Jan Smit

Jan Smit is an experienced legal professional currently serving as Practice Technology Manager at Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP since September 2021. Prior to this role, Jan Smit held various positions at Slaughter and May from July 2015 to September 2021, including Knowledge & Innovation Manager and Knowledge Management Adviser (Legal Tech). Jan Smit’s earlier career at Exigent Group Limited spanned from April 2011 to April 2015, where positions included Head of Legal Services, Senior Associate, and Head of Research and Knowledge Management. Jan Smit holds a Bachelor of Laws (LLB) degree earned at Stellenbosch University from 2007 to 2008, and a Bachelor of Commerce (BCom) degree in Economics and Law from the same institution from 2004 to 2006.