Solutus Legal Search · 1 month ago
Legal Director – Remote, United States (878-SLS)
United States
Full-time
Remote
Director/Executive
$235K/yr - $250K/yr
7+ years expSolutus Legal Search is assisting a dynamic technology-forward national law firm in their search for a Legal Director. The role involves managing day-to-day operations, leading a team of Managing Attorneys, and ensuring compliance with legal standards while optimizing the firm's legal strategies.
LegalProfessional Services
Responsibilities
Work 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 operations
Work 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 firm
Serve 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 service
Ensure that the firm’s practices are in compliance with all applicable laws, regulations, and ethical standards
Monitor and ensure that the firm’s lawyers and support staff are in compliance with their obligations under state governing regulations and rules
Work with and lead the team of Managing Attorneys to develop operational metrics, processes, and policies to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of their practice areas
Qualification
Required
J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school
Licensed to practice law in a US jurisdiction and eligible to practice in your state of residence – NY, CA, GA, TX, or FL preferred
7+ years of experience with experience in each of the following: litigation, law firm operations and legal operations
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 firm
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 implementation
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 decisions
Experience designing and tracking metrics to measure the quality and success of programs, as well as designing effective presentations to share data insights with leadership
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 team
Demonstrated ability to effectively collaborate and communicate verbally and in writing, building compelling presentations and effectively managing multiple stakeholder groups
Strong people leadership capabilities including ability to manage change, influence, develop, and coach senior level professionals
Preferred
Licensed to practice law in a US jurisdiction and eligible to practice in your state of residence – NY, CA, GA, TX, or FL preferred
Experience working inside a high-growth software or tech company, preferably in legal or strategic operations
Benefits
5% 401k match
Company
Solutus Legal Search
Solutus is a legal search firm that specializes in the placement of lawyers in law firms and corporations.
2-10 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageLeadership Team
Julie Q. Brush
Founder and CEO
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