Labor & Employment Practice Leader

Baker Brand; United States; Hybrid; USD 170,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Group health insurance

Bonus program

Job summary

BakerHostetler is seeking an experienced Practice Manager for Labor & Employment to join the new Practice Management department in New York. The role partners with firm leaders to drive strategic direction, optimize resources, and align talent with client needs.

The position is hybrid and located in New York, offering the opportunity to lead strategic initiatives, leverage data analytics, and influence practice performance across the firm.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree required.
• Degree in management, business, financial, legal or related studies required.
• MBA or JD preferred.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with firmwide leadership to develop strategic plans.
• Analyze practice performance and budget planning.
• Manage staffing, resource allocation, headcount, and workflow planning.
• Oversee talent management, onboarding, and development initiatives.
• Coordinate governance and project management for practice group initiatives.

Skills

Law firm economics

People management

Analytical skills

Project management

Budget management

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

MBA or JD preferred

Tools

Excel pivot charts

Microsoft Office

Accounting software

Job description

BakerHostetler is seeking an experienced Practice Manager for Labor & Employment to join the new Practice Management department in New York. The role partners with firm leaders to drive strategic direction, optimize resources, and align talent with client needs.

The position is hybrid and located in New York, offering the opportunity to lead strategic initiatives, leverage data analytics, and influence practice performance across the firm.