Cooley LLP · 4 months ago
Director of Technology Platforms & Applications
Chicago
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$250K/yr - $300K/yr
10+ years expCooley LLP is a leading technology law firm seeking a Director of Technology Platforms & Applications to join their Technology Platforms and Applications team. This role is responsible for overseeing critical systems and tools, leading a team of experts, managing a significant budget, and driving technological direction to support the firm's operations and client services.
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Responsibilities
Lead and mentor a team of Associate Directors by example, fostering a culture of ownership, accountability, Technology Service Management and continuous improvement across their teams
Recruit, develop and retain top talent in all areas with clear roles and responsibilities, establishing key goals and performance indicators
Develop and execute a strategic roadmap for our application and platform portfolio, ensuring alignment with the firm's business goals and measures with clear KPIs
Manage a $10–twelve million annual budget, making strategic decisions to maximize technology value
Ensure compliance with all firm and department policies
Provide strategic oversight for all business-of-law applications, including finance and marketing, and toolsets which support commoditized eDiscovery and Intellectual Property services
Drive the modernization and effective usage of our core enterprise platforms, including but not limited to our Document Management System, SharePoint Intranet, Microsoft Teams and Box.com
Ensure a best-of-breed, center of excellence for database engineering, with redundant, scalable services for Microsoft SQL and other needed database functions
Coordinating with Practice Innovation, drive the responsible use of enterprise AI across the firm in accordance with firm policy, enabling lawyers, paralegals and business professionals to be more efficient and productive
Maintain a clear line of sight into top initiatives across teams, proactively identifying risks and raising concerns with leadership, along with proposed action plans when necessary
Work collaboratively with the Firm Operations to ensure successful project execution and outcomes
Manage and negotiate vendor contracts, holding vendors accountable to agreed upon terms and service level agreements
Build strong, trusting relationships with internal and external stakeholders
Partner with peers across Technology & Security, Firm Projects and Procurement and Practice Innovation to improve ways of working and deliver measurable outcomes
Synthesize and present complex technical information and ideas to diverse audiences with clarity and supporting data
Qualification
Required
After orientation at Cooley LLP, exhibit proficiency in the Microsoft Office suite, iManage and other firm applications
Ability to work extended and/or weekend hours, as required
Ability to travel, as required
10+ years of experience in an enterprise application-related role (e.g., managing large-scale application portfolios with significant budget, across project and operational needs) providing data research, data delivery, data operations, etc. with 5+ years of management experience in relevant roles and with proven track record of effective leadership
Demonstrated ability to negotiate and manage complex vendor contracts
Bachelor's degree
Preferred
Law firm experience
Application-level engineering technical background
Enterprise AI experience driving small to large scale initiatives
Benefits
Medical
Health savings account (with applicable medical plan)
Dental
Vision
Health and/or dependent care flexible spending accounts
Pre-tax commuter benefits
Life insurance
AD&D
Long-term care coverage
Backup care for children and/or adults
Other parental support benefits
Firm-paid life insurance
AD&D
LTD
Short term medical benefits
25 days of Paid Time Off (“PTO”)
10 paid holidays each year
Generous parental leave
Fertility benefits
Company
Cooley LLP
Clients partner with Cooley on transformative deals, complex IP and regulatory matters, and high-stakes litigation.
1001-5000 employees
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Chief Operating Officer
Charley Haley
Partner
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