Knowledge Managment Lawyer - Tax

TheKnowledgeManagementLawyer (KML) - Taxis responsible forhelping to develop the TaxPractice Group’sknowledge strategy and implementing projects to meet thePractice Group’sknowledge needs.The KML will leverage their legal expertise, knowledge management best practices,and advancedtechnologies includingArtificial Intelligence (AI) poweredtoolsand solutions. These tools will enable the KML toenhance knowledge capture,improve efficiency, clarity,andspeed of executionin the adviceprovided by the Tax Practice Group acrossthe Firm’sprivate equity and otherfundraising, M&A deals, real estateinvestments,capital markets offerings, and other matters.

Job Duties & Responsibilities

Knowledge Strategy

• Collaborate withtheKnowledge& InnovationDepartment andpractice groupattorneys to develop and implement solutions and best practices to increaseeffectiveness andefficiency in theTaxPractice Group
• Collaboratewith theAppliedAnalytics and PracticeSolutionsteams to evaluate and pilot legal technology, artificial intelligence applications, and client-facing applications that enhance the delivery of legal services

Thought Leadership

• Monitor and inform theTaxPractice Groupofkeylegal and market developmentsof interest to the Practice Group and its clients
• Write and publishclient alertsand articleson such developments,as well asconductresearch on legal developments or new areas of law relevant to the Group

Knowledge Resources & Practice Intelligence

• Develop andmaintainpractice resources, includingprecedents,templates,guidesandother “know-how” materialsand ensureresources arereadily accessible on the Firm’s intranet and other content sharing platforms
• Identifyand implement processesfor capturingrelevantbusiness and matterdatainthe Firm’s experience management database
• Design andmaintainvisual reports and dashboards that surfaceinsights intobusinessand matter data for internal audiences and client presentations

AI Engagement and Support

• Stay abreast of emerging legal technology trends and tools that can improve operational efficiency and client service
• Identifyandvalidatepain points and map them toviableAI-driven use cases, particularly where AI support could improve efficiency,clarityor speed of execution
• Assist theTax Practice Groupin adopting AI-enabled workflows through proactive outreach and hands-on support
• Serve as a resource forTaxattorneys seeking AI solution support,assistingwith tool selection and prompt design and refinement
• Collaborate with the Practice Solutions and Applied Analytics teams to developand deliver presentations andtraining programs on innovativeand practicalapplicationsof AI and other practice technologies

ClientDevelopment& Engagement

• Assistattorneys andClientDevelopment& Engagementin preparation ofRFP responses,pitch-books and relevant materials for business developmentand client engagement
• Monitor anddisseminateinformation relating to client preferences and compliance protocolsand ensure that client specific information isdisseminatedtoattorneys

Training & Mentorship

• Collaboratewithpractice group attorneys and theLegal Training and Development team toidentifypractice-related training needs;assistin the creation of materials for group trainingsand CLE programs
• Mentor associates by providing them with best practices andassistingthem inlocatingpractice-related knowledge resources and documents
• Be a source of legal, market, and practicalexpertisefor all members of theTaxPractice Group

Collaboration

• Collaborate and coordinate with otherprofessional staffand departments of the Firm to improve content,proceduresand communications toensure seamless support for theTaxPractice Group
• Provide other knowledge support to thepractice groupas may be assigned by theTaxPractice GroupCo-Chairs, Chief Knowledge & Innovation Officer,Knowledge Management Directoror Senior KML

Education

• J.D. or equivalent

Skills & Experience

• Minimum offiveyears ofTaxexperiencein a large law firm
• Extensive knowledge of relevant legal practices and documents
• Outstanding communication skills, both written and verbal
• Self-starter and highly motivated
• Strong customer serviceskillsand 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
• Prior publication experience (e.g., law firm client alerts) a plus

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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