Steptoe LLP · 19 hours ago
Director, Strategic Growth
Washington, DC
Full-time
Hybrid
Director/Executive
$175K/yr - $235K/yr
10+ years expSteptoe LLP is a dynamic international law firm seeking a Director of Strategic Growth to join their team in Washington, DC. This role involves partnering with firm leadership to develop and execute strategic initiatives that align with the firm’s global priorities, while driving measurable impact through operational excellence and data-driven decision-making.
ConsultingLegal
No H1B
Responsibilities
Develop options for substantial strategic growth
Lead execution of strategic growth initiatives
Partner closely with People Operations and Finance to evaluate strategic options and implement strategic growth initiatives
Translate strategic vision into clear, actionable initiatives with defined outcomes, ROI expectations, and measurable progress indicators
Drive implementation of strategic road maps with defined milestones, timelines, budgets, and accountability frameworks
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver complex initiatives on time, within budget, and aligned with projected ROI
Monitor and analyze key performance indicators (KPIs), financial, operational, and client-centric — to adapt execution priorities and plans in response to performance trends and market conditions
Manage confidential initiatives related to organizational design, process improvement, and productivity enhancement
Champion change management efforts and foster stakeholder engagement across teams and offices
Leverage data-driven insights, benchmarking, and industry best practices to identify and implement process improvements that enhance firm efficiency and profitability
Serve as a thought partner to senior leadership, distilling complex financial and operational data into decision-ready materials and actionable insights
Draft executive-level presentations and communications that clearly convey strategic priorities, financial implications, and progress updates
Build consensus across global, regional, and practice stakeholders without formal authority
Organize and facilitate leadership forums, including town halls, offsites, and strategy sessions, to foster alignment and engagement across the firm
Additional duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Minimum of 10 years of progressive experience in strategy consulting, investment banking, FP&A, or law firm (or other professional services) management
Proven success in leading strategic initiatives and managing cross-functional projects in matrixed organizations
Strong financial acumen, analytical capabilities, and executive communication skills
Skilled in financial modeling and scenario planning
Strong interpersonal skills, with a collaborative leadership mindset and a proactive, can-do attitude
Willingness to work outside of core business hours as needed
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship
Preferred
Advanced degree preferred (MBA, JD, or equivalent)
Experience supporting or partnering with senior executives (e.g., COO, CFO, CEO, or other C-suite) preferred
Prior experience in the legal industry or within a global law firm, with an understanding of professional services and partnership dynamics, strongly preferred
Experience with organizational design, process improvement, and change management methodologies preferred
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life
Disability
Dependent care
Health care flexible spending accounts
401K Plan
Profit-Sharing
Paid Time-Off
Robust Wellness Program
Company
Steptoe LLP
In more than 100 years of practice, Steptoe* has earned an international reputation for vigorous representation of clients before governmental agencies, successful advocacy in litigation and arbitration, and creative and practical advice in structuring business transactions.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Alan Cohn
Partner and Chair, Financial Innovation and Regulation Practice
Jason Weinstein
Partner
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