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Mayer Brown is an international law firm positioned to represent the world’s major corporations, funds, and financial institutions in their most important and complex transactions and disputes. We are recognized by our clients as strategic partners with deep commercial instincts and a commitment to creatively anticipating their needs and delivering excellence in everything we do.We are a collegial, collaborative firm where highly motivated individuals with an unwavering commitment to excellence receive the opportunity, support, and development they need to grow, thrive, and realize their greatest potential all while supporting the Firm’s client service principles of excellence, strategic partnership, commercial instinct, integrated strengths, innovation, and collaboration across our international firm.If you enjoy working with team members whose defining characteristics are exceptional client service, initiative, professionalism, responsiveness, and adaptability, you may be the person we are seeking to join our Administration department in our New York office, as a Senior Manager: Practice Management.The Senior Manager: Practice Management serves as the principal deputy and second-in-command to the Director: Practice Management (Global Corporate Practice). This role supports and helps to drive the effective operation of the Corporate Practice by overseeing key operational, talent, financial, strategic and related functions. Working closely with the Director, Practice leadership, and administrative teams across the firm, the Senior Manager helps execute strategic priorities, ensures consistent operational excellence, and supports the long-term, sustainable success of the Practice.The Senior Manager plays a critical role in managing the day-to-day operations of the Practice, escalating issues where appropriate, and acting as a trusted advisor and thought partner to the Director.Essential Functions:Operational ExcellencePartner with the Director to advance Practice and firm strategic initiatives, taking responsibility for implementation and follow-through.Maintain strong working relationships with business services teams to ensure seamless support for the Practice.Oversee day-to-day operational processes to optimise quality, efficiency and utilisation of technology and resources.Ensure firm-wide tools and systems are effectively adopted within the Practice; identify gaps and opportunities for improvement.In partnership with the Director, manage the development and dissemination of operational and financial updates, plans, and communications for Practice leadership.Identify operational issues proactively and recommend improvements to procedures, controls, and workflows.Support the Director in preparing agendas, materials and action items for key meetings; track progress and drive accountability.Perform other operational duties as needed to support Practice goals.Talent Development Monitor attorney productivity and utilisation in coordination with HR and Legal Resources teamsPartner with Learning & Development to evaluate and enhance training offerings for lawyers and business professionalsContribute to initiatives that promote attorney engagement, culture and community within the PracticeFinancial ManagementWork with Accounting and the Director to ensure reliable financial reporting that supports operational and strategic decisionsHelp review financial performance and trends with the Director and Practice leadershipIdentify and escalate attorney business practice issues (e.g., time entry, aged WIP/A/R) and support partners in resolving themLiaise with billing, eBilling, and records teams to ensure financial operations run efficientlySupport operational budget analysis and expense monitoring in partnership with the Director and AccountingCollaboration Across TeamsLead or support the implementation of firm-wide initiatives within the Practice; act as the key operational liaison for cross-functional projectsSupport change management efforts, working closely with IT, Innovation and other teams to coordinate rollout, adoption and training for new tools or processesIdentify opportunities to leverage knowledge management, legal project management and other business services to improve efficiency and profitabilityWork with innovation teams to explore new technologies and drive continuous improvementClient Development and Market ProminenceSupport the Director and Practice leadership in developing and executing operational components of the Practice’s strategic planPartner with Business Development & Marketing to develop and implement business plans for the Practice and its Product AreasHelp track progress against business plan objectives and ensure support for related initiativesAssist partners with identifying and pursuing cross-selling opportunities in coordination with BD & MarketingEducation/Training/Certifications: Bachelor’s degree requiredProfessional Experience: Required:Minimum of 6 years of related experience, such as business or financial management within a law firm or legal operations rolePreferred:Experience supporting delivery of legal services (as a lawyer or non-lawyer working alongside lawyers) Experience of coordination or leading change in a legal or professional services environment Understanding of legal industryUnderstanding of Corporate practice and its products, including M&A, PE and FundsTechnical Skills: Required:Proficiency in Microsoft Office products and ability to learn and work in various software applications as neededPreferred:Strong data and financial analytics skillsetUnderstanding of law firms business services operationsExperience of working with legal technology Performance Traits: Strong executive presenceStrong customer service skills and high degree of emotional intelligence, able to anticipate needs and exercise independent judgement while teaming and navigating a high-performance environmentAbility to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment where multi-tasking and working across organizational lines is the normComfortable taking input and direction from multiple sources, synthesizing, and finding common ground to ensure key initiatives move forwardSelf-starter with a high level of initiativeStrong attention to detail, organizational skills and the ability to handle multiple projects Exercises solid strategic thinking and problem-solving skillsStrong written and verbal communication skills, able to communicate effectively and in a professional manner with all levels of the Firm and outside vendorsMaintains confidentiality and exercises discretionAble to determine and implement change processes to improve workflow efficienciesProcess and service-oriented with strong leadership and project management skillsAble to set priorities and delegate in an efficient mannerPhysical Requirements: May require travel to other offices as neededThe typical pay scale for this position between $180,000 and $240,000, although the actual wage or salary could be lower or higher if the candidate’s education, experience, skills and internal pay alignment are different from those specified.The above is a general description of the essential duties associated with this position and does not represent an exhaustive or comprehensive list of all duties.The Firm may modify and amend this job description at any time at its sole discretion. Nothing herein creates a contract of employment or otherwise modifies the at-will nature of employment.We offer competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits, including medical/dental/vision/life/and AD&D insurance, 401(k) savings plan, back-up childcare and eldercare, generous paid time off (PTO), as well as opportunities for professional development and growth.Thank you for your interest in Mayer Brown. We are committed to providing equal opportunity and reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities and disabled veterans. To request a reasonable accommodation related to the application process and/or job interview, please qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.#LI-HYBRID #LI-CVH1