Practice Director - Labor & IP, Growth & Innovation

Cozen O'Connor; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 225,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

Cozen O’Connor, a leading national law firm, seeks a Practice Director for Labor & Employment, Intellectual Property and Global Insurance. The role partners with department leadership to shape strategy, drive initiatives, and collaborate with firm professionals.

Ideally based in Philadelphia, New York, or DC, with openness to other offices where the firm operates. Requirements include a Bachelor’s degree (JD a plus), proven cross‑functional leadership, strong financial acumen, and excellent

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; JD a plus.
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage complex projects.
• Strong financial acumen and experience with profitability models.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Drive strategic agendas and regular meetings with Department Chair across three practices.
• Oversee new matter intake and department approval processes.
• Monitor billable hours, realization rates, AR, unbilled time and billing efficiency; address gaps.
• Collaborate with HR on onboarding and with Talent on training and benchmarks.
• Work with Innovation to advance AI tools and improve processes.
• Lead recruitment, integration programs for laterals, and growth strategies across offices.
• Ensure staffing by jurisdiction, monitor utilization, and identify hiring needs.
• Support firm-wide goals through communications and department collaboration.
• Maintain intranet content and practice group resources.

Skills

Cross-functional leadership

Project management

Communication skills

Critical thinking

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree

Juris Doctor (JD) preferred

Job description

Cozen O’Connor, a leading national law firm, seeks a Practice Director for Labor & Employment, Intellectual Property and Global Insurance. The role partners with department leadership to shape strategy, drive initiatives, and collaborate with firm professionals.

Ideally based in Philadelphia, New York, or DC, with openness to other offices where the firm operates. Requirements include a Bachelor’s degree (JD a plus), proven cross‑functional leadership, strong financial acumen, and excellent