At Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer, our ambition is to help you achieve your goals.

Exceptional client service and the pursuit of excellence are at our core. We invest in and care about our client relationships, which is why many are incredibly longstanding. And we enjoy breaking new ground, as we have for over 100 years.

We are where you need us to be. We are in the world's largest markets, key financial centres and major growth hubs. Our international footprint is extensive and committed.

We are at our best tackling complexity and navigating change. We work alongside you on demanding contentious matters, exacting regulatory work and complex public and private market transactions. We are recognised as leading in these areas.

We are immersed in the sectors and challenges that impact you. We are recognised as standing apart in energy, ESG, infrastructure and resources. And we're focused on areas of growth that affect every business across the world, including technology and digitalisation.

All of this is achieved by supporting the growth of our people, who help us deliver on our ambition - which is to help you achieve yours.

Your goals. Our ambition.

The Opportunity

We are seeking a driven and experienced individual to join as a Practice Manager, supporting our Finance, Projects, Energy & Infrastructure (PEI), and Real Estate practice groups.

About the role

This is a unique opportunity to be at the heart of three market-leading practice groups. As Practice Manager, you will support and help deliver strategic initiatives, drive operational excellence, and work closely with the Managing Partners and our Business Services teams to execute change initiatives that shape the future of our business.

With a primary focus on the Australian business — and support across Asia where there are synergies in projects and initiatives — you will combine your understanding of financial and commercial data, strategic project delivery, and stakeholder management to deliver tangible outcomes.

Key responsibilities include:

Coordinate and drive strategic projects and initiatives aligned with the groups’ strategic plans.

Lead and deliver key strategic initiatives across the three practice groups.

Analyse financial and commercial data to provide strategic insights and advice to the Managing Partners and senior stakeholders.

Support communication activities, including preparing presentations for partner meetings, town halls, and executive updates.

Support the Managing Partners in managing the Australian Finance, PEI, and Real Estate practice-groups, including preparing meeting agendas, preparing for Partner offsite and managing resulting actions.

Partner with HR to support key cyclical processes, including investment slate submissions, partner promotions, progressions, partner performance reviews and partner retirements.

Work closely with HR and Recruitment to manage partner recruitment activities.

Work closely with HR and BD to coordinate new partner onboarding.

Assist with financial management and reporting for the practice groups.

Stay closely connected with the practice group and Business Services teams to deliver integrated outcomes.

What you’ll bring:

A proven track record of managing complex stakeholder relationships, ideally within a professional services environment.

Experience leading and delivering strategic projects.

Exceptional communication skills — both written and verbal.

Commercial acumen with the ability to interpret and apply financial data in a practical, business-focused way.

Strong organisational skills, attention to detail, with the ability to manage competing priorities and navigate complexity.

A solution focused, proactive and driven mindset with sound commercial judgement and the ability to influence and confidently make recommendations to senior leadership.

A collaborative, team-focused approach, while equally comfortable working independently.

What you can expect from us:

We're a world leading international law firm with a global team of over 5,000 professionals. As the market leader in Australia, we are committed to high performance, collaboration, diversity and digital innovation. We are client-centred, commercially driven, and renowned for our solution-focused expertise. We will align your growth with our ambitions.

We make your personal and professional growth our business. And as part of the team, our ambition is yours too. Wherever you are in your career: grow and help the firm grow with you.

We will provide opportunities to learn on the job as well as a mix of learning opportunities tailored to you. Daily experiences, supportive challenges, team collaboration, mentors and structured learning opportunities help you to expand your knowledge and reach your goals.

We value your wellbeing, both at home and work and we place a strong emphasis on mental health. If you need support, you'll have it and we'll empower you to harness your personal strengths, navigate uncertainty, embrace opportunities and effectively manage things within your control.

We are committed to attracting people from all backgrounds and creating a respectful and inclusive culture where everyone thrives. We see this as essential to our success, including our ability to innovate and achieve sustained high performance. This is a key part of our Values-Human, Bold, and Outstanding.

For more benefits on offer, such as our 26 weeks paid parental leave, holistic wellbeing fund or home office allowance please click here.

We are committed to attracting people from all backgrounds and creating a respectful and inclusive culture where everyone thrives. We see this as essential to our success, including our ability to innovate and achieve sustained high performance. This is a key part of our Values-Human, Bold, and Outstanding.