Knowledge Management Counsel

Davies is hiring a lawyer with general corporate, M&A and securities transactional experience to join our Knowledge Management (KM) team in Toronto. The ideal candidate will have 2-5 years of client-facing practice experience, ideally with a top-tier transactional law firm.

Reporting to the Partner, Knowledge Management and Pricing, the successful candidate will be actively involved in the implementation of the firm’s strategic objectives in the area of Knowledge Management, working with our legal professionals and other stakeholders to leverage and manage the firm’s intellectual capital. As KM Counsel, you will have the opportunity to substantively build and hone your legal knowledge and analytical and drafting skills in the context of precedent development and current awareness engagement. In addition to contributing to thought leadership, you will benefit from collaborating with all practice groups to mine their intellectual capital and convert existing knowledge into state-of-the-art precedents and other resources, focusing on excellence in quality, consistency and efficiency.

This position will appeal to an intellectually curious lawyer who appreciates the sophisticated learning environment of private practice but is seeking greater autonomy and balance. The ideal candidate wants to continue to grow professionally and thrives in a stimulating environment with a commitment to exceptional client service.

We are a leading Canadian business law firm focused on high-stakes matters. Tackling our clients’ issues with clarity and efficiency, we are at the heart of their most complex deals and cases. With offices in Toronto, Montréal and New York, the firm’s capabilities extend across borders.

Primary Responsibilities

Oversee the development of new precedents and update the firm’s existing precedents, including participation in drafting and annotating model documents

Work closely with lawyers to identify and gather new knowledge resources, and maintain our existing collections of practice resources and research materials

Work with the firm’s practice groups to explore and implement solutions to meet their specific KM needs

Respond to requests for KM resources using the firm’s KM collections and enterprise search tool

Participate in the development of firm knowledge pertaining to new laws and legal developments, including authoring client-facing publications

Leverage precedent and current awareness work to advise lawyers on legal issues

Prepare and deliver legal training to the firm’s lawyers and law students related to knowledge products and solutions

Promote awareness and active usage of the firm's knowledge resources

Skills & Experience Required

A law degree with 2-5 years of client facing practice experience, ideally with a top-tier transactional law firm

Strong academic credentials and ability to think strategically, demonstrating well-honed analytical and problem-solving skills

Strong written and oral communication skills with the ability to explain concepts clearly and concisely

A high level of comfort with law firm technology and a willingness to develop new technology proficiencies

Strong client service skills and a self-starter who is highly organized, motivated and detail-oriented; able to work both independently and collaboratively as part of a larger team

To apply, please send your resume, cover letter and academic transcripts, in complete confidence, to or alternatively, upload your materials via the LinkedIn job posting.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

Davies Ward Phillips & Vineberg LLP is committed to providing a work environment that is diverse, inclusive and accessible to applicants and firm members with disabilities. If you require accommodation at any time during the recruitment process, please let us know.