Chief Operating Officer

Lex Talent; Greater London; On-site; GBP 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Lex Talent is recruiting a newly created Chief Operating Officer for a boutique international law firm in London. You will lead the firm’s Business Operations function, partnering with the Managing Partner and department heads to drive collaboration, coordination and consistency across the firm.

This is a broad leadership position where you will shape strategy, bring people and functions together, and oversee senior teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead the firm's entire Business Operations function to drive efficiency and consistency.
• Shape the firm's strategy and oversee senior teams, aligning operations with growth objectives.

Job description

London | Boutique International Law Firm | Newly Created Role

How often does the opportunity come along to step into a brand-new COO position and help shape the future of an established, highly regarded law firm?

The firm has around 400 people in its London office, alongside a handful of smaller European offices, and is now creating its first Chief Operating Officer position.

This is an opportunity to take on a broad leadership role, working directly with the Managing Partner and playing a central part in the firm's future direction.

You'll lead the firm's entire Business Operations function, working closely with department heads to bring greater collaboration, coordination and consistency across the firm.

But this role is about much more than managing departments.

It's about helping shape the firm's strategy, bringing people and functions together, improving how the business operates and ensuring the firm is well positioned for continued growth.

You'll have the opportunity to influence decisions at the highest level, lead important strategic projects and make a real difference to how the firm operates.

So, who might this appeal to?

Perhaps you're already operating at COO level, or you're a senior Business Services leader ready to take that next step.

You'll understand how law firms and partnerships work, have experience leading senior teams and be comfortable working closely with Partners. Just as importantly, you'll know how to bring people with you, influence change and get things done.

This is a newly created position, offering the opportunity to make the role your own and have a lasting impact on the firm.