Corporate Practice & Talent Development Lead

Fenwick & West; Santa Monica (CA); Hybrid; USD 153,000 - 229,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare

Life Insurance

Health Savings Accounts

Flexible Spending Accounts

Wellbeing

Job summary

Fenwick & West is seeking a Corporate Practice Manager to support associates within the Corporate group, coordinating workflow, development, and integration. The role emphasizes collaboration, staffing support, and ongoing training, including AI-related initiatives.

The position requires 3 days in-office per week across our US offices (excludes DC) and is a full-time exempt role. A JD or MBA is a plus, with 3–5 years of managerial experience at a law firm or professional services setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; JD or MBA a plus.
• Strong judgment and discretion with confidential information.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide support to associates in the Corporate group focusing on workflow and career development.
• Manage onboarding, integration, and off-boarding of associates including staffing support.
• Coordinate training programs and AI tool testing for the group.
• Analyze data to identify gaps and support recruiting efforts.
• Collaborate with partners and Practice Support Lawyers on firmwide initiatives.

Skills

Emotional intelligence

Influence and guidance

Client service

Data analytics

Communication (oral & written)

AI tools usage

Confidentiality

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's degree

JD or MBA a plus

Tools

MS Office suite

AI tooling

Job description

Fenwick & West is seeking a Corporate Practice Manager to support associates within the Corporate group, coordinating workflow, development, and integration. The role emphasizes collaboration, staffing support, and ongoing training, including AI-related initiatives.

The position requires 3 days in-office per week across our US offices (excludes DC) and is a full-time exempt role. A JD or MBA is a plus, with 3–5 years of managerial experience at a law firm or professional services setting.