Knowledge & Innovation Attorney

New York, NY

Summary

A premier, global law firm seeks a Knowledge & Innovation Attorney to support its Sponsor Finance practice. The firm’s award-winning Knowledge & Innovation (K&I) department is committed to fostering a culture of innovation and empowering legal teams with knowledge resources and cutting-edge legal technology to deliver exceptional, innovative client services. The attorney will play a key role in advancing K&I practice initiatives to promote operational excellence and enhance client value.

Responsibilities

• Forge strong, trust-based relationships with practice leaders, practice management and other key stakeholders to ensure K&I initiatives are closely aligned with evolving practice priorities.
• Oversee development and implementation of practice knowledge assets to meet practice needs, including collecting, organizing and maintaining the group’s precedent materials.
• Continuously optimize practice knowledge systems and processes, proactively identifying opportunities to streamline knowledge capture, curation and dissemination.
• Develop a deep and nuanced understanding of practice workflows, business drivers and pain points to inform tailored solutions.
• Integrate AI and other technology tools into practice workflows by proactively identifying high-impact real-world use cases, co-developing and delivering training, and driving adoption across the practice.
• Partner with practice innovation champions, early adopters and power users to build adoption of AI and other next-generation technology and innovative solutions that enhance service delivery and operational efficiency.
• Assist with the group’s AI initiatives by piloting tools, building sponsor finance use cases and gathering feedback to improve how the team uses them.
• Track substantive legal, regulatory and market developments in the sponsor finance space and keep the group informed through timely updates and briefings.
• Assist with the preparation of client-focused industry updates and serve as a liaison with the group’s business development team.
• Stay at the forefront of legal technology and industry trends, translating insights into actionable, high-impact solutions.
• Identify, evaluate and implement legal technology and other innovative solutions to address client and practice needs.
• Empower practice group members, through hands-on support, coaching and training, to maximize use of knowledge resources, precedents and technology tools.
• Build awareness of K&I initiatives and drive practice engagement through compelling communications, interactive training and strategic outreach.
• Additional responsibilities based on evolving needs of the firm.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor required.
• 5+ years of legal experience in sponsor finance at a leading, global law firm.
• In-depth understanding of sponsor finance transactions, including workflows, documents, concepts and terms.
• Experience in a knowledge management, innovation or legal technology role within a law firm or professional services environment (preferred).
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite.
• Works effectively across functions and with a wide range of individuals and groups.
• Identifies challenges early and presents practical solutions.
• Applies strong critical thinking and sound judgment to analyze complex problems and reach well-reasoned conclusions.
• Demonstrated ability to anticipate and meet client needs with a high level of service.
• Excellent written and verbal communicator who conveys ideas effectively at all levels and can translate technical concepts for legal professionals.
• Confident presenter and public speaker.
• Handles confidential and sensitive materials with discretion and appropriate care.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Thrives in a fast-paced environment and adapts quickly to changing priorities.
• Consistent track record of delivering excellent work.
• On site during normal working hours and available when necessary before or after normal working hours in order to meet the demands of the job and the needs of the firm.