About Davies

Davies is a top-tier Canadian law firm focused on high-stakes matters. With offices in Montréal, Toronto and New York, we are consistently at the centre of the most challenging deals and cases in Canada and abroad.

A position at Davies is more than just a job. When you join the firm, you will be welcomed by a team that places as much emphasis on supporting its people as it does on serving its prestigious clients. As such, we have created a collaborative environment where team members of all backgrounds feel appreciated and are encouraged to share their ideas while working alongside some of the brightest legal and business professionals who are eager to share their knowledge and experience.

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 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. This is an existing vacancy.

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 recent precedents, as well as update and automate 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, including AI, and a willingness to develop current 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 For more information or to submit your application, please email [email protected]. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

Davies may utilize artificial intelligence (AI) as part of our application screening process, including in reviewing applications to help identify candidates whose skills and experience align with the requirements of the role.

Davies is committed to providing a diverse, inclusive and accessible workplace for candidates and firm members with disabilities. Please let us know of any accommodations you may require at any time during the recruitment process.

📌 Knowledge Management Counsel (Toronto)
🏢 Davies Ward Phillips u0026 Vineberg
📍 Toronto