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About the Role

The Knowledge & Innovation Counsel serves as the senior advisor on practice innovation and knowledge architecture for the Finance & Capital Markets practice group. This role drives the evaluation, piloting, and deployment of new legal technology solutions, leads training on new tools, and advises on client restrictions and data considerations. The K&I Counsel also acts as the knowledge architect, designing and maintaining efficient knowledge management systems and promoting best practices to increase efficiency through process improvement and legal technology. This role involves independent judgment, direct engagement with practice leadership and clients, and shaping the strategic direction of knowledge and innovation initiatives.

Responsibilities

Serve as the AI and innovation advisor for Finance & Capital Markets by coordinating with Practice Group Management, attorneys, paralegals, and Legal Solutions & Engineering to evaluate, pilot, procure, and deploy modern practice solutions.
Shape the practice's innovation strategy.
Serve as the knowledge architect for Finance & Capital Markets, providing legal, market, and practical expertise through designing and supervising the practice group’s intelligence.
Lead substantive trainings on new practice solutions and AI tools deployed for the Finance & Capital Markets practice.
Monitor and keep attorneys and other relevant team members informed about important legal, business, and technology developments.
Direct the research, writing, and publication of external client alerts.
Develop know-how best practices and other legal services processes.
Partner with Practice Group Management and Legal Solutions & Engineering to identify, evaluate, pilot, procure, and build practice solutions, including AI tools, document automation software, and client-facing applications.
Serve as a senior advisor to attorneys, paralegals, and other relevant team members on client restrictions and data considerations, guidance on which tools to use in which contexts, and appropriate messaging to clients regarding technology adoption.
Develop, implement, and maintain guidelines, best practices, and taxonomies for the Finance & Capital Markets practice group that govern how documents and emails are captured, classified, stored, and retrieved within the Firm’s document management system.
Advise clients, along with attorneys, paralegals, and other relevant team members, on our suite of practice solutions and how we are delivering value with our innovation investments.
Keep client collateral up to date for ease of distribution.
Test, evaluate, and champion AI tools and other legal technology solutions for the Finance & Capital Markets practice.
Assess suitability, manage pilots, support procurement decisions, and oversee deployment of legal technology solutions.
Serve as the Finance & Capital Markets practice’s primary advisor on client restrictions and data considerations relating to the use of AI and technology tools.
Provide authoritative guidance to attorneys, paralegals, and other relevant team members on permissible use, risk mitigation, and compliance with client-specific requirements.
Track and communicate developments in the legal AI and technology landscape relevant to finance and capital markets practice.
Share insights with practice leadership and the broader knowledge and innovation community within the Firm.
Create, develop, maintain, and promote standard forms, precedents, checklists, data systems, procedures/guidelines, and other substantive content.
Ensure content is continuously up-to-date and accurately recorded.
Work with associates and Research & Intelligence to establish processes to capture matter descriptions and categorizations in the matter profiling system.
Ensure full matter profiles are updated to reflect the work conducted.
Assist with valuable precedent information.
Periodically review transaction information, highlight trends, and make recommendations for template form changes, refined due diligence focal points, and negotiating positions.
Participate in Knowledge & Innovation department meetings to facilitate the sharing of best practices and knowledge.
Perform other duties as requested by the Director of Knowledge Innovation.
Coordinate with other support groups and departments of the Firm to improve content, procedures, and communications to streamline processes and satisfy various departmental needs, including trainings.

Requirements

J.D.-qualified
At least five (5) years of finance or capital markets legal experience.
Prior experience in legal technology evaluation, AI tool deployment, knowledge management, or process innovation is highly preferred.
Extensive knowledge of finance or capital markets legal practices, products, and documents, including experience with financing transactions, securities offerings, derivatives, or related areas.
Demonstrated ability to advise on client restrictions, data considerations, and AI/technology use policies.
Capacity to translate complex technical and risk considerations into clear, practical guidance for attorneys and clients.
Prior involvement in developing policies, procedures, or training materials related to document management, records management, or information governance is strongly preferred.
Outstanding communication skills, both oral and written.
Strong legal research and drafting skills.
High proficiency in legal research techniques.
Knowledge of online research tools and industry resources.
Familiarity with AI-powered legal tools and their practical application in a law firm context.
Strong leadership skills.
Excellent project management skills.
Attention to detail.
Ability to meet tight deadlines.
Well-developed and professional interpersonal skills.
Ability to interact effectively with people at all organizational levels of the Firm.
Proficiency in document management search functionality and systems.
Proficiency in designing and delivering substantive trainings on new legal technology and AI solutions.
Ability to translate complex tool functionality into practical guidance for attorneys.

Skills

Legal technology evaluation
AI tool deployment
Knowledge management
Process innovation
Finance legal practices
Capital markets legal practices
Financing transactions
Securities offerings
Derivatives
Client restrictions
Data considerations
AI/technology use policies
Document management
Records management
Information governance
Oral communication
Written communication
Legal research
Legal drafting
Online research tools
Industry resources
AI-powered legal tools
Leadership
Project management
Attention to detail
Interpersonal skills
Document management search functionality
Training delivery

Location

New York
Washington, DC
London
Frankfurt
Brussels

Work Type

Full-time

Experience Level

5+ years of finance or capital markets legal experience

Education Level

J.D.

Salary/Compensations

$250,000—$300,000 USD

Benefits

Comprehensive medical coverage
Retirement plans
Health and wellness initiatives

About the Company

Fried Frank is a law firm with 800 lawyers and 500 business services professionals across multiple international offices.
The firm advises leading corporations, investment funds, and financial institutions on high-stakes M&A, securities, regulatory matters, real estate, and litigation.
The firm's culture is grounded in excellence, integrity, and collaboration, fostering continuous learning, mentorship, and professional growth.
Fried Frank is committed to pro bono service and social justice, with a legacy in civil rights.
The firm has an inclusive talent strategy focused on fostering a workplace where everyone can grow and thrive.
Business services professionals are integral to the firm's success, driving innovation, operational excellence, and client service.
The firm offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package.

Equal Opportunity

Our inclusive talent strategy is a core part of our broader talent management efforts and we remain steadfast in fostering a workplace where everyone has the opportunity to grow, thrive, and become their best professional and personal selves.