Managing Associate

Edward Mann; Manhattan (KS); On-site; USD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

Edward Mann is seeking a Managing Associate for its Legal Practice in New York City. The role requires senior legal expertise, commercial focus, and the ability to manage complex client matters while mentoring junior attorneys.

You will work closely with Partners, drive strategy, and oversee budgets and timelines to deliver high-quality results. The position offers significant responsibility, direct client interaction, and opportunities for leadership within the practice.

Qualifications

• Admission to the New York Bar.
• Significant experience in a respected law firm or practice.
• Strong track record of managing complex legal matters.
• Excellent drafting, negotiation, research and analytical capabilities.
• Proven experience supervising or mentoring junior attorneys.
• Strong client management and communication skills.
• Excellent organisational skills and ability to manage multiple matters.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day management of complex legal matters and transactions.
• Work with Partners to develop and execute effective legal strategies.
• Provide high-quality legal advice to clients across sophisticated matters.
• Draft, review and negotiate complex legal documentation.
• Plan matters, deadlines, budgets and client expectations.
• Act as a key contact for clients and build strong relationships.
• Supervise and develop Associates and junior attorneys; provide feedback.
• Review work to ensure high standards.
• Assist Partners with business development and client retention.
• Contribute to internal processes and best practices.
• Maintain knowledge of developments in the practice area.

Skills

New York Bar

Experience managing complex matters

Mentoring junior attorneys

Client management

Drafting and negotiating

Leadership collaboration with Partners

Organizational skills

Job description

Managing Associate – Legal Practice

Location: New York City, NY
Job Type: Full-Time

We are seeking a highly experienced and commercially focused Managing Associate to join a leading legal practice in New York City.

This is an excellent opportunity for a senior attorney who combines strong technical legal expertise with the ability to manage complex matters, support junior attorneys and work closely with Partners and clients.

The successful candidate will take a leading role across significant client matters while helping to drive the performance and development of the wider legal team.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the day-to-day management of complex legal matters and transactions.

• Work closely with Partners to develop and execute effective legal strategies.

• Provide high-quality legal advice to clients across a range of sophisticated matters.

• Draft, review and negotiate complex legal documentation.

• Take responsibility for matter planning, deadlines, budgets and client expectations.

• Act as a key contact for clients and build strong, trusted professional relationships.

• Supervise and develop Associates and junior attorneys, providing guidance and constructive feedback.

• Review work produced by junior members of the team and ensure consistently high standards.

• Assist Partners with business development, client retention and practice growth initiatives.

• Contribute to the development of internal processes and best practices across the team.

• Maintain a strong understanding of developments within the relevant practice area.

Candidate Profile

The ideal candidate will have:

• Admission to the New York Bar.

• Significant experience within a respected law firm or legal practice.

• A strong track record of managing complex legal matters.

• Excellent drafting, negotiation, research and analytical capabilities.

• Proven experience supervising or mentoring junior attorneys.

• Strong client management and communication skills.

• Excellent organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple matters simultaneously.

• A commercially minded approach and strong understanding of client objectives.

• The confidence to work closely with Partners, senior clients and other key stakeholders.

• A collaborative leadership style and a desire to play a broader role within the practice.

What the Firm Offers

• Exposure to sophisticated and high-value legal work.

• Significant responsibility and direct client interaction.

• Close collaboration with Partners and senior members of the practice.

• A strong platform for continued career progression.

• A collaborative and professionally rewarding environment.

• Competitive compensation and benefits package.