Knowledge Lawyer, Intellectual Property

Practice Group / Department:Knowledge ServicesJob DescriptionWe are a global law firm with a powerful strategic focus and real momentum. Our industry-focused strategy is seeing us take on pioneering work in places that others have yet to reach. Our shared values define our culture and our workplace. You will find us to be unusually collegial, team-oriented, and ready to innovate. We work seamlessly across practices, offices and around the world.The RoleNorton Rose Fulbright is expanding its Knowledge Management (KM) team and hiring Knowledge Lawyers for each of our Corporate M&A, Disputes, and Intellectual Property practices. The Knowledge Lawyer manages the development of and access to core practice content for practitioners in the assigned area of law and contributes to internal and external firm publications, presentations, and training. This position reports to the Director of Knowledge & Research Services and collaborates across multiple stakeholders to enhance, develop and implement practice group KM with a focus on increasing technology-enabled practice efficiency and optimizing client service delivery. The ideal candidate will have practiced law for 3+ years in mid-to-large law firms.Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:Knowledge and know-how management:In coordination with firm attorneys, create, develop, and maintain model documents, forms, drafting guidance, and practice group resource material.Verify data accuracy with KM systems, ensuring consistent application and compliance with KM taxonomies.Monitor compliance of data collection workflows and evaluate effectiveness.Evaluate and update workflows using practice group resources and technologies.Meet regularly with attorneys to facilitate the sharing of quality know-how and expertise.Knowledge strategy and lawyer education:Work with attorneys in assigned practice groups to assess and address knowledge needs.Execute the knowledge strategy of the firm by promoting the use of internal databases and devising systems for know-how collection.Assist in identifying emerging knowledge management tools.Provide ongoing lawyer and business professional training on KM tools, resources, and best practices.Evaluate new KM and research tools based on practice group needs.Industry research and thought leadership:Serve as a source of legal, market, and practical expertise.Monitor and share with practitioners recent legal developments and trends.Identify topics of interest for thought leadership content.Contribute content to internal and external publications.Client support and business development:Provide knowledge support to business development initiatives.Contribute content to pitches and RFPs.Other dutiesPlease note this job description does not cover all activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties may change at any time with or without notice.Qualifications and experience:Candidates must have a J.D., be admitted to practice in at least one jurisdiction in the United States and have no less than three (3) years of relevant practice experience.Highly motivated with a strategic focus and ability to understand firm goals.Advanced proficiency in researching and drafting legal documents.Strong writing abilities and excellent research skills.Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.Advanced experience in designing and delivering training programs.Excellent organizational, planning and project management skills.Dependable team player with high energy, creativity, and vision.Ability to exercise judgment, confidentiality, and diplomacy at all times.Computer proficient with strong understanding in Microsoft Office Suite and legal research tools.Familiarity with document management and KM software.Occasional travel may be required.

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