Manager, Legal Data, Technology & Compliance

Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP (including its associated entities) is an elite global law firm with world-class practices across the board. Clients know they can rely on Davis Polk for their most challenging legal and business matters. Our approximately 1,000 lawyers located in 10 offices in the world’s key financial centers and political capitals collaborate seamlessly to deliver exceptional service, sophisticated advice and creative, practical solutions.

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We are seeking a qualified attorney to join our Knowledge and Innovation team as Manager, Legal Data, Technology & Compliance. This role combines legal expertise with a focus on technology, data, risk, compliance, and process improvement. The successful candidate will work closely with practice groups, firm leadership, and cross-functional teams to advance the firm’s strategy around AI, technology, data, and knowledge initiatives.

Typical responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Serve as the primary liaison between Knowledge & Innovation attorneys, practice groups, and other departments to identify, collect, and categorize key practice group data.
• Coordinate with accounting, business services, and other relevant departments to track down and reconcile cross-functional data sets.
• Work with data architects and database administrators to ensure legal and business requirements are reflected in data management processes.
• Support the design and implementation of firmwide initiatives to leverage practice group data for strategic projects, including:
• Coordinating with practice groups to establish efficient processes for maintaining accurate and actionable data;
• Monitoring progress and performance of data initiatives and proactively identifying areas for improvement or future opportunity;
• Overseeing the implementation of new knowledge and data systems, ensuring they align with both legal workflows and firm objectives; and
• Acting as a point of contact for ongoing queries and support related to practice group data management.

• Review and advise on outside counsel guidelines, with an emphasis on issues related to AI, technology, and innovation.
• Collaborate with the Vendor Management Office (VMO) to review and negotiate firm contracts for both general and K&I-specific engagements, focusing on AI/technology risk and compliance.
• Oversee and assist with contract negotiation and vendor selection, ensuring alignment with firm policies and risk standards.
• Respond to client questionnaires regarding the firm’s use of AI and technology, coordinating with IT, security, and practice groups for accurate disclosures.
• Review vendor security responses, particularly those related to AI and technology, in partnership with information security.

• Lead and contribute to multi-disciplinary projects focused on the effective use of data, AI, and technology within the firm.
• Facilitate knowledge-sharing and best practices across practice groups and administrative teams.
• Maintain awareness of emerging trends in legal technology, AI, and data management; proactively identify opportunities for innovation and improvement.
• Promote a culture of learning and adaptability with respect to technology and process change.

• Ability to exercise sound judgment and maintain confidentiality when handling sensitive information.
• Highly developed analytical and critical thinking capabilities.
• Comfort engaging with complex, non-routine problems that lack established playbooks.
• Ability to translate complex project requirements into actionable steps.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work directly with legal and business services stakeholders with little or no supervision.
• Ability to manage competing deadlines and know when to escalate issues or decisions.
• Familiarity with outside counsel guidelines, vendor management, or law firm risk/compliance practices.
• Interest in legal technology, AI, and data management.
• Understanding of, or willingness to learn, information governance…