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About the Role

The Practice Manager will primarily support the International Arbitration practice on a global basis, working closely with practice group leadership to support strategic priorities, enhance client engagement, and drive the global positioning of the practice. This role collaborates across related practice areas and jurisdictions to ensure alignment with broader firm initiatives and to support integrated client service delivery.

Responsibilities

Develop and execute a global practice management strategy for International Arbitration.
Monitor and analyze market trends, client demand, and industry developments alongside financial and commercial performance.
Support and coordinate partner-led client development and revenue growth initiatives globally.
Partner with Marketing, Business Development, and Communications teams to support business development and market intelligence initiatives.
Manage and oversee tracking of all practice-specific data, including pitches, targets, client outreach, staffing, and pipeline activity.
Ensure effective administration and project management of practice group initiatives.
Drive case management excellence and innovation, including the integration of AI tools and process improvements.
Implement initiatives to enhance the global profile of the International Arbitration practice and its lawyers.
Support the firm’s free market staffing system from both an associate and partner perspective.
Work with practice group leadership and Human Resources to manage talent across the practice.
Support the associate journey within the practice group, including mentorship coordination and performance review support.
Partner with the Professional Development team to design and deliver practice-specific training programs and CLE initiatives.
Collaborate with Diversity & Inclusion teams to support and promote DEI initiatives across the practice group.
Work collaboratively with peers across the firm’s business support departments to manage cross-functional initiatives and support business strategies.

Requirements

Strong strategic mindset, with the ability to translate business goals into actionable plans.
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence across all levels of the organization.
Ability to balance strategic priorities with operational execution in a fast-paced environment.
Strong analytical skills, including experience with data tracking, reporting, and performance metrics.
Proven ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously.
Collaborative and solutions-oriented approach, with strong cross-functional engagement skills.
Strong understanding of the legal industry, practice group dynamics, and client service delivery models.
Ability to work effectively across geographies, cultures, and time zones.
Highly organized, detail-oriented, and proactive, with strong problem-solving capabilities.
Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information with the appropriate discretion.

Skills

International Arbitration
Cross-border disputes
Investor-state arbitration
Commercial arbitration frameworks
Global dispute resolution trends
AI tools integration
Data tracking
Reporting
Performance metrics
Stakeholder management
Cross-functional engagement

Location

Global

Work Type

Full-time

Experience Level

Minimum of 5 years of relevant practice management or similar experience, preferably within a law firm or legal environment.

Education Level

Bachelor’s degree required.

About the Company

Gibson Dunn is a leading global law firm, advising clients on significant transactions and disputes.
Our exceptional teams craft and deploy creative legal strategies that are meticulously tailored to every matter, however complex or high-stakes.
The firm’s work is distinguished by a unique combination of precision and vision.

Equal Opportunity

Gibson Dunn will consider for employment qualified Applicants with Criminal Histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of local law.
Gibson Dunn is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all qualified applicants, including individuals with disabilities.
We strive to ensure an inclusive and accessible hiring experience.
The Firm will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities to enable participation in the application and recruitment process, unless doing so would impose an undue hardship, in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.