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Gibson Dunn · 3 weeks ago

Knowledge Management Data Steward – Transactions & Regulatory

New York, NY

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid Level

$85K/yr - $100K/yr

3+ years exp

Gibson Dunn is a leading global law firm, advising clients on significant transactions and disputes. The Knowledge Management Data Steward will maintain the quality and integrity of data supporting the firm’s Corporate and Regulatory practices, collaborating with various teams to ensure accurate data stewardship.

Law Practice

Comp. & Benefits

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Serve as primary data steward for Corporate Transactions related data assets across repositories and systems. This includes tracking data for M&A, finance, capital markets, and others, regulatory filings, and related matters

Design, document and enforce metadata models, tagging structures, and data hierarchies that support structured knowledge capture

Ensure accuracy of client, deal, and matter data in relevant databases, KM platforms, and document management systems

Identify and resolve data quality issues proactively through profiling, cleansing, and validating data

Monitor data quality dashboards; conduct regular audits to identify and rectify data discrepancies or inconsistencies

Collaborate with Transactional & Regulatory practice groups to understand evolving data needs and optimize data capture processes accordingly

Review, optimize and track external deal and data submission information, to include real-time tracking information by deal

Interface with attorneys to verify data points as required, while maintaining independent judgment and responsibility for accuracy

Verify and assist with submission of transactions and other relevant documents to applicable Firm databases for recordkeeping, knowledge, and deal intelligence purposes

Assist with system migrations and implementations by preparing clean, structured data for integration

Support due diligence and regulatory response efforts by organizing, linking, and contextualizing data

Marketing to enhance business intelligence, track pitches and other client facing activity, and maximize precedent accessibility and useability

Assist Information Governance to develop and maintain policies on data retention, security classification, and audit trail records

Qualification

Regulatory frameworksDatabase toolsLegal technology platformsMicrosoft OfficeData stewardshipAttention to detailCommunication skillsCollaboration skillsTime managementOrganizational skills

Required

Demonstrated success working across teams with a high level of autonomy, attention to detail, and discretion

Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information with the appropriate discretion

Exceptional verbal and written communication and people skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with diverse stakeholders

Collaboration and facilitation skills to work with various departments and facilitate their ability to work with each other

Ability to work independently and with a team, and to delegate and manage resources effectively

Exhibit high degree of initiative and critical-thinking skills in exercising independent judgment and making decisions in managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced, deadline-driven, detail-oriented work environment

Strong time management skills and the ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment

Excellent organizational skills, including the ability to work concurrently on a variety of projects with changing priorities

Have meticulous attention to detail

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Information Science, Legal Studies, or related field

3–5 years of experience in data stewardship, corporate paralegal work, legal operations, or a knowledge management function within a law firm or regulatory environment

Preferred

Working knowledge of regulatory frameworks (e.g., SEC, FINRA, CFIUS) and deal structures

Expertise in Microsoft Office, database tools (e.g., SQL, Power BI), and document management platforms

Knowledge of legal technology platforms, in particular Intapp and Foundation and best practices in knowledge capture and reuse

Benefits

Health care

Retirement benefits

Paid days off, including sick time, and vacation time

Parental leave

Basic life insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts

Discretionary, performance-based bonuses

Company

Gibson Dunn

Glassdoor4.1

Gibson Dunn is a leading global law firm, advising clients on significant transactions and disputes.

Founded in 1890

Global, US

1001-5000 employees

https://www.gibsondunn.com

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