Practice Group Manager - Regulatory & Enforcement

Sidley Austin LLP; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 185,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus eligibility

Comprehensive benefits program

Job summary

Sidley Austin LLP is seeking a seasoned Practice Group Manager for the Regulatory and Enforcement Global Practice Group in Washington, DC. The role drives strategic initiatives, operational excellence and talent management across offices, reporting to GPLs and PAT leaders with support from Marketing, Accounting and L&D.

You will help design plans, track utilization, and run projects to optimize efficiency and client service.

Qualifications

• Experience in consulting, strategic and operational roles or in-house legal settings.
• Understanding of law firm economics, attorney incentives, staffing dynamics, and overall practice operations.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, Resource Management/Scheduling Tools, Excel and related applications.
• Ability to work independently, identify needs, drive projects and balance leadership collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Provide hands-on support for the GPG and PATs by building relationships with GPLs and PGHs, partners, associates and staff.
• Organize practice group meetings and develop communications, materials and meeting documentation.
• Create, design and manage customized reporting with GPLs, PGHs and Accounting.
• Assist in developing and executing strategic business plans or initiatives; monitor industry trends.
• Coordinate cross-practice projects and collaborate with Marketing/BD to track referrals and ROI.
• Prepare client value or post-engagement reports showing efficiencies and service delivery improvements.
• Lead special projects to improve operations, including AI initiatives where applicable.
• Coordinate with Learning & Development, Knowledge Management, Marketing and Accounting to leverage resources.

Skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Good judgment

Interpersonal communication

Analytical thinking

Discretion

Time management

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

Resource Management/Scheduling Tools

Job description

The Practice Group Manager (PGM) for the Regulatory and Enforcement Global Practice Group (GPG) will support the group’s strategic, operational, administrative and talent-management needs across offices. The role includes driving the development and execution of strategic plans/initiatives for the Regulatory and Enforcement GPG and its Practice Area Teams (PATs) (including Environmental, Health and Safety; Government Strategies; Privacy & Cybersecurity; and, Securities Enforcement & Regulatory), improving operational processes, providing administrative support to Global Practice Leaders (GPLs), PAT leaders and local Practice Group Heads (PGHs), and helping manage talent.

Duties And Responsibilities

• Provide hands‑on support for the GPG and its PATs by building strong relationships with Global Practice Leaders (GPLs) and Practice Group Heads (PGHs), partners, associates and staff to understand and advance the group’s goals.
• Provide administrative support to the GPG and its PATs through organization of practice group meetings and through the development and management of communications, including presentation materials and meeting documentation.
• Work with GPLs, PGHs and Accounting to help design customized, streamlined and actionable reporting.
• Work with the GPLs and PGHs to create, implement and help drive a strategic business plan or select strategic objectives or initiatives; stay abreast of industry trends to help inform and augment those strategic priorities.
• In coordination with the relevant departments and practice groups, support cross practice or firm wide strategic initiatives/special projects (e.g., working with Marketing/Business Development to capture and monitor cross-practice group referrals).
• Work with Marketing/Business Development to prepare client value or post‑engagement reports demonstrating efficiencies, ROI, or innovative service delivery.
• Manage special projects for the GPG and its PATs, such as operational or process improvement projects, such as helping operationalize AI initiatives.
• Function as a liaison for other administrative departments and existing resources, i.e. Learning & Development; Knowledge Management; Marketing and Business Development; Accounting; etc.
• Track and analyze utilization to guide staffing or talent decisions, including recruiting.
• In connection with the GPG, its PATs, and the appropriate functional departments, help determine hirings needs and facilitate practice‑group recruiting, onboarding and integration of entry‑level and lateral associates.

Required

Education and/or Experience

• Candidates with consulting, strategic and operational, and/or substantial in‑house legal experience or related law firm experience.
• Proficient in the understanding of law firm economics, attorney incentives, staffing dynamics, and overall practice operations.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, Resource Management/Scheduling Tools, Excel and other related applications.
• Candidates should demonstrate the ability to work independently by proactively identifying needs and challenges, developing thoughtful solutions, and driving projects and tasks through to completion, while exercising sound judgment in engaging leadership and collaborating with others when appropriate.
• Strong presence in the face of complexity and time‑constrained challenges.
• Proficient at negotiating and managing conflict.
• Proven client service focus, with an ability to resolve issues quickly and a sense of urgency.

Other Skills And Abilities

The following will also be required of the successful candidate:

• Strong organizational skills
• Strong attention to detail
• Good judgment
• Strong interpersonal communication skills
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills
• Able to work harmoniously and effectively with others
• Able to preserve confidentiality and exercise discretion
• Able to work under pressure
• Able to manage multiple projects with competing deadlines and priorities

The Target Salary Range For This Role Is

$185,000 - $260,000 if located in Washington, D.C. or New York

Salaries vary by location and are based on numerous factors, including, but not limited to, the relevant market, skills, experience, and education of the selected candidate. Our compensation package also includes bonus eligibility and a comprehensive benefits program. Benefits information can be found at Sidley.com/Benefits.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the Duties and Responsibilities above satisfactorily and meet the requirements. The requirements listed above are representative of the minimum knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job. If you need such an accommodation, please email [e-mail] (current employees should contact Human Resources).

Sidley Austin LLP is an Equal Opportunity Employer.