Executive and Partnership Resources Operations Manager

Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton Llp • New York, NY

9d • $125,000 - $135,000

About The Position

Cleary Gottlieb is a pioneer in globalizing the legal profession. We have fourteen offices in major financial centers around the world, but we operate as a single, integrated global partnership and not a U.S. firm with a network of overseas locations. The firm employs approximately 1,100 lawyers from more than fifty countries. Since 1946 our lawyers and staff have worked across practices, industries, jurisdictions and continents to provide clients with simple, actionable approaches to their most complex legal and business challenges, whether domestic or international. We support every client relationship with intellectual agility, commercial acumen, and a human touch. The Executive and Partnership Resources Operations Manager will oversee the daily functions of the Office of Executive & Partnership Resources, serving as a strategic partner to the Chief of Staff, Partnership Resources Manager, Partnership Resources Coordinator, the Partner & Counsel Talent Development team, and the Strategic Growth team. This role requires exceptional judgment, discretion, and the ability to build trusted relationships across all organizational levels. The role will report to the Partnership Resources Manager.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Five to seven years of progressive operations or project management experience, preferably in a law firm or professional services setting, with demonstrated expertise in process optimization and strategic event management.
• Advanced proficiency in MS Word and MS Excel required.
• Exceptional organizational and time management skills with ability to independently manage competing priorities and simultaneously lead multiple workstreams under tight deadlines.
• Flexibility to adapt work hours based on business needs.
• Strong communication and relationship management skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate across all levels of the firm.
• Unwavering commitment to discretion and confidentiality.
• Proven track record of building effective partnerships with internal and external stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Own and drive the process for updating the global Equity Partner and Non-Equity Partner Manuals, ensuring accuracy, relevance, and alignment with firm strategy.
• Manage and maintain the annual calendar of Partner and Executive Committee Meetings and oversee the maintenance of the documented governance structure for Practice Group Leaders and Committee assignments.
• Manage and optimize the Office of the Executive & Partnership Affairs processes framework, ensuring seamless workflow integration across teams.
• Partner with the Partnership Resources Coordinator and Legal Talent Manager to ensure all partner and counsel related policies are updated and accessible, including distribution protocols, local storage requirements, and archival processes (e.g., Senior Counsel and Retired Partner memo, etc.).
• Partner with the Partnership Resources Coordinator and Legal Talent Manager to establish and maintain a tracking system for global leaves, transfers, and relocations.
• Lead the execution of global partner meetings (including New Partner and Counsel Orientation): Own vendor communication and contract negotiation for meeting venues, hotels, conference spaces, and dining/event locations in partnership with the events team.
• Manage the technology systems for event registration, attendance, and engagement through the Cvent platform.
• Collaborate with senior leadership on agenda development and strategic messaging.
• Direct cross-functional teams including Creative Services and event staff to deliver cohesive, high-impact experiences.
• Drive special projects and new initiatives that enhance operational excellence and support strategic objectives.

Benefits

• Cleary provides a comprehensive benefits package, including health care benefits.
• More information can be found here: Benefits
• We are an equal opportunity employer.
• Consistent with these goals, the firm prohibits any form of discrimination or harassment based on any category protected by law.
• Cleary provides reasonable accommodations to enable otherwise qualified employees to perform the essential functions of their position, provided the accommodation does not pose an undue hardship to the Firm.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager