AI-Driven SBU Operations Lead

Husch Blackwell LLP; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 125,000 - 237,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental coverage

Life insurance

Retirement plan

Job summary

Husch Blackwell LLP seeks a SBU Operations Manager to lead strategy, operations, and financial performance across the Financial Services & Capital Markets industry group. The role emphasizes collaborating with firm-wide functions, leveraging AI capabilities, and delivering superior client service.

A bachelor’s degree and several years in legal operations or related leadership are required. Based in a central or mountain time zone city with an office, the position supports cross-functional

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 5+ years of experience in legal operations, practice management, or professional services leadership.
• Strong understanding of law firm economics, attorney workflows, and client service delivery.
• Exceptional communication, analytical, and project management skills.
• Proven ability to influence and collaborate across functions and levels.

Responsibilities

• Strategy implementation: execute the SBU strategic plan and drive growth and client positioning.
• Operational excellence: design and implement process improvements and enable AI tools adoption.
• Financial management: budgeting, forecasting, KPIs, and pricing coordination.
• Human capital management: recruitment, onboarding, performance processes, staffing recommendations.
• Prepare and present reports to SBU leadership and support business development initiatives.

Skills

Communication

Analytical skills

Project management

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Husch Blackwell LLP seeks a SBU Operations Manager to lead strategy, operations, and financial performance across the Financial Services & Capital Markets industry group. The role emphasizes collaborating with firm-wide functions, leveraging AI capabilities, and delivering superior client service.

A bachelor’s degree and several years in legal operations or related leadership are required. Based in a central or mountain time zone city with an office, the position supports cross-functional