Latham & Watkins, a global law firm consistently ranked among the top firms in the world, is seeking a Knowledge Management Lawyer & Research Analyst to join our Madrid office.

ABOUT LATHAM & WATKINS

With offices in 14 countries, more than 3,000 attorneys and over 2,500 professional staff, the key to our success and our continued ability to deliver the highest quality service to our clients is our “one-firm” culture – a spirit of teamwork and shared commitment to quality across our global offices that has long distinguished Latham from other law firms.

Working at one of the world’s premier law firms requires great people, award-winning technology, continuous learning and a collaborative work environment. Latham & Watkins is committed to developing its employees and providing opportunities for advancement. We offer employees the chance to gain experience working with some of the biggest global clients in an environment that thrives on creativity and teamwork. As the global outbreak of COVID-19 continues to unfold, Latham has taken precautions to help protect our people, clients, and the communities where we live and work. This includes a shift to virtual work for the majority of our lawyers and staff. This role will likely start virtually while the firm continues to evaluate the situation. 

ABOUT THE ROLE

As a Knowledge Management Lawyer & Research Analyst, you will be responsible for managing the creation, organization and delivery of knowhow for the Madrid office, helping attorneys to work at the highest level and to avoid situations where they are “re-inventing the wheel”.  You will also be responsible for conducting domestic and international legal and non-legal research.  Key responsibilities include:

• Supporting the delivery of a broad portfolio of knowledge services including the creation of standard forms, practice notes and other substantive knowledge assets and the collation and organization of precedent.
• Supporting the Madrid office attorney-training programme, assisting with the provision of substantive training to the team’s associates and trainees and promoting awareness of knowledge management and research resources, both internally and externally.
• Coordinating and monitoring projects under the firm’s KM Initiative, working with the attorneys to bring these to fruition and to ensure they meet the team’s strategic objectives.
• Monitoring current legal, regulatory and market developments and informing attorneys and staff of important changes and events through emails, bulletins, training or other appropriate means.
• Assisting attorneys in the selection of preferred documents for each transaction and identifying precedents for future use.
• Conducting complex domestic and international legal and non-legal research utilizing appropriate electronic and print research tools and directing attorney and staff to appropriate resources.

ABOUT YOU

We’d love to hear from you if you:

• Are an Attorney qualified to practise Spanish Law
• Have excellent spoken and written English
• Are highly organised with meticulous attention to detail

  And have:

• A minimum of five (5) to seven (7) years’ post qualification experience as a practicing lawyer in a leading international or national law firm.
• Extensive substantive experience in M&A and Private Equity transactions, but experience of capital markets and finance transitions would also be beneficial.
• Advanced research skills and extensive experience using legal and corporate transactional tools such as Aranzadi, Debtwire, Mergermarket and print resources.
• Outstanding communication skills, both written and verbal, and the ability to interact effectively with people at all organisational levels of the firm

  Successful candidates will not only be provided with an outstanding job opportunity and welcoming environment, but will also be provided with a generous total compensation package with bonuses awarded in recognition of both individual and firm performance. Eligible employees can participate in Latham’s comprehensive benefit program which includes:

• Health insurance as well as group income protection and life assurance
• Wellness programs (e.g. membership to HeadSpace, access to mental health services, well-being events, etc.)
• Professional Development programs
• Employee discounts
• And more!

  Additionally, we have a range of global affinity groups (including LGBTQ group, multicultural group, women’s group). These provide a platform for staff to share experiences, advice, and interests, encouraging a continued discussion on diversity.

Latham & Watkins is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our commitment to diversity, equal opportunity, pro bono work and sustainability enables Latham & Watkins to draw from a remarkable wealth of talent to create one of the world's leading law firms. Our lawyers, paralegals, and professional staff worldwide comprise a rich mixture of different races, ethnic backgrounds, religions, sexual orientations, cultures, and primary languages. Our diversity makes us who we are.

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