Manager, Partner Integration and Transition

Firm Summary

White & Case is an elite global law firm serving leading companies, financial institutions and governments worldwide. Our long history as an international firm means we are perfectly placed to help our clients resolve their most complex legal challenges wherever they may be.

With lawyers operating from more than 40 locations, working in virtually every country of the world, we have invested heavily in building a high-quality full-service practice competing at the top of the market. We are distinguished by our on-the-ground presence in the world’s key financial markets and our strengths in handling complex cross-border work.

It’s not just about our global network of offices; it’s the global interconnectedness of the Firm that our people, and our clients, value most. We work well together across geographic and practice boundaries. It’s one of the reasons we attract and retain cross-border work.

Our lawyers are globally minded, enterprising, collaborative and committed to excellence. Our people represent 90 nationalities and speak 80 languages.

Position Summary

The Partner Integration and Transition Manager (the “Manager”) is responsible for coordinating and managing aspects of the integration of each lateral partner into the partnership of the Firm.  The Manager works with a broad range of partners and business services to facilitate the transfer of matters and client relationships to White & Case, as well as to introduce the lateral to pre-existing White & Case client relationships.  The Manager will ensure an effective and efficient transition into the partnership of the lateral, and the full realization of the anticipated business case. The role will report to the Director of Lateral Partner Integration (the “DLPI”).

Duties and Accountabilities1

Laterals

• Act as a concierge to ensure each lateral integrates into the Firm culture, and represents a safe harbor for the lateral to discuss their business case or how to navigate any unfamiliar dynamics at the Firm
• Produce and analyze reports for the DLPI, reporting on progress with the Laterals and where there are causes for concern. Identify and discuss options for intervention
• Facilitate, closely monitor and regular reporting on progress towards full integration into all key aspects of partnership: billings and client development, internal networking and proliferation of work, associate staffing/supervision, leadership service/roles, and cultural integration
• Coach the laterals in identifying ways that they can navigate the Firm, for example working with other Partners that can be mutually accretive to their business
• Project manage the post arrival process and facilitate reviews
• Monitor the business/following indicated in the LPQ and business case as it transitions and develops to ensure successful realization of the hiring objectives
• Assist in codifying a clear set of parameters for the lateral that defines their business case and what defines individual success for them
• Work to ensure the clear expectations of the Business Case, commitment and investment of key stakeholders such as Sponsoring Partners, Integration Partners and all other associated parties
• Work with relevant senior stakeholders to ensure a clear timetable of review milestones and opportunities for the lateral to course-correct before a particular path is irreversibly set
• Facilitate and contribute to regular catch-up meetings with the lateral partner, the Sponsoring Partners and the Integration Partner
• Arrange a 3-month progress meeting with key stakeholders
• Facilitate a review meeting at 9 and 18 months to assess the lateral’s progress against their business case
• Provide a single point of contact to maintain oversight of the full workflow:
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