Partner Operations & Strategy Manager

Latham & Watkins LLP; New York; Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Latham & Watkins LLP in New York seeks a proactive professional to support a Partner with day-to-day administrative and operational tasks. The role coordinates with the Partner’s teams to manage billing, intake, conflicts, timekeeping, and related processes, while ensuring timely follow-through in a fast-moving portfolio.

You will be the trusted partner for planning, preparing meetings, and distilling market insights for strategic decisions. Hybrid work with in-office collaboration is available.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent; a JD, MBA, related master’s degree, or equivalent advanced training preferred.
• Equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

Responsibilities

• Managing the operations of the Partner’s office, including intake, prioritization, delegation, tracking, escalation, and completion of requests among the Partner’s teams and external constituents.
• Serving as a strategic partner, trusted advisor, and sounding board to the Partner, establishing short- and long-term planning processes.
• Supporting preparation for significant meetings and engagements, including by preparing and editing communications, notes, talking points, and materials.
• Maintaining awareness of the Partner’s practice and market trends, distilling information into clear summaries and decisions.
• Developing and maintaining productive relationships with attorneys, practice management professionals, and business services teams.
• Protecting and maintaining confidential, privileged, financial, and proprietary information.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Business acumen

Analytical skills

Written and verbal communication

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree

JD or MBA or related master's

Job description

Latham & Watkins LLP in New York seeks a proactive professional to support a Partner with day-to-day administrative and operational tasks. The role coordinates with the Partner’s teams to manage billing, intake, conflicts, timekeeping, and related processes, while ensuring timely follow-through in a fast-moving portfolio.

You will be the trusted partner for planning, preparing meetings, and distilling market insights for strategic decisions. Hybrid work with in-office collaboration is available.