Description
The US Head of Practice Management, Global M&A and Capital will serve as operational chief and trusted advisor to the US GMAC Practice Group Leader and will support all US GMAC partners.
The role will liaise with global practice group leadership and regional and global heads of business services functions to support the practice group’s goals associated with operations and resourcing; talent development; culture & inclusion; knowledge and innovation; and other areas of focus.
Key Responsibilities and Deliverables
Practice Support and Operations
- Provide operational oversight of practice group support functions to ensure optimal delivery of legal services.
- Collaborate with business services departments to ensure appropriate support for the practice group.
- Promote innovation within the team by providing direction and input into ways of working, resource management, and use of technology, including AI.
- Provide input and collaborate on design and implementation of different operating models for resourcing.
- Oversee practice group knowledge program and precedent management system.
- Oversee development and delivery of practice group training programs.
- Oversee paralegal program.
Talent Recruitment and Development
- Support the Practice Group Leader and partners in building high performing legal teams, including development and tracking of associate milestone achievement.
- Manage associate work allocation, balancing client needs, matter urgency, associate availability, seniority, skill level, development goals, and equitable distribution of both high-profile and routine work.
- Administer junior associate staffing pools and rotation models.
- Monitor associate and counsel utilization on an ongoing basis, identify under- or over-utilization trends, and work with partners to adjust staffing.
- Work closely with Recruiting on lateral associate, counsel, and partner hiring.
- Partner with Recruiting and HR to oversee lateral attorney integration after hire.
- Collaborate with Talent Development, HR and partners in delivery of annual performance appraisals.
- Escalate utilization and performance issues.
- Facilitate professional development and career progression of associates and counsel.
- Support the Practice Group Leader in annual partner/counsel promotion process.
Internal Communications and Reporting
- Oversee development and coordination of practice group meetings.
- Identify opportunities for operational efficiency and cost management.
Compensation
- A reasonable estimate of the current range is $300,000 to $350,000.