What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Knowledge Lawyer - US position at Kennedys?
Kennedys is seeking a Senior Knowledge Lawyer to join our global Practice Innovation and Knowledge Solutions team. This role offers the opportunity to shape how legal knowledge, training and innovation are delivered across our US practices, working closely with partners and senior stakeholders to drive quality, consistency and client value. You will act as a trusted adviser to legal teams, supporting the development of high-quality knowledge resources, delivering impactful training, and contributing to the firm's broader innovation agenda. The Practice Innovation and Knowledge Solutions team brings together Knowledge Management and Information Services professionals, and legal innovation specialists to deliver high-quality, market-leading knowledge and innovation solutions across the firm. The team works closely with practice groups, Business Development, IT and Risk & Compliance to support the firm's strategic priorities.
Role can be based out of Miami, New York, or New Jersey offices. The position is hybrid. Salary range: $150,000-$200,000, depending on experience.
Key Responsibilities
Role can be based out of Miami, New York, or New Jersey offices. The position is hybrid. Salary range: $150,000-$200,000, depending on experience.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the development and continuous improvement of model and template documents, checklists, prompt libraries and core knowledge resources
- Design and deliver high-impact legal training programmes for attorneys and clients
- Work closely with partners and client teams to develop tailored legal training and content solutions
- Lead and coordinate knowledge initiatives aligned with practice group priorities and firm strategy
- Act as a trusted adviser to legal teams, translating business needs into practical, scalable knowledge solutions
- Drive adoption of legal technology, including AI tools, to enhance legal delivery and efficiency
- Collaborate with Business Development, IT and Risk & Compliance on strategic, firmwide initiatives
- A qualified attorney with significant post-qualification experience (typically 7–10 years), gained in private practice
- Experience as a Knowledge Lawyer or equivalent role, or a strong interest in transitioning into a knowledge and innovation role
- Expertise in insurance law and litigation is preferred, but not required
- Strong understanding of how knowledge, training and innovation support high-performing legal teams and clients
Salary : $150,000 - $200,000