Knowledge Management Counsel - Employment at DLA Piper LLP (US) — Palo Alto, CA

Summary

The Knowledge Management Counsel – Employment, working in collaboration with and in support of the firm’s strategic initiatives, is a senior, independently operating professional with strategic ownership of the Employment KM function, direct leadership engagement, client-facing responsibilities, editorial authority, and potential supervisory duties. The role combines substantive Employment law insight with content strategy, cross-border coordination, and GenAI-driven innovation to support the practice and its clients.

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Responsibilities

• Independently formulates and regularly assesses, prioritizes, and updates the Employment practice’s KM plan in consultation with practice leadership and partners.
• Ideates, designs, and executes KM projects and initiatives driving measurable improvements in practice efficiency and knowledge sharing.
• Develops Employment-specific GenAI workflows, prompts, and knowledge resources.
• Engages directly with clients, including presenting on Employment-related GenAI use cases and KM capabilities.
• Curates and maintains Employment-specific forms, precedents, and knowledge assets.
• Identifies and analyzes legal, regulatory, and market developments in Employment law, including cross-border developments.
• Captures and analyzes market trends and proactively identifies opportunities for thought leadership.
• Drafts and manages Employment-focused client alerts, articles, and thought leadership pieces.
• Coordinates with international colleagues on cross-border Employment projects.
• Optimizes collaboration across Employment lawyers, offices, and jurisdictions.
• Develops and delivers training programs for Employment attorneys and clients.
• Acts as an ambassador for the Knowledge Department within the Employment practice.
• Collaborates with innovation, IT, BD/marketing, and international knowledge teams.
• Serves as a direct interface with senior firm leadership, Employment practice group leaders, and business group heads on KM strategy, resource allocation, and cross-functional initiatives.
• Performs additional duties as required.

Desired Skills

Deep familiarity with Employment law workflows, including cross-border and transactional considerations. Strong ability to generate thought leadership and translate developments into client-facing content. Experience with GenAI tools and prompt development is strongly preferred. Excellent communication, editorial judgment, and project management skills.

Minimum Education

• JD from ABA accredited law school. Admission to state bar.

Minimum Years of Experience

• 10+ years’ experience in assigned practice area - Employment Law, combined with meaningful experience in KM and legal practice innovation experience.

Essential Job Expectations

• Effectively communicate, verbally and in writing, with clients, lawyers, business professionals, and third parties.
• Produce deliverables, answer phone calls, and reply to correspondence in an efficient and responsive manner.
• Provide timely, accurate, and quality work product.
• Successfully meet deadlines, expectations, and perform work duties as required.
• Foster positive work relationships.
• Comply with all firm policies and practices.
• Engage in both physical and sedentary activity, such as (a) working at a computer for extended periods of time, including on-screen reading and typing; (b) participating in digital/virtual conference calls; (c) participating in meetings as needed.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage competing demands in a fast-paced environment.
• Perform all other duties, tasks or projects as assigned.

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Accommodation

The firm’s expected hiring range for this position is $250,000 - $350,000 per year depending on the candidate’s geographic market location.

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