CEO/ Executive Director for Leading Law Firm

MS Legal Search; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

MS Legal Search is representing a premier Texas-based law firm seeking an Executive Director/CEO to provide strategic leadership. The ideal candidate will possess over 10 years of senior leadership experience in a law firm, advancing operational performance and culture.

Responsibilities include leading an administrative team, enhancing operational infrastructure, and delivering exceptional client service while scaling for growth. An advanced degree is preferred, making this a prime opportunity for a strategic leader in a thriving environment.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of senior leadership experience in a law firm or professional services.
• Experience in overseeing operational pillars like Finance, HR, or Operations.
• Proven track record in process improvement and organizational alignment.

Responsibilities

• Lead a high-performing administrative team.
• Strengthen operational infrastructure and improve client service.
• Partner with Managing Partner to advance firm performance and vision.

Skills

Leadership

Operational oversight

Process improvement

Strategic planning

Education

Advanced degree (JD, MBA, CFA, or CPA)

Job description

MS Legal Search’s client, a premier Texas-based law firm with a long-standing reputation for excellence, is seeking a highly accomplished Executive Director / CEO to provide strategic leadership and operational oversight for their full-service, preeminent law firm. This is a pivotal role for a dynamic, growth-minded leader who can partner closely with the firm’s Managing Partner and Executive Committee to advance firmwide performance, culture, and long-term vision.

The ideal candidate will bring 10+ years of senior leadership experience within a progressive, well-managed law firm or professional services environment, with proven success overseeing one or more key operational pillars—Finance, Accounting, Human Resources, Marketing/Business Development, Technology, or Operations. Candidates with a background in multi-department leadership and experience driving modernization, process improvement, and organizational alignment are strongly preferred.

The Executive Director will be responsible for leading a high-performing administrative team, strengthening operational infrastructure, and ensuring the firm continues to deliver outstanding client service while scaling for future growth. This is an exceptional opportunity for a strategic, collaborative, and forward-thinking executive to influence and elevate all aspects of firm operations.

In addition to 10 years of experience with a law firm (or professional services firm), an advanced degree (JD, MBA, CFA or CPA) is preferred.