Palo Alto, California, United States · Hybrid
$250k–$350k/yr
DLA Piper is, at its core, bold, exceptional, collaborative and supportive. Our people are the backbone, heart and soul of our firm. Wherever you are in your professional journey, DLA Piper is a place you can engage in m…
Skills: Employment Law, Knowledge Management, GenAI Prompt Development, Content Strategy, Cross-border Coordination
Palo Alto, California, United States · Hybrid
$70/hr–$112/hr
DLA Piper is, at its core, bold, exceptional, collaborative and supportive. Our people are the backbone, heart and soul of our firm. Wherever you are in your professional journey, DLA Piper is a place you can engage in m…
Skills: Case Management, Legal Drafting, Budget Management, Team Leadership, Product Liability
Austin, Texas, United States · Hybrid
DLA Piper is, at its core, bold, exceptional, collaborative and supportive. Our people are the backbone, heart and soul of our firm. Wherever you are in your professional journey, DLA Piper is a place you can engage in m…
Skills: Legal Research, Legal Writing, Document Drafting, Due Diligence, Legal Analysis
Los Angeles, California, United States · Hybrid
$30/hr–$40/hr
DLA Piper is, at its core, bold, exceptional, collaborative and supportive. Our people are the backbone, heart and soul of our firm. Wherever you are in your professional journey, DLA Piper is a place you can engage in m…
Skills: Analytical Skills, Problem-Solving, Verbal Communication, Written Communication, Microsoft Excel
New York, New York, United States · Hybrid
$35/hr–$46/hr
DLA Piper is, at its core, bold, exceptional, collaborative and supportive. Our people are the backbone, heart and soul of our firm. Wherever you are in your professional journey, DLA Piper is a place you can engage in m…
Skills: Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Outlook, Database Management, Public Records Research
Washington, District of Columbia, United States · Hybrid
$111k–$153k/yr
DLA Piper is, at its core, bold, exceptional, collaborative and supportive. Our people are the backbone, heart and soul of our firm. Wherever you are in your professional journey, DLA Piper is a place you can engage in m…
Skills: AI Tools, Knowledge Management, Information Architecture, Workflow Automation, Data Analysis
Wilmington, Delaware, United States · Hybrid
DLA Piper is, at its core, bold, exceptional, collaborative and supportive. Our people are the backbone, heart and soul of our firm. Wherever you are in your professional journey, DLA Piper is a place you can engage in m…
Skills: Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Outlook, Database Management, Public Records Research
Los Angeles, California, United States · Hybrid
$37/hr–$48/hr
DLA Piper is, at its core, bold, exceptional, collaborative and supportive. Our people are the backbone, heart and soul of our firm. Wherever you are in your professional journey, DLA Piper is a place you can engage in m…
Skills: Legal Drafting, Proofreading, Document Management, Billing Coordination, Microsoft Office
Washington, District of Columbia, United States · Hybrid
$51/hr–$71/hr
DLA Piper is, at its core, bold, exceptional, collaborative and supportive. Our people are the backbone, heart and soul of our firm. Wherever you are in your professional journey, DLA Piper is a place you can engage in m…
Skills: Patent Litigation, eDiscovery, Relativity, Case Management, Legal Drafting
San Diego, California, United States · Hybrid
$146k–$233k/yr
DLA Piper is, at its core, bold, exceptional, collaborative and supportive. Our people are the backbone, heart and soul of our firm. Wherever you are in your professional journey, DLA Piper is a place you can engage in m…
Skills: Project Management, RFP Response Development, Pitch Deck Creation, Strategic Thinking, Writing
Los Angeles, California, United States · Hybrid
$37/hr–$48/hr
DLA Piper is, at its core, bold, exceptional, collaborative and supportive. Our people are the backbone, heart and soul of our firm. Wherever you are in your professional journey, DLA Piper is a place you can engage in m…
Skills: Legal Documentation, Microsoft Office, iManage, Aderant, DocXTools
Short Hills, New Jersey, United States · Hybrid
$34/hr–$44/hr
