The Knowledge Management Lawyer (KML) – Energy & Infrastructure is responsible for helping to develop the Energy & Infrastructure Practice Group’s knowledge strategy and implementing projects to meet the Practice Group’s knowledge needs. With the support of the Knowledge & Innovation Department, this role develops and leverages best practices to increase effectiveness and efficiency within the practice group.
The KML will leverage their legal expertise and understanding of the needs of practicing attorneys to identify areas where Artificial Intelligence (AI) support could improve efficiency, clarity, or speed of execution at various phases of the infrastructure lifecycle. The KML will develop and maintain essential knowledge assets and support the delivery of a broad portfolio of KM services for the Energy & Infrastructure Practice Group.
Job Duties & Responsibilities
Knowledge Strategy
Coordinate with the Knowledge & Innovation Department and practice group attorneys to develop and implement solutions and best practices to increase effectiveness and efficiency in the Energy & Infrastructure Practice Group
Work with other business support teams (e.g., Finance, Applied Analytics) to capitalize on opportunities to leverage data to drive strategic decision making and improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the Practice Group
Coordinate with the Applied Analytics and Practice Solutions teams to evaluate and pilot legal technology, artificial intelligence applications, and client-facing applications that enhance the delivery of legal services
AI Engagement and Support
Identify and validate pain points and map them to viable AI-driven use cases, particularly where AI support could improve efficiency, clarity or speed of execution
Identify, evaluate, and advocate for innovative, AI-based legal technology solutions that improve operational efficiency and client service
Assist the Energy & Infrastructure Practice Group in adopting AI-enabled workflows through proactive outreach and hands-on support
Serve as a dedicated resource for Energy & Infrastructure attorneys seeking AI solution support, offering responsive, high-touch assistance with prompt design, refinement, and execution tailored to the Practice Group’s specific tasks
Prepare and deliver presentations and trainings related to creative and practical uses for AI in Energy & Infrastructure
Knowledge Resources & Practice Intelligence
Develop and maintain practice resources, including precedents, templates, guides and other “know-how” materials and ensure resources are readily accessible on the Firm’s intranet and other content sharing platforms
Identify and implement processes for capturing relevant business and matter data in the Firm’s experience management database
Work with practicing attorneys to determine which matters should be profiled and identify matter attributes and data points that should be tracked
Design and maintain highly visual reports and dashboards that surface insights into business and matter data for internal audiences and client presentations
Client Development & Engagement
Assist Client Development & Engagement in preparation of pitch-books and relevant materials for business development
Monitor and disseminate information relating to client preferences and compliance protocols and ensure that client specific information is disseminated to associates
Training & Mentorship
Work with firm’s Legal Training and Development team to identify practice-related training needs; assist in the creation of materials for group trainings and CLE programs
Mentor associates by providing them with best practices and assisting them in locating practice-related knowledge resources and documents
Be a source of legal, market, and practical expertise for all members of the Energy & Infrastructure Practice Group
Collaboration
Collaborate and coordinate with other professional staff and departments of the Firm to improve content, procedures and communications to ensure seamless support for the Energy & Infrastructure Practice Group
Provide other knowledge support to the practice group as may be assigned by the Energy & Infrastructure Practice Group Co-Chairs, Chief Knowledge & Innovation Officer or Knowledge Management Director
Education
J.D. or equivalent
Skills & Experience
Minimum of five years of Energy & Infrastructure / M&A experience
Extensive knowledge of relevant legal practices and documents
Outstanding communication skills, both written and verbal
Self-starter and highly motivated
Strong customer service skills and prompt response time to incoming requests
Attention to detail and excellent organizational skills
Ability to solve problems, both for technical issues and in situations involving collaboration with attorneys and non-legal staff/departments
Demonstrated good business judgment and analytical skills
Salary Information
NY Only: The estimated base salary range for this position is $250,000 to $300,000 at the time of posting.
The actual salary offered will depend on a variety of factors, including without limitation, the qualifications of the individual applicant for the position, years of relevant experience, level of education attained, certifications or other professional licenses held, and if applicable, the location in which the applicant lives and/or from which they will be performing the job. This role is exempt meaning it is not overtime pay eligible.
Simpson Thacher will not sponsor applicants for work visas for this position.
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- J.D. or equivalent
- Minimum of five years of Energy & Infrastructure / M&A experience
- Extensive knowledge of relevant legal practices and documents
- Outstanding written and verbal communication skills
- Self-starter and highly motivated
- Strong customer service skills and prompt response time to incoming requests
- Attention to detail and excellent organizational skills
- Ability to solve technical and collaborative problems with attorneys and non-legal staff
- Demonstrated good business judgment and analytical skills
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