Corporate Practice Management Analyst

Wilson Sonsini is the premier legal advisor to technology, life sciences, and other growth enterprises worldwide. We represent companies at every stage of development, from entrepreneurial start-ups to multibillion-dollar global corporations, as well as the venture firms, private equity firms, and investment banks that finance and advise them. The firm has approximately 1,100 attorneys in 17 offices: 13 in the U.S., two in China, and two in Europe. Our broad spectrum of practices and entrepreneurial spirit allow exceptional opportunities for professional achievement and career growth.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

The Practice Management Analyst supports the financial performance management of the Corporate Department.  This role analyzes and provides guidance to members regarding the financial performance of their practices.  The role entails coordination and collaboration across a number of the firm’s business professionals.

• Analyze the financial performance of corporate members’ clients, matters and overall practice
• Participate in periodic meetings with members to review the economic performance of their practice and prepare materials for those meetings
• Track action items for improving the financial performance of members’ practices
• Coordinate with other functional teams as needed on complete the action items, including:
  • FP&A for additional financial analyses
  • Account Managers to address billing and collections issues
  • Pricing and Legal Project Management on fee arrangements and matter management
  • Career Development on legal staffing needs
  • HR and Professional Development on training needs and associate performance issues
  • IT and Innovation on technology and tools for serving clients

Education and/or Work Experience Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree required
• Minimum five years’ experience in roles such as financial analyst, paralegal, or equivalent business professional position
• Law firm experience is strongly preferred
• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Excel; familiarity with PowerBI and Smartsheet a plus
• Experience analyzing financial data and translating analysis into actionable insights
• Excellent project management, organizational, and problem-solving skills
• Highly effective communicator with strong writing, presentation, and interpersonal skills
• Flexible, proactive, and able to manage multiple priorities under tight deadlines
• Possesses a strong ability to work successfully across multiple functional teams in the firm

The primary location for this job posting is in Palo Alto, but other locations may be listed. The actual base pay offered will depend upon a variety of factors, including but not limited to the selected candidate’s qualifications, years of relevant experience, level of education, professional certifications and licenses, and work location. The anticipated pay range for this position is as follows:Palo Alto, San Francisco: $81,600 - $110,400 per year. Century City, Los Angeles, Salt Lake City, San Diego, Seattle: $73,100 - $98,900 per year.

The compensation for this position may include a discretionary year-end merit bonus based on performance. We offer a highly competitive salary and benefits package.

Benefits information can be found here. Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE).