Knowledge Management Lawyer - M&A

Latham & Watkins is a global law firm consistently ranked among the top firms in the world. The success of our firm is largely determined by our commitment to hire and develop the very best and brightest, creating a team that provides our clients with the highest quality of work and service. We are driven by our core values: respect, innovation, and collaboration.  

We are seeking a Knowledge Management Lawyer in our market-leading M&A practice group in London to support the delivery of a broad portfolio of knowledge resources to our M&A and Emerging Companies lawyers. The role will be located in our London office and may be eligible for a flexible working schedule that allows for a hybrid and in-office presence.

Key responsibilities include:

• Monitoring current legal, regulatory, and market developments, and keeping the attorneys abreast of these developments through emails, bulletins, training or other appropriate means
• Drafting and maintaining standard forms, templates, guidance notes and other knowledge resources to help our attorneys to work at the highest level
• Supporting the group’s training programmes, providing substantive training to the associates and trainees as well as more general training on knowledge resources generally
• Analysing market trends and supporting the preparation of the firm’s European M&A Market Surveys
• Supporting the delivery of the firm’s regular M&A Views thought leadership publications and wider thought leadership efforts, including developing ideas for articles and writing and editing content
• Participating in external forums with members of the wider legal community and external service providers in order to keep abreast of regulatory and industry developments
• Generally acting as a sounding board for ad hoc legal and technical legal queries from attorneys

We'd love to hear from you if you are:

• A solicitor qualified in England and Wales
• Highly organised with meticulous attention to detail
• A self-starter willing to take the initiative and able to perform responsibilities without close supervision

And have:

• A Bachelor of Laws (or equivalent)
• A minimum of five (5) years’ post-qualification experience as a practising lawyer in mergers & acquisitions at a leading international law firm
• Outstanding communication skills, both written and verbal, and the ability to interact effectively with people at all organisational levels of the firm
• The ability to work independently on and deliver projects of significant complexity on a timely basis.

Latham & Watkins has a well-established Knowledge Management program with defined career progression routes which recognize the experience our colleagues bring to their role. Whilst our expectation is that candidates will have 5 years PQE or more, we are open to candidates at all levels, including those with very significant experience in this field.

Successful candidates will not only be provided with an outstanding career opportunity and welcoming environment, but will also be provided with a generous total compensation package with bonuses awarded in recognition of both individual and firm performance. Eligible employees can participate in Latham’s comprehensive benefit program which includes:

• Health insurance as well as group income protection and life assurance
• A pension plan
• Wellness programs
• Employee discounts
• And more!

Additionally, we have a range of programming including Global Affinity Groups, which are open to all. These groups provide a firmwide platform to share experiences and advice as well as an opportunity to participate in a supportive network with common interests to help make life at the firm even better.

Latham & Watkins is an equal opportunity employer. The Firm prohibits discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race (including, but not limited to, hair texture and protective hairstyles), colour, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status (including veterans of the Vietnam era), gender expression, marital status, or any other characteristic or condition protected by applicable statute. #Associate #LI-HW1 #LI-Hybrid