Manager, Practice Management (Financial Industry Business Unit and Business Law Legal Specialty)

This newly-created position is responsible for managing certain processes of the Financial Industry Business Unit and Business Law Legal Specialty groups (Group) that are critical to the groups’ priorities. The position works under the direction of the Managing Director, Practice Management – Life Sciences (Managing Director) and works closely with partners and administrative team members to ensure timely and effective execution on processes and systems that support the strategic direction of the Business Unit or groups.

What You'll Do:

• Overall Practice Management Operations: Work with the Managing Director, Business Unit Leader, Group Leaders, and practice management team to manage operational and strategic aspects of the practice, including internal organization, meetings and events, information management, and other initiatives as requested by the Managing Director. Identify Business Unit and Group needs and opportunities, and work to advance relevant initiatives.
• Talent Management: Based upon a solid understanding of the talent management goals of the Business Unit, Groups, Offices, and each individual attorney, work with personnel committees and interact with partners and administrators on various talent management initiatives, including Business Unit and Group efforts related to recruitment, diversity and inclusion, and professional development and training. Understand the broader firm tools, process, and strategy to ensure proper execution on Business Unit and Group initiatives.
• Business Intelligence: Produce reporting and analytics to build business intelligence that informs Business Unit and Group leadership on trends related to overall practice management, including talent management, financial performance, and knowledge management. Collaborate with the Managing Director and administrators to identify actionable issues and plans arising out of metrics analysis and execute on related efforts to support and advance initiatives.
• Team Management: Together with the Managing Director, manage workload and professional development of the BU Specialist who is part of the Practice Management team through coaching, mentoring, delegation, and supervision.

Who You Are:

• J.D. or MBA degree with 5 to 7 years’ experience in Practice Management/Operations in a large law firm
• Experience as an attorney, in a large law firm preferred
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills and ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Ability to develop and forge positive and collaborative working relationships.
• Ability to demonstrate sound judgment and to respect, protect, and maintain highly confidential and sensitive information.
• Ability to effectively manage projects and tasks including demonstrating delegation and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently, be proactive, and take initiative.
• Ability to demonstrate effective creative problem solving and people management skills.
• Working knowledge of Word, Outlook and Excel. Ability to learn and utilize additional programs.