Managing Partner
- Canada
Full-time
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Job details
- Job type
- Full-time
- Posting language
- English
- Posted
Original job description
Position Overview
Our client is seeking an experienced and entrepreneurial lawyer to lead the establishment and growth of its Winnipeg office as Managing Partner.
This is a unique opportunity for a motivated legal professional to build a practice from the ground up, establish a local presence, develop a client base, and play a key leadership role in the firm's expansion into Winnipeg.
The successful candidate will initially work remotely until the Winnipeg office opens. The firm offers a lucrative compensation structure with an above-industry split of fees collected, providing significant earning potential as the practice grows.
Key Responsibilities
Work Arrangement: Remote initially, transitioning to an office-based setup once the Winnipeg office opens
Opportunity Type: Leadership / Partnership Opportunity
Compensation: Split of fees collected
Our client is seeking an experienced and entrepreneurial lawyer to lead the establishment and growth of its Winnipeg office as Managing Partner.
This is a unique opportunity for a motivated legal professional to build a practice from the ground up, establish a local presence, develop a client base, and play a key leadership role in the firm's expansion into Winnipeg.
The successful candidate will initially work remotely until the Winnipeg office opens. The firm offers a lucrative compensation structure with an above-industry split of fees collected, providing significant earning potential as the practice grows.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the establishment and development of the firm's Winnipeg office.
- Build and grow a legal practice from the ground up.
- Manage legal files in Family Law or Civil Litigation, depending on the candidate's area of expertise.
- Provide strategic legal advice and develop effective case strategies.
- Draft and review pleadings, legal documents, contracts, and correspondence.
- Represent clients in negotiations, mediations, hearings, and court proceedings, as applicable.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, referral sources, and the local legal community.
- Develop new business opportunities and grow the firm's client base.
- Oversee day-to-day office operations and contribute to the development of the Winnipeg team.
- Help establish the firm's reputation and long-term presence in the Manitoba market.
- LLB or JD from a recognized law school.
- Eligibility for admission to and practice with the Law Society of Manitoba.
- Experience in Family Law or Civil Litigation.
- Strong legal research, drafting, negotiation, and advocacy skills.
- Demonstrated ability to manage files independently and build client relationships.
- Entrepreneurial mindset with an interest in business development and practice growth.
- Leadership and organizational skills to establish and manage a new office.
- An existing client base or portable book of business would be an asset.
- Split of fees collected, offering attractive earning potential.
- Opportunity to establish and lead the Winnipeg practice from the ground up.
- Significant scope for business development and long-term professional growth.
- Remote work until the Winnipeg office opens.
- Opportunity to assume a leadership role in the firm's Manitoba expansion.
Work Arrangement: Remote initially, transitioning to an office-based setup once the Winnipeg office opens
Opportunity Type: Leadership / Partnership Opportunity
Compensation: Split of fees collected
More about this job
Responsibilities
Establish and lead the firm's Winnipeg office, build a legal practice and client base, and manage files in Family Law or Civil Litigation. Advise and represent clients, develop business opportunities, maintain community and referral relationships, and oversee office operations and team development.
Requirements
Requires an LLB or JD from a recognized law school and eligibility to practise with the Law Society of Manitoba, along with experience in Family Law or Civil Litigation. Candidates should demonstrate strong legal, client-management, business-development, leadership, and organizational abilities; an existing client base or portable book of business is an asset.
Skills
- Legal Research
- Legal Drafting
- Negotiation
- Advocacy
- File Management
- Business Development
- Practice Growth
- Leadership
- Office Operations
- Strategic Legal Advice
- Case Strategy
- Family Law
- Civil Litigation
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Categories
- Legal
- Management & Leadership
Keywords
- Managing Partner
- Legal Services
- Winnipeg Office
- Family Law
- Civil Litigation
- Law Society of Manitoba
- LLB
- JD
- Legal Research
- Pleadings
- Legal Documents
- Contracts
- Negotiation
- Mediation
- Hearings
- Court Proceedings
- Client Relationships
- Referral Sources
- Business Development
- Practice Growth
- Office Operations
- Manitoba Market
- Portable Book of Business
- Fee Split