Senior Manager, Legal Operations

JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Summary:

The Senior Manager will be responsible for supporting the development of a practice to provide Legal Operations and related services, with a core go to market strategy focused on the corporate and legal channels. In this role, this Senior Manager will be responsible for executing on the operational, business and marketing aspects of the practice. This position should have experience with executing on a program which includes all facets of Legal Operations, from design to implementation to execution, inclusive of associated technologies.

Job Duties:

• Supports the development of a Legal Operations program plan for senior leadership approval and presents to senior members of the team
• Supports work with our strategist, FTS Leadership Team and marketing team to design a go-to-market strategy, branding campaign, sales collateral & other supporting materials
• Executes on specific client engagements, leveraging workflows developed as part of the Legal Operations practice
• Aggressively develops & manages a client base for Legal Operations to meet forecasted revenue targets
• Helps to develops Legal Operations service offerings for specific sectors, including, but not restricted to, Healthcare, Financial Services, Manufacturing, and Pharma
• Helps to develop policies and procedures for the Legal Operations practice to execute against, both internally and externally, inclusive of visual workflow
• Identifies toolkit procurement requirements for the Legal Operations practice and assists with contract negotiations
• Supports the operational oversight responsibilities related to FTS Legal Operations team members providing project management and technical services, in the execution of related activities
• Leads and assists in business development activities focused on the Legal Operations practice, including identifying opportunities for expansion of existing engagements and identifying stand-alone and new business opportunities
• Advises clients on Legal Operations
• Other duties as required

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• Assists in the supervision of the day-to-day workload of engagement staff and reviews work product, as appropriate
• Assists in the evaluation of the performance of engagement staff and assists in the development of goals and objectives to enhance professional development, as appropriate
• Delivers periodic performance feedback and completes annual performance evaluations for engagement staff
• Acts as Career Advisor to staff, as assigned

Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Education:

• Bachelors degree in related field, required
• Advanced degree in relevant technology program, preferred

Experience:

• Five (5) or more years of experience in Legal Operations, required
• Active network of potential clients, with proven track record of converting prospects to clients, required
• Prior experience in the Legal Operations community, preferred
• Strong technical experience, preferred
• Prior experience acquiring, training and mentoring consulting professionals, required
• Participation within professional associations, preferred

Software:

• Proficient in Microsoft Office suite, required

Other Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong business acumen and experience running a practice
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to thoughtfully and positively influence, negotiate, and manage change
• Capacity to successfully manage and secure sales of Legal Operations and related services engagements
• Ability to develop and maintain a diverse network of referral sources to include mid-size to large corporations and law firms
• Ability to work in a deadline-driven environment and handle multiple projects simultaneously
• Capable of effective managing a team of consulting professionals and delegating work assignments, as needed
• Capacity to build and maintain strong relationships with internal and client personnel
• Ability to encourage team environment on engagements and contribute to the professional development of assigned personnel
• Executive presence and ability to act as primary contact on assigned engagements
• Ability to successfully interact, develop and maintain relationships with professionals at all levels, both internal and external to the organization

Individual salaries that are offered to a candidate are determined after consideration of numerous factors including but not limited to the candidates qualifications, experience, skills, and geography.

California Range: $150,000 - $195,000
Colorado Range: $150,000 - $195,000
NYC/ Long Island/Westchester Range: $150,000 - $195,000
Washington Range: $150,000 - $195,000

ABOUT US

Join us at BDO, where you will find more than a career, youll find a place where your work is impactful, and you are valued for your individuality. We offer flexibility and opportunities for advancement. Our culture is centered around making meaningful connections, approaching interactions with curiosity, and being true to yourself, all while making a positive difference in the world.

At BDO, our purpose of helping people thrive every day is at the heart of everything we do. Together, we are focused on delivering exceptional and sustainable outcomes and value for our people, our clients, and our communities. BDO is proud to be an ESOP company, reflecting a culture that puts people first, by sharing financially in our growth in value with our U.S. team. BDO professionals provide assurance, tax and advisory services for a diverse range of clients across the U.S. and in over 160 countries through our global organization.

BDO is the first large accounting and advisory organization to implement an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). A qualified retirement plan, the ESOP offers participants a stake in the firms success through beneficial ownership and a unique opportunity to enhance their financial well-being. The ESOP stands as a compelling addition to our comprehensive compensation and Total Rewards benefits* offerings. The annual allocation to the ESOP is fully funded by BDO through investments in company stock and grants employees the chance to grow their wealth over time as their shares vest and grow in value with the firms success, with no employee contributions.

We are committed to delivering exceptional experiences to middle market leaders by sharing insight-driven perspectives, helping companies take business as usual to better than usual. With industry knowledge and experience, a breadth and depth of resources, and unwavering commitment to quality, we pride ourselves on:

• Welcoming diverse perspectives and understanding the experience of our professionals and clients
• Empowering team members to explore their full potential
• Our talented team who brings varying skills, knowledge and experience to proactively help our clients navigate an expanding array of complex challenges and opportunities
• Celebrating ingenuity and innovation to transform our business and help our clients transform theirs
• Focus on resilience and sustainability to positively impact our people, clients, and communities

*Benefits may be subject to eligibility requirements.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/vets