Faegre Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP

Faegre Drinker is a firm designed for clients and designed for you. We understand that our people are critical to our success and we are committed to investing in our paraprofessional, administrative and operations professionals. We are always looking for talented, service-focused individuals to join our flexible and high-performing culture. With technology tools and resources that support our hybrid work environment, our colleagues enjoy a culture of learning, support for work and personal goals, opportunities to give back to our communities, and competitive benefits and rewards programs. At Faegre Drinker, you will have the opportunity to share your expertise within and across teams and contribute to our success.

Job Description Summary:

Faegre Drinker has an opportunity for a Senior Director of Practice Management to work with our Practice Management team in our Chicago, Denver, downtown Indianapolis, Minneapolis, Philadelphia, or Washington, D.C. offices. You will be part of a dynamic team responsible for ensuring the effective administration, business operation, and project management of Practice Group initiatives and firm-wide initiatives as well as helping develop and execute strategies to maximize the effectiveness and efficiency of our Practice Groups and the Practice Group Directors who directly support them. This position will work with other talented individuals who share a passion for doing great work in the best interest of our clients and the firm.

Job Description:

What you would do:

• Lead, develop, and manage the Practice Management Professionals and Paraprofessional Director, including focusing on motivating and cultivating a high-performance culture through mentoring, training, and providing candid, real-time feedback to support each team member’s professional career growth
• Direct and manage the Practice Management Professionals and oversee their support to the Practice Groups, including executing on Executive Leadership Team priorities for Practice Groups, managing day-to-day activities of the Practice Management Professionals and helping prioritize workload and resources.
• Partner with the firm’s Operations Leadership Team (OLT) to provide and ensure support to Practice Groups from OLT functional areas and to implement strategic initiatives relating to the business and operations of the firm’s Practice Groups.
• Partner with Practice Group Leaders and Practice Management Professionals firm-wide to proactively identify organizational issues, formulate solutions and engage OLT department leadership and Chiefs as needed.
• Special projects and other duties as assigned

What is expected:

• Outstanding managerial, coaching, and influencing skills, and the ability to develop strong, positive relationships with senior-level partners, other department professionals, and staff at various levels across the firm.
• Strong organizational and project management skills and the ability to succeed in a fast-paced, high-volume environment, handling multiple priorities in a timely manner.
• Leader/self-starter who is proactive and highly motivated and able to multi-task effectively. Also has the ability to delegate work to others (as appropriate) to meet deadlines, goals, and objectives.
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills and the ability to make presentations to small and/or large groups in an effective manner.
• Solid understanding of financial management and the ability to think strategically and analytically, and to convey information in a clear and timely manner; prepare/deliver financial reports and analysis as needed.
• Sound judgment and extreme discretion with respect to confidential and sensitive information.
• Strong problem resolution and client service skills to internal and external clients.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively with co-workers in a team-oriented, collaborative environment.
• Ability to solve problems and think critically.
• Curious, with a growth and self-improvement mindset.
• Ability to concentrate on tasks, make decisions and work calmly and effectively in a high-pressure, deadline- orientated environment.
• Seeks and provides real-time, candid feedback.
• Flexible with time and ability to adjust to a changing work environment.
• Ability to take direction, accept supervision and seek guidance as needed.
• Ability to work independently, organize and appropriately prioritize work, be detail-oriented, understand when urgency is required, and use good judgment in varied situations.

What we offer:

• Professional environment and the opportunity to work with experts at the top of their fields
• Flexible working environment for work-life success
• Opportunity to participate in firm-sponsored volunteer events
• Wellness programming with personalized content and activities
• Variety of health plan options, as well as dental, vision and 401(k) plans
• Generous paid time off

The anticipated initial annual salary range for someone who is hired into this position is $250,000– $290,000.

Actual initial salary may be above or below the above-identified range and will be based on the relevant skills, training, experience, and other job-related factors, including the location where the position is filled, in all cases consistent with applicable law. This is an exempt role and the initial salary range listed above is just one component of Faegre Drinker's total compensation and benefits package for professional staff, which includes, but is not limited to: a discretionary bonus; life, health, accident, and disability insurance; and a 401(k) plan.

Application Deadline: November 19, 2025

What is required:

• Bachelor's Degree, preferably in business administration or finance, or equivalent years of experience required; MBA or advanced degree preferred
• 15 years or more of relevant practice management experience, including 10 years of experience at a senior managerial level, ideally operating successfully at an AmLaw 100 law firm or leading investment banking, consulting, or accounting firm

Apply now if you are ready to join the Faegre Drinker team!

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Faegre Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, age, national origin, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, veteran or military status, or any other characteristic made unlawful by applicable federal, state or local laws. Equal employment opportunity will be extended to all persons in all aspects of employment, including retirement, hiring, training, promotion, transfer, compensation, benefits, discipline and termination.

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