Practice Group Manager – Tax & Tax Controversy

Responsibilities

• Support day-to-day operations and strategic initiatives for the Tax and Tax Controversy practices.
• Manage talent across the group, including recruiting pipelines and performance improvement coordination.
• Support the firm's free market system by helping lawyers identify appropriate staffing and new work opportunities.
• Develop strategic business goals, objectives, and tactics in alignment with firm strategy.
• Partner with marketing and business development teams to manage external events, rankings, and client updates.
• Manage tracking of practice-specific data, including pitches, targets, and client outreach.
• Collaborate with professional development to create practice-specific educational trainings and CLE programming.
• Drive process improvements and manage the associate journey, including mentorship and career guidance.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Minimum of seven years of related professional experience.
• At least three years of management experience.
• Strong knowledge of the legal industry, including relevant laws, regulations, and best practices.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills with high emotional intelligence.
• Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information with discretion.
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced degree such as a JD or MBA.

Benefits

• Competitive annual compensation range ($230,000 – $280,000).
• Comprehensive health care and retirement benefits.
• Paid time off, including sick time and vacation.
• Parental leave and basic life insurance.
• Flexible Spending Accounts.
• Discretionary, performance-based bonuses.

About the Company

Gibson Dunn is a leading global law firm, advising clients on significant transactions and disputes. Our exceptional teams craft and deploy creative legal strategies that are meticulously tailored to every matter, however complex or high-stakes.