Corporate Practice Specialist - New York - Vault 100, International Firm - Corporate Associates Encouraged to Apply

Are you interested in a lawyer adjacent opportunity? Are you hoping to find a way to use your law degree but outside of the traditional associate path? This may be the role for you!

ABOUT OUR CLIENT

Our client is a prestigious international law firm with over 1,200 attorneys across 15 offices, and is known for its collaborative culture, top-tier client service, and commitment to professional development. Additionally, this firm is a leader in work-life balance, pro bono work and overall firm culture and inclusivity.

THE ROLE

Our client is seeking a Corporate Practice Specialist to support its Corporate & Financial Services Department in New York. This role is ideal for a corporate associate attorney with at least 3 years of law firm experience, looking to transition into a non-practicing role.

The Specialist will work closely with department leadership, assigning partners, and the professional development team to ensure efficient work allocation, associate integration, and departmental operations of the corporate team.

Specific responsibilities may include:

• Managing the work allocation process for Corporate associates, including coordinating with partners and other supervising attorneys to identify staffing needs.
• Allocating work to associates in an equitable manner, in line with partner and client needs and associates’ professional development goals.
• Monitoring associates’ workload reports and actual utilization; ensuring associates are completing workload reports and entering their billable and non-billable time in a timely fashion, and regularly conduct check-ins and follow up with associates as necessary..
• Building rapport with and serving as a resource for Corporate associates, understanding their professional development goals, strengths and areas for improvement; liaising with the Corporate Practice Manager, Assigning Partners and Professional Development team as necessary to help resolve issues that affect work experiences.
• Coordinating regular Department staffing meetings for associates with Assigning Partners and others, and help plan other events, trainings and initiatives to assist with Corporate associate morale and retention efforts.
• Generally supporting the Corporate Practice Manager in developing, overseeing and maintaining knowledge management and information sharing tools, as well as other duties relating to knowledge and practice management and broader Firm initiatives and strategic objectives, including increasing operational efficiencies, creating shared resources and associate training.
• Assisting the Corporate Practice Manager with developing, integrating and administering innovation and technology solutions and applications into the Department’s workflow.
• Working with the Firm’s Recruiting team, Assigning Partners and Corporate Practice Manger to allocate work to summer associates, and promote the Department to summer associates through training and other initiatives.
• Collaborating with the Department Co-Chairs, Assigning Partners, Corporate Practice Manager, and the Professional Development, Recruiting and Legal Personnel teams (and other departments at the firm that deal with associate life) to share best practices and associate feedback.

KEY CONSIDERATIONS

You’ll be part of a team that truly values collaboration, mentorship, and work-life balance. This role provides a unique opportunity to shape associate experiences, drive operational efficiencies, and contribute to the strategic growth of the Corporate Department.

• Strategic & Impactful Role – Play a key part in associate development, work allocation, and departmental initiatives.
• Work-Life Balance – A firm culture that values fairness, respect, and personal well-being.
• Professional Growth – Work closely with firm leadership and develop expertise in legal operations and practice management.
• Collegial & Supportive Environment – Firm employees love the genuine mentorship, diversity initiatives, and strong sense of community.
• Competitive Compensation & Benefits – A highly competitive salary and exceptional benefits package.
• Hybrid Opportunity - NYC based

QUALIFICATIONS

• J.D. and admission to bar required.
• 3 years of Corporate associate experience in a large law firm or prior legal operations/practice management experience.
• Interest in law firm practice management

If you're looking to use your law degree and corporate experience in a non-traditional way, we'd love to talk to you!