Overview

Knowledge Management Lawyer (US Antitrust & Competition) for Latham & Watkins. The role focuses on thought leadership for the US Antitrust & Competition Practice, monitoring current legal and regulatory developments, and informing attorneys and clients through emails, bulletins, and tailored materials. It also covers the creation and maintenance of knowledge assets, client-facing materials, and internal resources to help attorneys work efficiently.

Responsibilities

• Monitor current legal, regulatory and market practice developments for the Practice
• Prepare communications and tailored thought leadership materials for attorneys and clients (client alerts, blog posts, newsletters, client presentations, pitches)
• Identify, collect, and organize work product for the Practice in the relevant knowledge management database
• Draft and maintain frequently used client-facing materials (e.g., information exchange guidelines, document creation guidelines, antitrust training materials)
• Draft and maintain internal "best-of" resources (e.g., antitrust effort clauses, case trackers)
• Provide substantive training to attorneys on competition law matters and on the use of forms, precedent materials, KM database, and other KM resources
• Act as a resource for technical legal queries related to competition law and support preparation for client or industry engagements
• Protect and maintain highly sensitive, confidential, privileged, financial, and/or proprietary information

Qualifications

• Extensive substantive knowledge of antitrust and competition law (substantive and procedural)
• Ability to work independently and deliver on a timely basis
• Well-developed professional interpersonal skills to interact effectively across the firm
• A JD, or its equivalent
• Minimum of five (5) years of post-qualification experience as a practicing lawyer in a leading international law firm focused on antitrust and competition law

Location & Work Arrangements

Role located in New York, San Francisco, or Washington, D.C. office. Role may be eligible for a flexible schedule with hybrid and in-office presence.

Pay Range

USD $250,000.00 - USD $280,000.00 /Yr.

Benefits & Additional Information

Successful candidates receive a generous total compensation package with bonuses based on individual and firm performance. Eligible employees can participate in Latham’s comprehensive benefits program, including:

• Healthcare, life and disability insurance
• Generous 401(k) plan
• At least 11 paid holidays per year; PTO accrues 23 days in the first year and grows with tenure
• Well-being programs (mental health services, mindfulness and resiliency, medical resources, well-being events, etc.)
• Professional development programs
• Employee discounts
• Affinity groups, networks, and coalitions for lawyers and staff

Equal opportunity employer. The Firm prohibits discrimination on the basis of race (including hair texture and protective hairstyles), color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, gender expression, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by law. For more information, view the full job description. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. Also, review rights under U.S. employment laws.