New York GFM Knowledge Lawyer
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Job Location:
New York City, NY - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
5 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
The Role
We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced lawyer to join our Global Financial Markets (GFM) practice in New York as a Knowledge Lawyer. This newly created role is to support and lead the development and be a key resource to our associates to enhance their technical and commercial skills.
Key Responsibilities:
Associate Development and Support:
- Design implement and deliver structured training programs to build both legal expertise and commercial acumen among associates.
- Act as a readily available resource for associates providing guidance and support on recurring or foundational legal and commercial issues.
- Work closely with our Talent team to identify and address operational inefficiencies related to associate training and knowledge gaps.
- Monitor and assess associate progress identifying further development needs and adapting training accordingly.
- Facilitate regular feedback sessions with associates to ensure training remains relevant and impactful.
Training Materials and Knowledge Resources:
- Develop curate and maintain a comprehensive suite of practice-specific resources including toolkits templates checklists and precedents.
- Ensure resources are easily accessible and regularly updated to reflect current market practice and legal developments.
- Collaborate with lawyers across the firms global network to share best practices and contribute to firm-wide knowledge management initiatives.
- Provide timely updates and guidance to the team and associates via emails meetings and training sessions to support their day-to-day activities.
Thought Leadership and Innovation:
- Produce thought leadership pieces and practical guidance for associates including the integration of AI and other innovative tools.
- Promote a culture of continuous learning and professional development within the GFM practice.
Onboarding and Tailored Training:
- Deliver tailored induction and training programs for new joiners ensuring a smooth transition and rapid upskilling.
- Curate and promote accessible training opportunities and relevant resources to support ongoing associate development.
Qualifications :
Your Experience
The ideal applicant will possess the following qualifications:
- Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited US law school
- Admitted to the New York Bar
- At least six years of experience practicing law with a focus on transactional matters.
- Strong legal research and analytical skills
- Ability to create manage and update training sessions for associates
- Experienced in organizing and producing training sessions briefing and presentation for lawyers and clients on a broad range of legal topics
Other preferred skills and competencies include:
- Must be proactive and self-motivated
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills including public speaking and presentation skills
- Able to work independently as well as collaboratively with other professionals
Submissions must include a resume and law school transcript(s).
Clifford Chance US LLP offers a comprehensive benefits and compensation package. The salary range for this role is $230000-$285000. Actual salary will be commensurate with the candidates qualifications and relevant experience.
Additional Information :
Equal Opportunities
At Clifford Chance we forge an inclusive culture where all perspectives are recognized and valued. Its a culture where everyone has equal access to opportunities to thrive and succeed irrespective of background. We are guided by our values-based Code which sets high standards of conduct and has a principle focused on being inclusive.
We are an equal opportunity employer and provide consideration to all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race color religion sex national origin disability status as a protected veteran or any other characteristic protected by federal state or local law. We comply with the law and regulations in every location where we operate and across all aspects of employment from recruitment and selection to development progression and day-to-day working life.
Find out more about our inclusive culture here.
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Full-time
Key Skills
- Time Management
- Microsoft Office
- Communication skills
- Computer Skills
- Microsoft Word
- Banking
- Legal Research
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Microsoft Excel
- Underwriting
- Phone Etiquette
About Company
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