Manager, Career Transition Program

White & Case LLP
129,600
vision insurance, parental leave, 401(k)
United States, New York, New York
Feb 11, 2025
Manager, Career Transition Program 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. And why we attract a diverse group of people. Our lawyers are globally minded, enterprising, collaborative and committed to excellence. Diversity is a core value of our Firm and it has been recognized with numerous awards and top rankings around the world. Our people represent 90 nationalities and speak 80 languages. Position Summary The Manager of the Career Transition Program (the "Manager") has primary responsibility for overseeing the Career Transition Program. The Manager will execute all operational aspects of the Career Transition Incentive Plan ("CTIP") and the succession planning activities for the Program. Overall, the role will be focused on bringing clarity around succession plans for partners, clients and relationships and helping partners understand the early retirement option and transition into retirement. This role will have very high interaction and visibility with partners and leaders in the Firm. As it relates to the CTIP, the Manager will be responsible for (1) identifying all partners that are eligible to elect the Career Transition Incentive Plan ("CTIP") on an annual basis; (2) leading all communications with CTIP partners throughout the year; (3) ensuring that age 61 meetings are held with all partners including collaborating with Executive Committee ("EC") members on scheduling of meetings; (4) attending all age 61 meetings and documenting the discussion; (5) drafting all Retirement Agreements for partners that elect CTIP and ensuring execution and proper filing of Retirement Agreements; (6) managing the activities related to support services for partners including coaching, financial planning and tax and accounting support; (7) understanding and explaining the transition into retirement to partners considering CTIP, including benefits implications; (8) maintaining the Career Transition Program Connect site; (9) liaising with Partner Resources team members for all partners that elect CTIP and retire; (10) maintaining the CTIP tracking of eligible partners, accepts and declines; (11) working with the Office of the General Counsel ("OGC") on the bi-annual justification memo for CTIP, including data analysis; (12) periodically reviewing CTIP for any changes that may be needed, and (13) keeping the Executive Committee ("EC") updated on all CTIP activities. In addition, the Manager will oversee all succession planning activities that fall within the Career Transition Program. This will include (1) identifying all partners that will participate in the age 55 succession planning meetings on an annual basis; (2) reviewing and working with partners on their Practice Development Transition (PDT) plans and maintaining a repository of all PDTs; (3) liaising with Regional Section Heads ("RSHs") and other resources within the Firm on the PDT plans for partners; (4) leading all communications with partners having succession planning meetings throughout the year; (5) ensuring that age 55 meetings are held with all partners including collaborating with EC members on scheduling of meetings; and (6) attending all age 55 meetings, documenting the discussion. Duties and Accountabilities Cultivates and fosters strong relationships with leaders, partners, lawyers, and other functions to provide transition support and succession planning for Partners. Drafts and supports the execution of all retirement agreements with partners. Relied on for accuracy and quality control of retirement agreements, including maintaining a repository all Retirement Agreements for CTIP partners. Works closely with OGC to review CTIP on a bi-annual basis, including preparing and analyzing data. Coordination with Partner Resources on the departure process and communications with departing partners that have elected CTIP. Supports partners in evaluating retirement timing and understanding the financial implications and health and wellbeing benefits post-retirement. Supports all inquiries from partners preparing for retirement, including coordination with other functions. Responsible for the planning process in determining those partners eligible for CTIP and those that will have an age 55 succession planning meeting. Streamlines administrative process across functions related to the Career Transition Program. Works closely with the Global Director of Partner & Employee Benefits and the Benefits Department generally to support retiree benefit programs and policies and administration. Responsible for responding to requests from financial planners/advisors for partner information related to financial planning activities. Responsible for coordinating with the Partner Development team on retirement coaching for partners. Collaborates with the tax team on tax and accounting support services related to preparing for retirement and accounting for CTIP payments. Responsible for automating and streamlining key processes and implementing improvements for the Career Transition Program. Responsible for overseeing the maintenance of the Connect Career Transition Program Site to provide an enhanced portal for our partners. Analyzes and produces reports for the Executive Committee and other Firm leaders as needed. Qualifications A minimum of 7 years working in a law firm or professional services environment Leadership skills and prior management experience required Has an excellent understanding of concepts relating to finance and human resource information systems, compensation and reports generation Strong written and verbal communication skills. Communicates with credibility and confidence and can effectively interact at all levels of the organization and explain complex matters in simple and understandable terms and is extremely responsive Must have great attention to detail and possess strong organizational skills Creative individual who can "think on their feet" Questions the status quo and develops creative and efficient changes to current work-flow while constantly examining administrative effectiveness and seeking better procedures Team player, contributing to the success of the global team with strong relationship building skills Works well under pressure and deadlines and achieves results with accuracy and precision Innovative, and proactive; can openly implement suggestions or improvements in current processes and can generate ideas for improvement and articulate ideas clearly Ability to maintain the strictest of confidences. Employee will be exposed to highly confidential information relating to the partners and must maintain absolute confidentiality and discretion Ability to learn and understand the details and complications of partner benefits and pension plans, partner compensation, capital and taxes (including foreign taxes) Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint Willing to work during non-business hours including nights and weekends travel when needed Location and Reporting This is an exempt role based in New York or London This role reports to the Global Head of Partner Resources Equal Opportunities White & Case is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. It is our Firm's policy to recruit, employ, train, compensate and promote without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, military or veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other category protected by applicable law. Applicants who are interested in applying for a position and require an accommodation during the process should contact talent.acquisition@whitecase.com. Benefits at White & Case White & Case LLP offers a comprehensive suite of benefit programs to all eligible employees, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, life and disability coverage, 401(k) retirement savings, vacation time, and leave programs (including parental leave). Exempt roles are also performance bonus eligible. _{The Firm may modify and amend this job description at any time at its sole discretion. Nothing herein creates a contract of employment or otherwise modifies the at-will nature of employment.} _{1The above is a general description of the essential duties associated with this position and does not represent an exhaustive or comprehensive list of all duties.} Primary Location : United States-New York Other Locations : United Kingdom-London Expected Workplace : Hybrid Job Posting : Feb 11, 2025, 7:49:33 PM Salary range for New York market: 129,600 - 194,400 US Dollars (USD) Yearly Salary range in other markets will vary