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, performance improvement plans, and attorney reviews.
• 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 practice-specific data, including pitches, targets, client outreach, and staffing.
• 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 (Advanced degree such as JD or MBA preferred).
• Minimum of 7 years of related professional experience.
• At least 3 years of experience in a management role.
• Strong knowledge of the legal industry, including relevant laws, regulations, and best practices.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills with high emotional intelligence.
• Proven ability to handle confidential and sensitive information with discretion.
• Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Benefits

• Competitive annual compensation range of $230,000 - $280,000.
• Comprehensive health care coverage.
• Retirement benefits.
• Paid time off, including vacation and sick time.
• Parental leave.
• Basic life insurance and 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. The firm’s work is distinguished by a unique combination of precision and vision.