Kay Search Group ยท 2 days ago
Legal Manager, Executive & Partnership Operations
New York, NY
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
7+ years expKay Search Group is a prestigious AM 50 law firm seeking a Legal Manager to oversee Executive and Partnership Operations. This hybrid role involves collaborating with senior leadership and leading strategic initiatives that impact the firm globally.
Staffing & Recruiting
Responsibilities
Serve as a strategic operational partner to senior leadership, supporting the Office of Executive & Partnership Resources and reporting to the Partnership Resources Manager
Own and manage updates to global Equity and Non-Equity Partner Manuals, ensuring accuracy, governance alignment, and consistency with firm strategy
Oversee the annual calendar and logistics for Partner and Executive Committee meetings, including maintenance of governance documentation and leadership assignments
Lead the planning and execution of global partner meetings and orientations, managing vendors, budgets, contracts, and event technology platforms
Optimize office-wide processes and workflows, ensuring seamless coordination across talent, partnership, and strategic growth teams
Partner with Legal Talent and Partnership Resources to maintain policies, records, and tracking systems for partner and counsel leaves, transfers, and relocations
Drive special projects and new initiatives that enhance operational excellence and support firm-wide strategic objectives
Qualification
Required
7+ years of progressive experience in operations, project management, or executive support within a law firm or professional services environment
Strong background supporting senior leadership or partnership-level stakeholders, ideally in an Am Law 100 or global firm setting
Proven ability to manage complex, confidential matters with sound judgment, discretion, and professionalism
Highly organized, detail-oriented, and comfortable independently managing multiple workstreams under tight deadlines
Advanced proficiency in MS Word and Excel; experience with event management platforms (e.g., Cvent) strongly preferred
Exceptional communication and relationship-building skills, with the ability to collaborate and influence across all levels of an organization
Flexible, proactive, and motivated by the opportunity to step into a more strategic, high-visibility operational role
Preferred
Experience with event management platforms (e.g., Cvent) strongly preferred
Company
Kay Search Group
We have a passion for helping navigate the daunting, complex, and obscure job search and matchmaking process.
2-10 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageCompany data provided by crunchbase