Whistler Partners · 1 week ago
Head of Operations @ AI Native Law Firm
New York, NY
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$200K/yr - $280K/yrWhistler Partners is partnering with a fast-growing Legal & Compliance AI company building a first-of-its-kind, AI-native full-service law firm for global institutional clients. The role of Head of Operations involves serving as a trusted advisor to the CEO, focusing on business strategy, firm operations, and supporting the scaling of AI-enabled legal services.
ConsultingRecruitingStaffing Agency
Hiring Manager
Mahta Talani
Responsibilities
Serve as the CEO’s right hand, helping define, prioritize, and execute strategic initiatives across the firm
Attend high-stakes meetings with the CEO (and at times as his delegate) involving senior partners, clients, engineering leaders, and external stakeholders
Capture key takeaways, synthesize insights into recommendations, and ensure relentless follow-through on action items
Build and manage project plans tied to firm growth and operations—tracking deadlines, dependencies, owners, and deliverables
Anticipate CEO needs: prepare briefing materials, run strategic research, and support decision-making with crisp analysis
Partner with senior stakeholders on core business operations, including client development, pricing, staffing/resourcing, and profitability
Help define how the firm structures, prices, and positions AI-enabled legal services in the market
Support the build-out of new practice areas and broader market positioning
Lead special projects tied to emerging business needs and operational priorities
Collaborate closely with engineers and data teams to translate performance data into pricing insights and broader business strategy
Qualification
Required
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to synthesize complex discussions into clear next steps
Proven experience managing strategic projects and driving execution in fast-paced, high-pressure environments
Highly organized, detail-oriented, proactive, and calm under intensity
Strong judgment and the ability to operate with discretion in senior-level environments
High-ownership, independent operator who can 'get things done' without layers of support
Comfort working cross-functionally with legal, technical, and business stakeholders
Benefits
Equity
Company
Whistler Partners
Whistler Partners is a recruiting firm that offers legal placements services at top-tier law firms and corporations.
Founded in 2015
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageLeadership Team
Dan Mummery
Senior Consultant, Partner Practice
Emily Rodgers
Partner
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