Partner Relations Lead - Onboarding & Lifecycle Support

Sidley Austin LLP; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 107,000 - 147,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus eligibility

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

Sidley Austin LLP is seeking a Partner Relations Lead to provide day-to-day, relationship-driven support to partners and senior counsel across offices. The role involves onboarding, transitions, retirements, and separations, with escalation to a Senior Lead or Director on sensitive matters.

You will collaborate with DOAs, local HR, and office leadership, ensuring timely and accurate workflows, while maintaining confidentiality and risk controls across partner interactions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; 8+ years in professional services, law firm admin, or related field.
• Experience handling sensitive, confidential, high-stakes matters with senior stakeholders.
• Strong coordination across functions and multiple relationships.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day partner-facing support across lifecycle events.
• Onboard lateral and promoted partners; coordinate with affected teams.
• Support partners on HR and financial needs, role changes, transfers, retirements, separations.
• Maintain accurate partner matter records and confidentiality.

Skills

Relationship management

Communication

Discretion

Project coordination

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business/HR/Org Leadership/Finance or related

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Sidley Austin LLP is seeking a Partner Relations Lead to provide day-to-day, relationship-driven support to partners and senior counsel across offices. The role involves onboarding, transitions, retirements, and separations, with escalation to a Senior Lead or Director on sensitive matters.

You will collaborate with DOAs, local HR, and office leadership, ensuring timely and accurate workflows, while maintaining confidentiality and risk controls across partner interactions.