Knowledge Management Data Steward – Transactions & Regulatory

Overview

A leading global law firm is seeking a Knowledge Management Data Steward to maintain the quality, integrity, and consistency of data supporting its Corporate and Regulatory practices. This role is based in any U.S. office and involves close collaboration with Information Governance and Records Management teams to ensure transactional data accuracy, security, and compliance with governance protocols. The position reports to the Knowledge Attorney.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary data steward for Corporate Transactions data assets across repositories and systems, including M&A, finance, capital markets, regulatory filings, and related matters.
• Design, document, and enforce metadata models, tagging structures, and data hierarchies to support structured knowledge capture.
• Ensure accuracy of client, deal, and matter data in databases, knowledge management platforms, and document management systems.
• Identify and resolve data quality issues proactively through profiling, cleansing, and validating data.
• Monitor data quality dashboards and conduct regular audits to identify and correct discrepancies.
• Collaborate with Transactional & Regulatory practice groups to understand evolving data needs and optimize data capture processes.
• Review, optimize, and track external deal and data submission information, including real-time deal tracking.
• Interface with attorneys to verify data points while maintaining independent judgment and responsibility for accuracy.
• Verify and assist with submission of transactions and relevant documents to firm databases for recordkeeping, knowledge, and deal intelligence.
• 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.
• Assist marketing efforts to enhance business intelligence, track pitches and client-facing activity, and maximize precedent accessibility and usability.
• Support Information Governance in developing and maintaining policies on data retention, security classification, and audit trail records.

Qualifications

• Working knowledge of regulatory frameworks such as SEC, FINRA, and CFIUS, and deal structures preferred.
• Expertise in Microsoft Office, database tools (e.g., SQL, Power BI), and document management platforms.
• Experience with legal technology platforms, particularly Intapp and Foundation, and best practices in knowledge capture and reuse.
• Demonstrated ability to work autonomously with high attention to detail and discretion.
• Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information appropriately.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across diverse stakeholders.
• Strong collaboration and facilitation skills to work with various departments.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team, delegate, and manage resources effectively.
• High initiative and critical-thinking skills to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
• Strong time management and organizational skills, with the ability to coordinate multiple tasks and prioritize effectively.

Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Information Science, Legal Studies, or a related field.
• 3–5 years of experience in data stewardship, corporate paralegal work, legal operations, or knowledge management within a law firm or regulatory environment.

Compensation & Benefits

• Annual salary range: $85,000 - $100,000, dependent on qualifications and operational considerations.
• Benefits include health care, retirement plans, paid time off (including sick and vacation time), parental leave, basic life insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts, and discretionary performance-based bonuses.

Additional Information

• Applicants with criminal histories will be considered in accordance with local law.
• The application window closes on Monday, August 17, 2026.