employment law, including cross-border developments.Drafts and manages Employment-focused client alerts, articles, and thought leadership pieces.Coordinates with international colleagues on cross-border Employment projects.Develops and delivers training programs for Employment attorneys and clients.Collaborates with innovation, IT, BD/marketing, and international knowledge teams.Desired SkillsDeep familiarity with Employment law workflows, including cross-border and transactional considerations. Strong ability to generate thought leadership and translate developments into client-facing content. Excellent communication, editorial judgment, and project management skills.Minimum EducationJD from ABA accredited law school. Minimum Years of Experience10+ years’ experience in assigned practice area - Employment Law, combined with meaningful experience in KM and legal practice innovation experience.Essential Job ExpectationsWhile the specific job requirements of a DLA Piper position may vary depending upon scope of the job and area of specialty, there are certain universal requirements that are expected of all DLA Piper employees, which include but are not limited to:Effectively communicate, verbally and in writing, with clients, lawyers, business professionals, and third parties.Produce deliverables, answer phone calls, and reply to correspondence in an efficient and responsive manner.Provide timely, accurate, and quality work product.Comply with all firm policies and practices.Engage in both physical and sedentary activity, such as (a) working at a computer for extended periods of time, including on-screen reading and typing; (b) participating in digital/virtual conference calls; (Ability to work under pressure and manage competing demands in a fast-paced environment.Perform all other duties, tasks or projects as assigned.Work EnvironmentThe individual selected for this position may have the opportunity for a hybrid work arrangement comprised of remote and in-office work, the requirement for which will be determined in coordination with the hiring manager or supervisor and may be modified in the firm’s discretion in the future.It is not intended to describe all the elements of the work that may be performed by every individual in this classification, nor should it serve as the sole criteria for personnel decisions and actions. Application ProcessApplicants must apply directly online instead of sending application materials via email.AccommodationReasonable accommodations may be made upon request to permit individuals with a disability to perform the essential functions and responsibilities of the position or to participate in the job selection process. If you have a request for an accommodation during the application process, please contact View email address on click.appcast.io .Agency applications will not be considered.No immigration sponsorship is available for this position.We offer a comprehensive package of benefits, including medical/dental/vision insurance, and 401(k).Applicants who are not based in the jurisdiction in which this position is posted and who apply for this role are doing so voluntarily and are not eligible for relocation assistance. Any relocation benefits, if any, are provided only where a relocation is required at the firm’s direction and in accordance with applicable policy and law.#All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.