Knowledge Management Associate – Capital Markets

Direct Counsel is representing a prestigious AmLaw firm seeking a Knowledge Management Associate to support its nationally recognized Capital Markets practice. This is a unique opportunity for a capital markets attorney interested in legal innovation, AI-powered knowledge systems, attorney development, and sophisticated transactional practice support.

This role sits at the intersection of substantive capital markets expertise and applied legal technology, partnering closely with attorneys, innovation teams, and practice leadership to help shape the future of AI-enabled legal practice.

Responsibilities

Training & Development

• Help oversee and evolve the Capital Markets training curriculum
• Develop new training programs and educational materials for attorneys
• Collaborate on firm-wide associate training initiatives and professional development programs

Substantive Communications

• Monitor and communicate key legal and market developments involving:
  • SEC guidance and regulations
  • Delaware corporate law
  • Corporate governance trends
  • Capital markets activity
• Prepare attorney updates, publications, client alerts, pitch materials, CLE content, and business development resources

Knowledge Resources

• Create and maintain:
  • Standard forms
  • Client-ready templates
  • Practice guides
  • Internal knowledge systems
• Organize and improve access to capital markets knowledge resources and databases

Innovation & AI Integration

• Partner with attorneys and innovation teams to develop:
  • AI-powered legal workflows
  • Prompt architectures
  • Structured legal knowledge systems
  • AI-assisted transactional resources
• Translate substantive legal knowledge into scalable AI-ready formats
• Assist with implementation and adoption of emerging AI tools across the practice

Qualifications

• Active bar license required
• Minimum 5 years of experience in:
  • Securities law
  • Capital markets transactions
  • Corporate governance
• Strong familiarity with:
  • The Securities Act of 1933
  • The Securities Exchange Act of 1934
  • IPOs and follow-on offerings
  • Debt offerings
  • Public company reporting and governance
• Excellent drafting, communication, project management, and organizational skills
• Strong interest in AI, legal technology, and innovation within legal practice
• Prior knowledge management experience is a plus, but not required

Compensation

Expected compensation range: $310,000 – $500,000, depending on experience, qualifications, and market factors.

Comprehensive benefits package includes medical, financial, retirement, and paid leave benefits.

If you are interested in this opportunity, please apply through directcounsel.net with your resume and relevant supporting materials.