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We are seeking a Knowledge Management Lawyer in our market-leading Mergers & Acquisitions (“M&A”) and Private Equity practice group in Paris to support the delivery of a broad portfolio of knowledge resources. The role will be located in our Paris 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 attorneys and clients 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
• Identifying, collecting, and organizing precedent and other knowledge materials for the Practice in the relevant knowledge management database
• Supporting the practice’s internal training programs for the benefit of associates and trainees
• Developing and maintaining a collection of key terms from prior M&A and Private Equity transactions and analysing such terms for trends and market developments
• Generally acting as a sounding board for ad hoc legal and technical legal queries from attorneys
• Assisting the firm’s efforts to facilitate the adoption and uptake of AI tools and other innovative technology within the M&A and Private Equity practice
• Interacting and collaborating with the firm’s other KM Lawyers and with the Innovation, Business Development, Brand & Communications, Research & Library, and other departments on a knowledgeable and professional level
• 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

We’d love to hear from you if you:

• Are an attorney (“avocat(e)”) qualified in France
• Are highly organised with meticulous attention to detail
• Are a self-starter willing to take the initiative and able to perform responsibilities without close supervision

And have:

• A Master’s degree (M2) in Law (or equivalent)
• A minimum of five (5) years’ post-qualification experience as a practising attorney in M&A and Private Equity in a leading international law firm
• Outstanding communication skills, both written and verbal, in French and English, 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:

• Lunch vouchers
• Health insurance as well as group income protection and life assurance
• A profit sharing plan
• 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.

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