DLA Piper is, at its core, bold, exceptional, collaborative and supportive. Our people are the backbone, heart and soul of our firm. Wherever you are in your professional journey, DLA Piper is a place you can engage in m…
Skills: Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Outlook, Database Management, Public Records Research
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States · Hybrid
DLA Piper is, at its core, bold, exceptional, collaborative and supportive. Our people are the backbone, heart and soul of our firm. Wherever you are in your professional journey, DLA Piper is a place you can engage in m…
Skills: Calendar Management, Legal Document Drafting, Billing Coordination, Project Management, Executive Support
New York, New York, United States · Hybrid
$47/hr–$62/hr
DLA Piper is, at its core, bold, exceptional, collaborative and supportive. Our people are the backbone, heart and soul of our firm. Wherever you are in your professional journey, DLA Piper is a place you can engage in m…
Skills: Communication, Project Management, Relationship Building, Mentorship, Document Drafting
Atlanta, Georgia, United States · Hybrid
$26/hr–$33/hr
DLA Piper is, at its core, bold, exceptional, collaborative and supportive. Our people are the backbone, heart and soul of our firm. Wherever you are in your professional journey, DLA Piper is a place you can engage in m…
Skills: Cash Application, General Accounting, Microsoft Excel, 10-key, Aderant
San Diego, California, United States · Hybrid
$168k–$273k/yr
DLA Piper is, at its core, bold, exceptional, collaborative and supportive. Our people are the backbone, heart and soul of our firm. Wherever you are in your professional journey, DLA Piper is a place you can engage in m…
Skills: Enterprise Application Architecture, Strategic Planning, People Leadership, Financial Management, Vendor Management
Boston, Massachusetts, United States · Hybrid
$37/hr–$48/hr
DLA Piper is, at its core, bold, exceptional, collaborative and supportive. Our people are the backbone, heart and soul of our firm. Wherever you are in your professional journey, DLA Piper is a place you can engage in m…
Skills: Legal Drafting, Proofreading, Document Management, Billing Coordination, Microsoft Office
Chicago, Illinois, United States · Hybrid
$111k–$147k/yr
DLA Piper is, at its core, bold, exceptional, collaborative and supportive. Our people are the backbone, heart and soul of our firm. Wherever you are in your professional journey, DLA Piper is a place you can engage in m…
Skills: Legal Billing, Alternative Fee Arrangements (AFAs), Project Management, Financial Analysis, Stakeholder Management
Los Angeles, California, United States · Hybrid
$53/hr–$71/hr
DLA Piper is, at its core, bold, exceptional, collaborative and supportive. Our people are the backbone, heart and soul of our firm. Wherever you are in your professional journey, DLA Piper is a place you can engage in m…
Skills: Real Estate Law, Due Diligence, Title Analysis, Commercial Leases, Closing Checklists
Houston, Texas, United States · Hybrid
DLA Piper is, at its core, bold, exceptional, collaborative and supportive. Our people are the backbone, heart and soul of our firm. Wherever you are in your professional journey, DLA Piper is a place you can engage in m…
Skills: Communication, Interpersonal Skills, Organizational Skills, Event Planning, Facilities Management
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The role involves strategic ownership of the Employment Knowledge Management function, including the development of GenAI workflows and content strategy. The counsel will curate legal assets, coordinate cross-border projects, and interface with senior leadership to improve practice efficiency.
Requires a JD from an ABA accredited law school, admission to a state bar, and over 10 years of experience in Employment Law. Candidates should have a strong background in knowledge management and experience with GenAI tools.
DLA Piper is, at its core, bold, exceptional, collaborative and supportive. Our people are the backbone, heart and soul of our firm. Wherever you are in your professional journey, DLA Piper is a place you can engage in meaningful work and grow your career. Let’s see what we can achieve. Together.
