Knowledge Specialist Data Privacy and Cybersecurity

The Knowledge Specialist is a valued member of Hogan Lovells global Data Privacy and Cybersecurity (DPaC) practice and provides essential support to lawyers with project management the collection organization and dissemination of knowledge along with the coordination and execution of key tasks and projects for the practice.

Working under the direction of seasoned lawyers the Knowledge Specialist will coordinate communication and follow-up with key internal stakeholders including attorneys paralegals and Marketing & Business Development (M&BD) colleagues. They will also serve as a resource for external clients as needed.

Additionally they will provide critical research support and initiative in proactively tracking the latest news legislation and industry-relevant developments to assist DPaCs knowledge collection and sharing vehicles.

The ideal candidate will be a highly motivated curious and professionally mature professional who demonstrates a high degree of initiative and autonomy innovating solutions to everyday challenges exercising sound judgment and possessing excellent written and verbal communication skills. Moreover they will have a strong attention to detail illustrate a growth mindset and be collaborative and team-oriented.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

KNOWLEDGE MANAGEMENT& DISSEMINATION

• Flag new legal developments preparing the first draft of client alerts or blog posts on them including facilitating the progress of these tasks and working with the relevant team members to get them to completion in a timely fashion including learning and knowing which team members have expertise in which areas to include in each alert or blog post.

• Take initiative to flag new legal developments where a client alert or blog post may be appropriate.

• Proactively monitor and circulate key articles about our clients and industry-relevant news.

• Circulate weekly list of new DPaC clients or matters in key areas of focus (e.g. AI security breaches etc.).

• Create and maintain timely trackers including tracking OCR (and other key regulators) enforcement actions along with tracking new state laws to include key details of each and be circulated with the team on a regular cadence.

OPERATIONAL SUPPORT & PROJECT MANAGEMENT

• Organize track and follow up on M&BD initiatives such as the quarterly check-ins and other client outreach CLE etc.

• Manage client contact lists for various events (e.g. HPLF) for outreach and follow-up.

• Help organize and manage the knowledge site and materials including collecting and preparing documents for inclusion.

• Provide support in preparing managing and organizing client CLE presentations creating a current repository that is easily accessible and searchable.

• Assist with collecting organizing and tracking information on new matters/work as representative experience for marketing collateral and internal sharing.

• Facilitate communication with attorneys paralegals and other internal stakeholders on key items.

• Manage and update the list of local counsel contacts.

• Participate in our firms global Responsible Business program.

• Work on other duties and special projects as assigned.

REQUIRED SKILLS

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

• Excellent attention to detail organizational and project management skills.

• Self-starter with a drive to create problem solve identify process efficiencies and execute on solutions.

• Demonstrate a collaborative mindset and a willingness and curiosity to learn.

• Diplomatic with the ability to interact effectively with all levels of the firm.

• Proven ability to maintain the utmost confidentiality in highly sensitive matters and demonstrate good judgment.

• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment with or without direct supervision.

• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office (including Word PowerPoint Excel) and other computer skills.

EDUCATION CERTIFICATIONS AND/OR EXPERIENCE

• At least 3-5 years of relevant experience.

• Familiarity with legal policy research regulatory policy cybersecurity and/or privacy issues is desirable.

• Experience with intranet sites such as SharePoint is a plus.

• Bachelors degree required or equivalent combination of education and work experience.

Core hours are Monday through Friday 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. including one hour for lunch with overtime as required.

COMPENSATION

The annualized salary range for this position is $85000 to $112000 depending on the candidates overall experience and other job-related factors permitted by law. Full time employees may be eligible for a discretionary addition full time employees as well as some part time employees will be eligible for the firms fringe benefits as they currently exist.

This job description sets forth the responsibilities of this position and may be changed from time to time as shall be determined.

Hogan Lovells is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex pregnancy age national origin disability sexual orientation gender identity or expression marital status genetic information protected Veteran status or other factors protected by law.

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