What You Will DoWork with the firm’s Principal Attorney to identify and lead a strategic operational plan and related initiatives and opportunities to optimize the firm’s legal strategies and operationsWork with cross-functional business teams and business partners to understand business needs and translate and align those needs into key performance indicators, plans, and practices for the firmServe as point-person with Managing Attorneys to provide advice and decisions on case management escalations and risk management scenarios, and address any concerns regarding the quality of performance and serviceEnsure that the firm’s practices are in compliance with all applicable laws, regulations, and ethical standardsMonitor and ensure that the firm’s lawyers and support staff are in compliance with their obligations under state governing regulations and rulesWork with and lead the team of Managing Attorneys to develop operational metrics, processes, and policies to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of their practice areasKey QualificationsJ.D. from an ABA-accredited law schoolLicensed to practice law in a US jurisdiction and eligible to practice in your state of residence – NY, CA, GA, TX, or FL preferred7+ years of experience with experience in each of the following: litigation, law firm operations and legal operationsExperience working inside a high-growth software or tech company, preferably in legal or strategic operations is a plus, but not required.Skills and CapabilitiesStrategic legal expertise and leadership: Experience leading legal operations strategy and teams, including leading strategic cross-functional initiatives aligned to a strategic vision set of business goals to maximize performance of the firmStrategy formulation and executional excellence: Experience formulating and driving sophisticated, organization-wide initiatives, including the ability to design and lead small and large-scale projects with multiple contending priorities while partnering with leaders for prioritization and implementationInterpersonal relationships: Experience building personal credibility and impact through active listening, influencing others, leading people, and communicating clearly, including experience partnering with senior leaders, driving consensus, and landing clear decisionsData analytics: Experience designing and tracking metrics to measure the quality and success of programs, as well as designing effective presentations to share data insights with leadershipSituational adaptability: Agility to work and drive progress in a fast-paced environment and not be afraid to pivot to meet the most current needs of the business or the legal teamCommunication: Demonstrated ability to effectively collaborate and communicate verbally and in writing, building compelling presentations and effectively managing multiple stakeholder groupsPeople leadership: Strong people leadership capabilities including ability to manage change, influence, develop, and coach senior level professionalsCompensationCompensation consists of an annual base salary range of $235,000 to $250,000 plus target bonus target and a 5% 401k match. The total compensation package will vary and depend on the candidate’s level of seniority, number of years of directly relevant experience, and location. Some travel among offices is anticipated.ClosingSolutus has been selected as the exclusive representative on this desirable search. Resumes submitted directed to our client will be forwarded to Solutus for review and evaluation.Ref. # 878-SLSWe may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.
