Corporate Practice Manager

About the role

The Corporate Practice Manager is primarily responsible for providing support to associates within the Corporate group, with workflow and their overall career development at Fenwick. The individual will play an active role in the development and implementation of the Corporate group’s initiatives and play an integral role in the retention and development of associates. This role may be based in any of Fenwick’s U.S. offices except Washington, D.C., and will require 3 days of in-office presence per week, with additional onsite days as needed to support business and client requirements. This is a full-time exempt role.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a knowledgeable and trusted resource to associates, understanding on-the-ground practice activity levels and helping associates manage their bandwidth, including serving as a first point of contact for workflow and time management.
• Manage junior associates following their initial integration into the firm via the “Fenwick First program” to continue their integration and help them navigate the free market workflow system.
• Manage work allocation and utilization within the free market workflow system, supporting partners and associates with staffing matters as needed.
• Evaluate practice group needs by gathering and analyzing group-related data, identifying gaps in associate resources, and supporting recruiting team efforts.
• Manage orientation and integration support for lateral and junior associates, as well as off-boarding processes.
• Lead associate engagement, providing support and guidance on morale and events to foster in-office collaboration.
• Work with partners, Practice Support Lawyers, and Legal Training teams to plan and conduct formal training programs for attorneys within the Corporate Practice Group, and assist with planning for group-related and firmwide initiatives.
• Support the evaluation and associate development process in collaboration with the Legal Personnel team.
• Work with the Knowledge Management team to support testing, rollout, and maintenance of key tools and resources, including AI tools.
• Collaborate on AI initiatives for the Corporate Practice Group, identifying opportunities for AI-enabled efficiencies and developing trainings for responsible and effective use of AI tools.
• Assist in making strategic decisions for the group in collaboration with practice management directors, practice leaders, partners, and other stakeholders.
• Support any other existing or future initiatives, projects, processes, or tasks presented to the Practice Management team.

Qualifications

• Sound judgment and extreme discretion with respect to confidential and sensitive information.
• Strong emotional intelligence, ability to influence and guide others, and provide quality and efficient client service in a fast-paced industry.
• Awareness and understanding of business improvement processes and best practices.
• Strong interpersonal skills, service mentality, and ability to build relationships.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Strong data analytics skills to assess a range of metrics and present data effectively.
• Demonstrated ability to organize and prioritize work in a dynamic and complex environment to meet deadlines and daily requirements.
• Proficiency in MS Office and the ability to quickly learn and utilize additional software.
• Ability to thoughtfully and effectively use AI tools to improve efficiency, support data analysis, workflow management, and identify practical applications while exercising sound judgment around confidentiality, accuracy, and responsible use.

Reporting to the Corporate Practice Group Director, the qualified candidate will preferably have 3-5 years of manager-level experience at a law firm or other professional services experience. Experience in practice management, including staffing support, is a plus. Bachelor’s degree required; JD or MBA is a plus.

Benefits

At Fenwick, we believe that our partners and employees are our most important asset. We provide a comprehensive benefit program, including:

• Healthcare, Life Insurance, Health Savings Accounts, and Flexible Spending Accounts.
• Wellbeing programs.

Except as otherwise required by law, temporary employees are generally not entitled to these benefits.

Pay

The anticipated range for this position is $153,000 – $228,750. The actual base salary offered may depend on factors such as qualifications, relevant experience, education, certifications, and location. A discretionary bonus for eligible employees may also be available based on performance.