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.
Location
This position can sit in any of our U.S. offices and offers a hybrid work schedule.
Responsibilities
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.
10+ years’ experience in assigned practice area - Employment Law, combined with meaningful experience in KM and legal practice innovation experience.
Essential Job Expectations
While the specific job requirements of a DLA Piper position may vary depending upon scope of the job and area of specialty, there are certain universal requirements that are expected of all DLA Piper employees, which include but are not limited to:
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.
Our employees are expected to embrace and uphold our firm values as a part of our DLA Piper culture. We are committed to excellence in how we represent our clients and develop our people.
Physical Demands
Sedentary work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and all other sedentary criteria are met.
Work Environment
The individual selected for this position may have the opportunity for a hybrid work arrangement comprised of remote and in-office work, the requirement for which will be determined in coordination with the hiring manager or supervisor and may be modified in the firm’s discretion in the future.
Disclaimer
The purpose of this job description is to provide a concise statement of the work elements and to organize and present the information in a standardized way. It is not intended to describe all the elements of the work that may be performed by every individual in this classification, nor should it serve as the sole criteria for personnel decisions and actions. The job duties, requirements, and expectations for this position may be modified at the Firm’s discretion at any time. This job description does not change the at-will nature of employment.
Applicants must apply directly online instead of sending application materials via email.
Reasonable accommodations may be made upon request to permit individuals with a disability to perform the essential functions and responsibilities of the position or to participate in the job selection process. If you have a request for an accommodation during the application process, please contact [email protected].
Agency applications will not be considered.
No immigration sponsorship is available for this position.
The firm’s expected hiring range for this position is $250,000 - $350,000 per year depending on the candidate’s geographic market location.
The compensation offered for employment will also be dependent on other factors including the candidate’s experience, skills, educational and professional background, and overall qualifications. We offer a comprehensive package of benefits, including medical/dental/vision insurance, and 401(k).
Applicants who are not based in the jurisdiction in which this position is posted and who apply for this role are doing so voluntarily and are not eligible for relocation assistance. Any relocation benefits, if any, are provided only where a relocation is required at the firm’s direction and in accordance with applicable policy and law.
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DLA Piper is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. Job applicant poster viewing center.
Global law firm located in more than 40 countries
DLA Piper is a global law firm helping our clients achieve their goals wherever they do business. Our pursuit of innovation has transformed our delivery of legal services. With offices in the Americas, Europe, the Middle East, Africa and Asia Pacific, we deliver exceptional outcomes on cross-border projects, critical transactions and high-stakes disputes. Every day we help trailblazing organizations seize business opportunities and successfully manage growth and change at speed. Through our pro bono work and community investment around the world, we help create a more just and sustainable future. Visit dlapiper.com to discover more.
Offices: Global, GB · 160 Aldersgate Street, London, England EC1A 4HT, GB · 1251 6th Ave, New York, 10020, US · 40 Molesworth Street, Dublin, County Dublin D02 YV57, IE · 27 rue Laffitte, Paris, 75009, FR
Global law firm located in more than 40 countries
DLA Piper is a global law firm helping our clients achieve their goals wherever they do business. Our pursuit of innovation has transformed our delivery of legal services. With offices in the Americas, Europe, the Middle East, Africa and Asia Pacific, we deliver exceptional outcomes on cross-border projects, critical transactions and high-stakes disputes. Every day we help trailblazing organizations seize business opportunities and successfully manage growth and change at speed. Through our pro bono work and community investment around the world, we help create a more just and sustainable future. Visit dlapiper.com to discover more.
Offices: Global, GB · 160 Aldersgate Street, London, England EC1A 4HT, GB · 1251 6th Ave, New York, 10020, US · 40 Molesworth Street, Dublin, County Dublin D02 YV57, IE · 27 rue Laffitte, Paris, 75009, FR
