Director, US Firm Operations & Strategy

About the role

Partner directly with the Co-US Managing Partners to advance strategic priorities and business objectives.
Lead high-impact initiatives that span practices, offices, and business services functions.
Provide insights and recommendations that inform executive decision-making.
Monitor operational and financial performance, identify emerging risks and opportunities, and drive action.
Translate strategy into execution by coordinating complex projects and holding stakeholders accountable for results.
Serve as a key connector across firm leadership, facilitating alignment, collaboration, and effective decision-making.
Support transformational initiatives, organizational change efforts, and integration activities across the U.S. business.

Responsibilities

• Partner directly with the firm's senior-most U.S. leaders.
• Meaningful influence on business decisions, firm operations, and strategic direction.
• Exposure to every aspect of the business—from finance and operations to governance, talent, and growth.
• The opportunity to help shape the future of a newly combined global organization.

Requirements

• 10+ years of experience in strategic planning, business operations, executive leadership support, consulting, professional services management, or a related field.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, Management, Organizational Leadership, Public Administration, or a related discipline with JD or MBA preferred.
• Exceptional business acumen, analytical thinking, and problem-solving skills.
• Proven ability to lead complex, cross-functional initiatives and drive results through influence and collaboration.
• Executive presence and the ability to build trusted relationships with senior leaders.
• Outstanding communication and presentation skills.
• Sound judgment, discretion, interpersonal skills, and the ability to navigate sensitive and confidential matters.
• Experience in a law firm, professional services organization, consulting environment, or similarly complex business setting is highly desirable.

Qualifications

• Direct partnership with the firm's senior-most U.S. leaders.
• Meaningful influence on business decisions, firm operations, and strategic direction.
• Exposure to every aspect of the business—from finance and operations to governance, talent, and growth.
• The opportunity to help shape the future of a newly combined global organization.

Skills

• Direct partnership with the firm's senior-most U.S. leaders.
• Meaningful influence on business decisions, firm operations, and strategic direction.
• Exposure to every aspect of the business—from finance and operations to governance, talent, and growth.
• The opportunity to help shape the future of a newly combined global organization.

Benefits

• Average annual salary range: $178,080 - $320,660
• Annual discretionary bonus
• 401(k) plan
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Accrued paid time off plan starting at 20 days annually
• Personal medical and parental leave
• Up to 10 paid holidays
• Family care benefits

Pay

• Illinois compensation range: $178,080– $320,660 annually
• Washington State compensation range: $177,990 – $320,500 annually
• Washington D.C. compensation range: $192,230 – $346,140 annually

Schedule

• Full-time