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Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP · 2 days ago

Executive and Partnership Resources Operations Manager

US-NY-New York

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$125K/yr - $135K/yr

5+ years exp

Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP is a pioneer in globalizing the legal profession, operating as a single, integrated global partnership. The Executive and Partnership Resources Operations Manager will oversee daily functions of the Office of Executive & Partnership Resources, serving as a strategic partner and managing various operational processes to enhance efficiency and support strategic objectives.

Law Practice

Responsibilities

Own and drive the process for updating the global Equity Partner and Non-Equity Partner Manuals, ensuring accuracy, relevance, and alignment with firm strategy

Manage and maintain the annual calendar of Partner and Executive Committee Meetings and oversee the maintenance of the documented governance structure for Practice Group Leaders and Committee assignments

Manage and optimize the Office of the Executive & Partnership Affairs processes framework, ensuring seamless workflow integration across teams

Partner with the Partnership Resources Coordinator and Legal Talent Manager to ensure all partner and counsel related policies are updated and accessible, including distribution protocols, local storage requirements, and archival processes (e.g., Senior Counsel and Retired Partner memo, etc.)

Partner with the Partnership Resources Coordinator and Legal Talent Manager to establish and maintain a tracking system for global leaves, transfers, and relocations

Lead the execution of global partner meetings (including New Partner and Counsel Orientation):

Own vendor communication and contract negotiation for meeting venues, hotels, conference spaces, and dining/event locations in partnership with the events team

Manage the technology systems for event registration, attendance, and engagement through the Cvent platform

Collaborate with senior leadership on agenda development and strategic messaging

Direct cross-functional teams including Creative Services and event staff to deliver cohesive, high-impact experiences

Drive special projects and new initiatives that enhance operational excellence and support strategic objectives

Qualification

Operations managementProcess optimizationProject managementEvent managementMS WordMS ExcelRelationship managementDiscretionCommunication skillsOrganizational skillsTime managementConfidentiality

Required

Bachelor's degree required

Five to seven years of progressive operations or project management experience, preferably in a law firm or professional services setting, with demonstrated expertise in process optimization and strategic event management

Advanced proficiency in MS Word and MS Excel required

Exceptional organizational and time management skills with ability to independently manage competing priorities and simultaneously lead multiple workstreams under tight deadlines

Flexibility to adapt work hours based on business needs

Strong communication and relationship management skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate across all levels of the firm

Unwavering commitment to discretion and confidentiality

Proven track record of building effective partnerships with internal and external stakeholders

Benefits

Health care benefits

Company

Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP

Cleary Gottlieb is a leading international law firm, with 14 offices located in major financial centers around the world, that has helped shape the globalization of the legal profession for more than 75 years.

Founded in 1946

New York, NY, US

1001-5000 employees