Director of Practice Operations
• Join a Top 100 AmLaw firm in a high-impact role.
• Opportunity to influence the success of the practice & firm.
About Our Client
Our client is an international law firm with more than 500 lawyers and professional staff across offices in the U.S., Europe, and Asia, known for its strong regulatory, litigation, and white‑collar capabilities. The firm has earned a reputation for strong client advocacy before government agencies and in complex cross‑border disputes.
Job Description
The responsibilities of the role include:
• Manage and enhance operational processes within the legal department to ensure efficiency and productivity.
• Work directly with Practice Group Leaders, firm leadership, and cross-functional business services teams to drive initiatives that support long-term strategy, financial performance, and sustainable growth for the practice and the firm.
• Lead budgeting, forecasting, profitability initiatives, and collaboration on pricing strategies and alternative fee arrangements.
• Lead and mentor a team to achieve organizational goals and maintain high performance standards.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory and legal requirements within the department's operations.
• Monitor and analyze key performance indicators to drive continuous improvement.
• Champion innovation through legal tech adoption, automation, and knowledge-sharing tools.
• Serve as a key liaison ensuring seamless coordination among Finance, Marketing, BD, and other teams.
• Implement innovative solutions to enhance service delivery and client satisfaction.
MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.
Page Group USA is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
The Successful Applicant
A successful Director of Practice Operations should have:
• 8-10+ years in law firm management, legal operations or professional services leadership.
• Demonstrated ability in budgeting, forecasting, performance analytics, and partnering with Finance and Pricing teams to drive profitability.
• Excellent leadership and team management skills.
• In-depth knowledge of regulatory and compliance requirements in the legal field.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• High proficiency in legal technology, knowledge management systems, and process automation to enhance efficiency.
• Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills to foster collaboration.
What's on Offer
Salary & Benefits
• $200,000 to $250,000 base salary
• Bonus eligible position
• PTO package
• 401k & profit sharing plan
• Medical, Dental, Vision Coverage
• Paid Parental Leave
• HSA/FSA, Commuter Benefits & other benefits
If you're a results-oriented professional ready to lead and optimize legal operations, we encourage you to apply!
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• Opportunity to influence the success of the practice & firm.
About Our Client
Our client is an international law firm with more than 500 lawyers and professional staff across offices in the U.S., Europe, and Asia, known for its strong regulatory, litigation, and white‑collar capabilities. The firm has earned a reputation for strong client advocacy before government agencies and in complex cross‑border disputes.
Job Description
The responsibilities of the role include:
• Manage and enhance operational processes within the legal department to ensure efficiency and productivity.
• Work directly with Practice Group Leaders, firm leadership, and cross-functional business services teams to drive initiatives that support long-term strategy, financial performance, and sustainable growth for the practice and the firm.
• Lead budgeting, forecasting, profitability initiatives, and collaboration on pricing strategies and alternative fee arrangements.
• Lead and mentor a team to achieve organizational goals and maintain high performance standards.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory and legal requirements within the department's operations.
• Monitor and analyze key performance indicators to drive continuous improvement.
• Champion innovation through legal tech adoption, automation, and knowledge-sharing tools.
• Serve as a key liaison ensuring seamless coordination among Finance, Marketing, BD, and other teams.
• Implement innovative solutions to enhance service delivery and client satisfaction.
MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.
Page Group USA is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
The Successful Applicant
A successful Director of Practice Operations should have:
• 8-10+ years in law firm management, legal operations or professional services leadership.
• Demonstrated ability in budgeting, forecasting, performance analytics, and partnering with Finance and Pricing teams to drive profitability.
• Excellent leadership and team management skills.
• In-depth knowledge of regulatory and compliance requirements in the legal field.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• High proficiency in legal technology, knowledge management systems, and process automation to enhance efficiency.
• Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills to foster collaboration.
What's on Offer
Salary & Benefits
• $200,000 to $250,000 base salary
• Bonus eligible position
• PTO package
• 401k & profit sharing plan
• Medical, Dental, Vision Coverage
• Paid Parental Leave
• HSA/FSA, Commuter Benefits & other benefits
If you're a results-oriented professional ready to lead and optimize legal operations, we encourage you to apply!
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