[Remote] Legal Director – Remote, United States (878-SLS)
Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Solutus 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.
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
Skills
- 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
- 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 Overview
- Solutus is a legal search firm that specializes in the placement of lawyers in law firms and corporations. It was founded in 2000, and is headquartered in Redwood Shores, California, USA, with a workforce of 2-10 employees. Its website is https://www.solutuslegal.com.
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