Practice Group Manager

Description:

As a Practice Group Manager and heading up a practice group for Practical Guidance Australia, you will drive the continuous improvement and commercial success of a suite of Practical Guidance modules. You will help set the content strategy for your portfolio and manage a team of Legal Writers preparing and maintaining practically-focused content as well as work with external specialist authors. You will also provide support to our in-market teams to help build brand awareness and influence market share across clients and stakeholders.

This role would suit someone looking for full-time but might also suit someone interested in 4.5 days per week. Regular in-office time is preferable, either Sydney or Melbourne-based, but there is also opportunity to work flexibly and from home. With strong experience as a practising lawyer and leading teams, you will have a solid understanding of the practical processes relevant to legal teams and corporate professionals.

Responsibilities
 

• Developing practice group content roadmap driven by commercial strategy and market need
• Supporting financial success through new content development and budget management
• Leading and developing a team of engaged and innovative legal writers
• Managing internal and external stakeholders, staying close to customer needs, and addressing legal trends
   

Requirements
 

• 3+ years PQE
• Experience in an Australian legal practice role
• Experience in team leadership and people management
• Excellent communication and plain-English writing skills
• Aptitude for building and fostering relationships with a range of diverse clients and local and international stakeholders
• Excellent analytical, problem solving and organisational skills
• Experience in Corporate, Banking & Financial Services, M&A or Insolvency & Restructuring areas of law is desirable