Director, Litigation Strategy & Practice Management

This senior leadership role partners with department and practice group leaders to shape and execute litigation strategy. The position focuses on financial oversight, operational excellence, and long-term planning to drive performance and growth.

Client Details

Our client is a global law firm advising dynamic companies and investors at the forefront of technology, life sciences and innovation. Its litigation practice is widely regarded as elite, handling complex, high-stakes matters and foundational legal issues for market-leading clients across multiple jurisdictions.

Description

• Develop and implement business plans with department and practice leaders
• Monitor financial performance and address risks and opportunities
• Analyze pipeline demand and manage capacity planning for the practice
• Serve as primary operational contact for department leadership
• Drive long-term planning, growth strategy and performance tracking
• Aggregate and analyze hours, rates, revenue, headcount and budgets
• Organize partner meetings, set agendas and drive follow‑up actions
• Monitor KPIs including utilization, realization and cash expenditure
• Prepare data, analysis and presentations for leadership and board use
• Support practice management tools and operational initiatives
• Partner with marketing and business development on growth opportunities
• Facilitate leadership succession planning
• Draft internal communications and presentations
• Mentor, supervise and develop direct reports
• Oversee staffing coverage, timekeeping and policy compliance
• Participate in hiring, performance management and employee lifecycle events

Profile

A successful candidate should have:

• Bachelor's degree, preferably in business, finance, accounting or a related field
• 10+ years of relevant experience, including 5+ years in management roles
• Background in law firms, professional services, consulting or financial institutions
• Proven experience supporting senior executives
• Highly strategic, analytical and commercially minded
• Strong communicator with excellent judgment and discretion
• Able to lead through influence and manage multiple priorities
• Comfortable with travel and extended or weekend hours as required

Job Offer

• Base salary range: $240,000 - $290,000, dependent on location and experience
• Comprehensive medical, dental and vision benefits
• Health savings and flexible spending accounts
• Life, AD&D, disability and long-term care coverage
• Pre‑tax commuter benefits and backup care support
• Generous parental leave and fertility benefits
• 25 days PTO plus 10 paid holidays annually
• Competitive, equitable employment practices and professional development support

Page Executive is the global executive search, senior leadership recruitment, and executive advisory arm of PageGroup plc.

PageGroup PLC was established in the United Kingdom in 1976. With over 45 years of experience, PageGroup is a globally recognized leader in professional recruitment.

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