Practice Director

Location: New York

High visibility role in elite global law firm

Help shape strategy, drive practice growth, & influence key business decisions

About Our Client Our client is a globally recognized law firm known for its elite corporate and financial services practices, exceptional client base, and longstanding reputation for handling some of the most sophisticated matters in the market.

Job Description Partner with practice leadership to develop, implement, and execute strategic business plans and practice growth initiatives.

Track progress against group objectives, monitor key initiatives, and ensure accountability for strategic priorities.

Analyze financial performance, market trends, and business opportunities to support practice growth and profitability.

Lead high-impact strategic projects on behalf of practice leadership and coordinate cross-functional stakeholder engagement.

Manage practice operations, including partner meetings, reporting, communications, presentations, and execution of action plans.

Collaborate with finance, professional development, recruiting, business development, and knowledge management teams to address operational and talent priorities.

Support client development efforts, including pitches, RFP responses, client targeting strategies, relationship management, and coverage planning.

Coordinate client events, thought leadership initiatives, and practice visibility opportunities.

Assist with attorney recruiting, lateral hiring strategy, on-boarding, integration, and retention efforts.

Partner with Knowledge Management & Innovation teams to advance knowledge resources, technology adoption, AI initiatives, and practice-specific training programs.

The Successful Applicant Bachelor's degree required; JD or MBA strongly preferred

Minimum 7 years of experience within a law firm or professional services environment

Prior practice management or business operations leadership experience preferred

Demonstrated ability to partner effectively with senior stakeholders and influence across multiple functions

Strong strategic planning, project management, and operational execution capabilities

Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills

Proven ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced, high-performing environment

Strong analytical skills with experience reviewing business and financial performance metrics

Ability to exercise sound judgment, discretion, and professionalism when handling sensitive matters

Proficiency with Excel and Power Point What ’s on Offer The salary range for this role is $300,000 to $350,000 USD for New York.

This is the lowest to highest salary we in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. An employee's position within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to, specific competencies, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance.

The successful candidate may be eligible for annual discretionary bonus.

The firm offers a comprehensive package of benefits including Paid Time Off, medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k), life and AD&D insurance, short- and long-term disability coverage, healthcare FSA, commuter benefits, paid parental leave, back-up childcare to eligible employees.

This role follows a hybrid in-office schedule.

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Function Legal Subsector Legal  Subsector Industry Professional  Services & Consultancy Location New  York Contract type

Permanent

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