The Director of Practice Management oversees the day-to-day operations and strategic execution of assigned practice groups or departments, with a strong focus on financial performance, work allocation, lawyer productivity, and professional development.

Key responsibilities include managing practice group operations; monitoring revenue, utilization, realization, and productivity against annual goals; and partnering with finance to prepare reports, analyze trends, support rate setting, and improve profitability. The Director leads annual business planning and budgeting, facilitates performance and strategy discussions with practice leadership, and collaborates with pricing, project management, IT, and innovation teams to enhance client value and knowledge management initiatives.

The role also supports lawyer staffing, recruiting, onboarding, and professional development, while ensuring diversity, equity, and inclusion are embedded across all activities. Additional responsibilities include coordinating leadership meetings and managing ad hoc projects to ensure smooth operations.

Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree required; 10+ years of relevant experience, preferably in a law firm or professional services environment. Strong financial acumen, communication skills, and the ability to influence in a matrixed organization are essential. A JD, MBA, or similar advanced degree is a plus.

The hybrid schedule is three days in the office per week.

The salary range is:

New York & San Francisco: $225,000-$320,000

Other office locations: $211,000-$300,000