Practice Manager - Finance

Gainor Staffing; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Gainor is seeking a Practice Manager to join the Finance practice of a leading AmLaw Top 50 law firm in New York. You will oversee staffing, utilization, and professional development for associates, while partnering with partners and senior leaders. The role emphasizes financial analysis, resource planning, and operational efficiency, with a hybrid NYC location and competitive salary.

J.D. preferred; MBA considered.

Qualifications

• 5+ years managing a finance-related practice group at a law firm.
• J.D. preferred; MBA or equivalent industry experience considered.
• Strong project management, analytical, and organizational skills.
• Comfortable partnering with partners, associates, and senior business leaders.
• Strong financial acumen with advanced Microsoft Office and data analysis skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage associate staffing, utilization, and work allocation across the Finance practice.
• Partner with associates on professional development, training, mentoring, and career goals.
• Analyze utilization, productivity, profitability, and other practice performance metrics.
• Work with practice leaders to identify staffing needs and support hiring and workforce planning.
• Help integrate new associates and of counsel into the practice.
• Partner with Finance, Talent, Innovation, and other teams to improve resource allocation and efficiency.
• Support practice leadership with financial analysis, strategic initiatives, communications, and day-to-day operations.

Skills

Finance practice management

Staffing management

Project management

Data analysis

Financial acumen

Relationship management

MS Office

Education

J.D. preferred

MBA or equivalent experience

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Our client is an AmLaw Top 50law firm at the forefront of innovation in the legal industry, serving clients across Technology, Energy, Finance, and Life Sciences. Known for its award-winning culture, the firm consistently ranks among the top for pro bono impact, diversity, and workplace flexibility. They are seeking a Practice Manager to join the team in support of their Finance practice group.

Who You Are

• You have 5+ years of experience managing a finance-related practice group at a law firm, including managing staffing, professionaldevelopment, and workload allocation for associates
• J.D. preferred; MBA or equivalent industry experience considered
• Strong project management, analytical, and organizational skills
• Comfortable partnering with partners, associates, and senior business leaders
• Strong financial acumen with advanced Microsoft Office and data analysis skills

What You’ll Do

• Manage associate staffing, utilization, and work allocation across the Finance practice
• Partner with associates on professional development, training, mentoring, and career goals
• Analyze utilization, productivity, profitability, and other practice performance metrics
• Work with practice leaders to identify staffing needs and support hiring and workforce planning
• Help integrate new associates and of counsel into the practice
• Partner with Finance, Talent, Innovation, and other teams to improve resource allocation and efficiency
• Support practice leadership with financial analysis, strategic initiatives, communications, and day-to-day operations

What Success Looks Like

• Associate workloads are balanced effectively with client and professional development needs
• Practice leadership has clear visibility into staffing, utilization, and financial performance
• Associates receive meaningful development opportunities and support
• Practice operations become more efficient, collaborative, and profitable

Salary Range: $180,000 – 240,000 annually, based on experience

Location: New York, NY – Hybrid

Gainor is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at Gainor are based on business needs, job requirement and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender (including gender identity and expression), age, national origin, immigration status, marital or familial status, citizenship status, ancestry, physical or mental disability, genetic information, reproductive health decision making, veteran or military status, or any other characteristic or status protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.