Latham & Watkins, a global law firm consistently ranked among the top firms in the world, is seeking a Knowledge Management Lawyer to join our dynamic Antitrust & Competition practice in Brussels. 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.

ABOUT THE TEAM

Of the 60 professional staff in our Brussels office, 22 nationalities are represented. The Antitrust & Competition team works with mainly international clients. In addition the practice is considered one of the top performing practices in Brussels and ranked tier 2 in Legal 500 for Antitrust/Competition.

  ABOUT THE ROLE

As a Knowledge Management Lawyer, you will be responsible for monitoring current legal developments, keeping the attorneys abreast of these developments and leading the team’s thought leadership efforts.  Key responsibilities include:

• Monitoring current legal, regulatory and market practice developments for the practice and preparing communications and tailored thought leadership materials for attorneys and clients (including client alerts, blog posts, newsletters, client presentations and pitches)
• Providing substantive training to attorneys on competition law matters and with regard to the use of forms and precedent materials, as well as more general training on the knowledge management database and other KM resources
• Generally acting as a sounding board for technical legal queries from attorneys in relation to competition law matters and supporting their preparation for client or industry presentations and round tables.
• Utilizing attorneys within the practice to support the delivery of the Knowledge Management effort, coordinating their involvement, seeking partner feedback and review as required
• Identifying, drafting and maintaining Latham standard forms and practice notes
• Participating in client pitches and business development activities where appropriate

ABOUT YOU

We’d love to hear from you if you:

• Have a Bachelor of Laws degree or its equivalent
• Are highly organised with meticulous attention to detail
• Are a self-starter willing to take the initiative

And have:

• A minimum of five years’ post-qualification experience as a practicing lawyer in an antitrust and competition practice at a leading international law firm
• Extensive substantive knowledge of EU antitrust and competition law
• Outstanding communication skills, both written and verbal, and the ability to interact effectively with people at all organisational levels of the firm

Latham & Watkins has a well-established Knowledge Management team with defined career progression routes which recognize the experience our colleagues bring to their role.  Whilst our expectation is that candidates will have five years PQE or more, we are open to candidates at all levels, including those with very significant experience in this field.

  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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