Legal Practice Operations Manager

Coordinate legal practice operations at Gowling WLG using financial analysis, project management, and cross-functional stakeholder coordination. This position is based in Vancouver or Calgary.The Practice Manager supports practice groups by coordinating business planning, operational processes, performance reporting, and approved strategic initiatives. Reporting to the Senior Practice Director, you will work with Practice Directors, Practice Group Leaders, Department Chairs, and Business Services leaders. The role emphasizes execution, analysis, reporting, and follow-through while strategic direction remains with the Senior Practice Director.Key Responsibilities:
Coordinate daily operations and implement approved practice-group prioritiesBuild action plans, timelines, deliverables, dashboards, and reporting processesAnalyze billings, collections, realization, utilization, profitability, and performancePrepare reporting packages and support budgeting and forecastingCoordinate meetings, projects, workforce planning, onboarding, and cross-functional initiativesRequirements:
Bachelor's degree in business, commerce, management, finance, or related disciplineFive to seven years of relevant practice-management or professional-services experienceStrong financial acumen and performance-reporting experienceProject-management, planning, analytical, communication, and stakeholder-management skillsAdvanced Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint proficiencyApply practice operations, financial reporting, and project coordination expertise to support Gowling WLG’s legal professionals in Vancouver or Calgary.
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