Senior Practice Manager, Corporate

Responsibilities

• Drive operational excellence within the corporate transactions practice by leading partners through data-driven decision-making and scalable business processes.
• Assess partner write-off requests and evaluate new business intake for strategic and financial risk.
• Spearhead talent development, including associate performance evaluations, staffing model alignment, and onboarding optimization.
• Design repeatable playbooks for M&A transactions and conduct post-deal retrospectives.
• Build performance dashboards focusing on deal progress, client experience, workforce management, and profitability.
• Advise partners on multi-year growth plans, including market segmentation, pricing models, and new service development.
• Manage quarterly objectives and financial forecasting by monitoring KPIs and producing insights for firm management.
• Guide client teams through the full matter lifecycle using legal project management methodologies to improve service delivery.

Requirements

• 6+ years of operations, strategy, practice, or engagement management experience (or 3 years with an MBA or JD from a top institution).
• Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent relevant experience.
• Advanced communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Proven track record of implementing scalable solutions with an emphasis on financial performance and client satisfaction.
• Expertise in change management methodologies with the ability to influence partners and drive measurable results.
• Entrepreneurial mindset with the ability to navigate ambiguity and a willingness to challenge assumptions.
• Flexibility to work extended hours as needed.

Preferred Qualifications

• Fluency in corporate transaction lifecycles or exposure to M&A workflows.
• J.D. or MBA degree.
• Experience working directly with high-profile clients (e.g., PE portfolio operations, investment banking, or consulting).
• Ability to design next-generation legal service models.

Benefits

• Competitive salary range of $180,000 – $195,000.
• Eligibility for discretionary bonus.
• Comprehensive medical, prescription drug, and dental/vision coverage.
• Firm-paid life, AD&D, short-term, and long-term disability insurance.
• 401(k) plan with pre-tax, Roth, and after-tax contribution options.
• Paid Time Off (PTO), paid holidays, and parental leave.
• Additional perks including an Employee Assistance Program (EAP), back-up child/elder care, and a 529 college savings plan.

About the Company

McCarter & English, LLP is a leading law firm providing exceptional legal services across a wide range of industries and practices, including Corporate, M&A, and Intellectual Property.