Overview

Practice Development Manager Practice Development plays an essential role in the firm's business, where our core business units are practice groups (PGs). Practice Development professionals, working in teams, are embedded within each PG and focus on driving and implementing firm and PG strategic priorities, where we serve as trusted advisors to the partners and firm leadership. We are also key advisors on behalf of PGs to other business support departments at the firm.Each Practice Development team stands in a unique position, working closely with partners, to develop and execute on a wide range of strategic, commercial, and operational initiatives connecting people and capabilities that include:Contributing to the articulation and implementation of PG strategic and commercial priorities.Managing and overseeing the core business functions of each practice group.Aligning PG talent with firm and group needs to drive strategies and offerings.Commercializing knowledge through product development, thought leadership campaigns, and external, as well as internal, profile-raising strategies.Analyzing PG performance metrics to identify actionable insights and measure progress against practice imperatives.The Practice Development Manager (PDM) will serve as trusted advisor to the Practice Group Leaders ("PGLs"), partners, and Director of the Litigation & Enforcement practice group ("LEPG").The PDM will work directly with LEPG leadership to set strategy, drive accountability, and ensure operational efficiency within the practice group. In this role, the PDM will report to the Director of Practice Development and collaborate with other departments (e.g., Finance, Attorney Development, Attorney Talent, Business Development, Marketing, HR, Knowledge Management, and Office of General Counsel) to support LEPG's strategic vision, business operations, financial performance, and resource management.The ideal candidate will have experience working in a large law firm or other professional services environment; exemplary leadership skills; at least eight years of experience managing complex business operations and teams; a proven track record of successful performance; outstanding verbal and written communication skills; experience working with colleagues at all levels; strong organizational skills and attention to detail; and a willingness to roll up their sleeves to help the practice group achieve its business objectives.Please note that occasional travel may be necessary, as well as flexibility to accommodate partners in other time zones and address time-sensitive projects outside of business hours.Essential Functions:Collaborate with practice group leadership, partners, and other key stakeholders to develop a strategic practice group plan with clear, achievable goals focused on competitive differentiation, market positioning, talent, and profitability.Support PG leadership with daily operations, including designing and running substantive initiatives and meetings that maintain focus on PG priorities.Identify opportunities for improvement, innovation, and efficiency in business operations, matter management, and infrastructure, and develop actionable solutions and implementation plans.Relentlessly execute and track progress on initiatives in support of the firm and PG strategies.Manage PG talent needs by working with PGLs, partners, and Attorney Talent on partner and counsel transitions, including: evaluating overall talent needs; onboarding and integrating lateral partners and counsel; preparing business cases for partner promotions; integrating promoted partners; and succession planning for partner retirements. Collaborate with partners to draft candidate sponsor memoranda and integration plans.Collaborate with PGLs and partners to identify and execute on knowledge management needs in partnership with the Legal Knowledge Management team.Drive innovation through product development and thought leadership campaigns in collaboration with attorne