Senior Practice Development Manager (Labor & Employment) - Hybrid Opportunity Job Listing at Seyfarth Shaw in Chicago, IL (Job ID 2348-Chicago, IL 60606)

Description

At Seyfarth, we understand that great people are the key to our success, and we provide the opportunities to match. If you join us, you'll work with state-of-the-art technology in a friendly and professional environment, and we will continue to invest in your professional development. If you want the freedom to grow at a firm that is invested in your future, keep reading.

THE OPPORTUNITY:

As the Senior Practice Development Manager, you will play a key role in managing and implementing the business development, marketing, and practice management activities of multiple firm-wide practice groups and several department-wide initiatives. The Senior Manager reports directly to the Director of Practice Development in the Labor & Employment Department and plays an active role in the development and implementation of key practice group initiatives and programs and is responsible for managing the activities of project stakeholders to ensure successful and on-time execution.

The Senior Practice Development Manager is a trusted advisor that supports and works in collaboration with the L&E Practice Development Director and Department Chair to coordinate various projects required to implement priorities within the context of the Firm and the Department.  The L&E Department is the largest in the firm and is an industry leader in labor & employment practice.

THE DAY-TO-DAY:

On any given day you will:

• Support the Director of Practice Development and Department Chair for the LE Department in the creation of strategic plans for practice and business development that promote the growth and expansion of the LE Department. Responsible for managing the implementation of projects of varying complexity supporting the strategic plans; this involves acting as the liaison to and project manager of attorney and allied professional teams (e.g., Finance, IT, Talent Development) related to practice/marketing/business development efforts.
• Act as a trusted right hand to Director of Practice Development, managing implementation of key initiatives with a careful balance of collaboration and autonomy.
• Act as a key liaison between the Practice Development department and assigned practice groups and leaders, facilitating the execution of business development and marketing strategies, and contributing to the agenda setting for practice group meetings.
• Act as the strategic lead for key national practice groups, facilitating high-level meetings, and managing complex initiatives. Work closely with practice group leaders to set agendas, manage sophisticated projects, and ensure the successful implementation of business plans for assigned Practice Groups. 
• Lead and manage key projects within aligned practice groups, ensuring milestones are achieved and projects are delivered on time and in alignment with firm-wide objectives.
• Collaborate with the Director of Practice Development and the Department Chair to plan and execute key internal meetings, including annual Partner Retreats and full-department updates/meetings/offsites.
• Oversee the development of marketing materials, pitches, and communications for assigned practice groups, ensuring consistency with the firm's branding and strategic messaging.
• Serve as key contact for the department on its experience management database working with aligned practice groups to build and maintain representative case and matter descriptions.
• Partner with Director on brand-building opportunities for practice groups and the department.
• Partner with Director on Department communications and ensures strong and consistent messaging from regular communications with all Department members.
• Contribute to the league table submission process as needed for assigned practice groups.
• Review, analyze and communicates monthly financial metrics for aligned practice groups.
• On occasion, work within the proposal team to contribute to RFP, pitch and Statement of Qualification preparation and submission.

YOU HAVE:

• 10+ years of relevant work experience in a professional services environment; law firm experience preferred but not required.
• Ability to thrive on a collaborative and high-performing team in a fast-paced, high pressure environment
• Exceptional organizational and project management skills, with the capability to manage complex, multi-faceted projects simultaneously in a dynamic environment.
• Proficiency in strategic planning, project management, and implementation of marketing and business development strategies.
• Functional understanding of financials, including experience in budget management and resource allocation.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skill with high degree of emotional intelligence and influencing skills
• Ability to lead and influence a team of stakeholders including attorneys, allied professionals, and colleagues at all levels.
• A client service excellence orientation, a sincere desire to help and high level of care for internal and external client experience.
• Track record of innovation with the ability to implement and drive change.
• High degree of sound judgment with excellent troubleshooting and accountability to manage multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced and collaborative environment
• Ability to think creatively and pragmatically, with a focus on delivering results and driving strategic initiatives to completion.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, with a preference for knowledge in CRM systems (e.g., Interaction), proposal software (e.g., Qorus Breeze), email marketing tools (e.g., Vuture), and document management systems (e.g., iManage).

WHAT WE PROVIDE:

Seyfarth provides competitive salary and benefits at all levels, and our culture embraces the entrepreneurial spirit of its professionals like no other firm. Our professional staff are a collaborative team, helping to define the unique client experience offered by the firm. We understand that it takes more than attorneys to build a successful legal practice; everyone participates in our commitment to excellence. 

We are also proud to be an influential leader in inclusion and diversity. The firm has been recognized for our efforts by the Human Rights Campaign and the Minority Corporate Counsel Association. We are Mansfield 5.0 certified, a reflection of our ongoing commitment to advancing candidates from underrepresented groups.

MORE ABOUT SEYFARTH:

With more than 900 lawyers across 18 offices, Seyfarth Shaw LLP provides advisory, litigation, and transactional legal services to clients worldwide. Learn more about The Seyfarth Experience at www.seyfarth.com/careers/.

Seyfarth Shaw is committed to equal employment opportunity and providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with physical and/or mental disabilities. We value and encourage diversity and solicit applications from all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, gender, sex, age, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, medical condition, military and veteran status, gender identity or expression, genetic information, change of sex or transgender status, genetic information or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law.

If you would like more information about your EEO rights as an applicant under the law, please click EEO is the LAW and the Supplement poster through the following link: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/migrated_files/employers/poster_screen_reader_optimized.pdf

The salary range for this role is $170,000 to $185,000 annually, which is based on a 40-hour work week. This range is only applicable for jobs to be performed in Chicago. 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 pay within the salary range will be based on numerous factors including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, experience, skills, and business or organizational needs. This job is also eligible for an annual merit increase and bonus pay. 

We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance, and 401(k).

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