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Knowledge Management Lawyer: M&A and Private Equity (London)

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  • Job
    Full-time
    Senior Level
  • Legal
  • London

Requirements

  • 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
  • A Bachelor of Laws (or equivalent)
  • A minimum of five years’ post-qualification experience as a practising lawyer in mergers & acquisitions and private equity 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.

Responsibilities

  • 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 and Private Equity Market Surveys
  • Supporting the delivery of the firm’s regular PE Views and 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

FAQs

Do we support remote work?

Yes, we support a hybrid working schedule that allows for both in-office and remote presence.

What qualifications are required for this position?

Candidates must be solicitors qualified in England and Wales with a Bachelor of Laws (or equivalent), and a minimum of five years’ post-qualification experience in mergers & acquisitions and private equity at a leading international law firm.

What will be the main responsibilities of the Knowledge Management Lawyer?

Key responsibilities include monitoring legal and regulatory developments, drafting and maintaining knowledge resources, supporting training programs, analyzing market trends, and participating in external forums.

Is there a defined career progression route for this role?

Yes, Latham & Watkins has a well-established Knowledge Management program with defined career progression routes.

Are there any specific skills required for this position?

Candidates should possess outstanding communication skills, be highly organized with attention to detail, and have the ability to work independently on complex projects.

What benefits do successful candidates receive?

Successful candidates receive a generous total compensation package, health insurance, a pension plan, wellness programs, employee discounts, and more.

How does Latham & Watkins promote diversity and inclusion?

The firm has a range of diversity programming, including Global Affinity Groups, providing a supportive network and a platform for sharing experiences and advice.

Can candidates with less than five years PQE apply for this role?

While the expectation is for candidates to have at least five years PQE, Latham & Watkins is open to candidates at all levels, including those with significant experience in the field.

Law
Industry
1001-5000
Employees
1934
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

Latham & Watkins is a global law firm with more than 3,000 lawyers in its offices located in Asia, Europe, the Middle East and the United States. The firm has internationally recognized practices in a wide spectrum of transactional, litigation, corporate and regulatory areas. Our success is grounded in our devotion to the collaborative process, which reaches across global offices and practices and draws upon our deep subject matter expertise, an abiding commitment to teamwork and a powerful tradition of creative lawyering.

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