Strategic Practice Operations Lead

Winston & Strawn LLP; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Winston Taylor is seeking a Practice Operations Manager to support daily operational and financial performance of the Firm’s practice groups. You will report to the Director of Practice Operations and act as a strategic liaison between attorneys and administration to execute business plans and drive efficiency.

The role requires 5+ years in law firm/professional services operations, strong analytical and presentation skills, and ability to lead cross-functional initiatives across regional

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree required; degree in finance or accounting preferred; JD or MBA a plus.
• 5+ years' experience in law firm operations, professional services operations, or financial/business management roles.
• Highly organized, with strong analytical, information-gathering, and problem-solving skills. Project management experience a plus.
• Excellent written communication and well-developed oral presentation abilities.
• Proven ability to collaborate effectively with partners, senior leadership, and colleagues at all levels; skilled at building relationships, fostering teamwork, and driving consensus.
• Must live within a commutable distance to a firm office with the ability to come into the office 3-4 days per week.

Responsibilities

• Monitor financial performance at the Department and Practice Group levels, including utilization, realization, revenue, profitability, and other performance metrics.
• Liaise with the financial reporting team to enhance practice group level financial reporting.
• Report regularly on KPIs; collaborate with DPOs to drive actions to improve performance.
• Collaborate with Directors of Practice Operations (DPOs) and Pricing Team to improve profitability and budgets.
• Monitor and manage practice group expense budgets.
• Assist with transition and integration of newly hired lateral partners and groups.
• Support partnership nomination and promotions process, including materials for Department Leadership and Executive Committee; manage candidate pipeline by Practice Group.
• Collaborate with Professional Development to support training programs for associates aligned with firm priorities.
• Ensure practice groups meet and communicate regularly on development, business development, talent management and financial performance issues.
• Assist in development and execution of business plans with Practice Group Leaders and Business Development teams.
• Drive innovation at the intersection of technology and practice operations; evaluate and adopt AI tools.
• Assist with managing special projects and Firm-wide initiatives supporting client acquisition and expansion goals.

Skills

Program management

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Strategic thinking

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

Winston Taylor is seeking a Practice Operations Manager to support daily operational and financial performance of the Firm’s practice groups. You will report to the Director of Practice Operations and act as a strategic liaison between attorneys and administration to execute business plans and drive efficiency.

The role requires 5+ years in law firm/professional services operations, strong analytical and presentation skills, and ability to lead cross-functional initiatives across regional