Chief Operating Officer - Global Growth & Strategy

Institute for Law & AI; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 280,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working hours

5 weeks of PTO

12 weeks of paid parental leave

Employer pension contributions

Health insurance

$5,000 annual reimbursement for productivity

$5,000 annual reimbursement for mental health support

$2,500 annual reimbursement for equipment

Job summary

The Institute for Law & AI in Washington, DC is seeking a Director of Operations / Chief Operating Officer. The successful candidate will guide operational effectiveness, financial strategy, and compliance, ensuring alignment with organizational growth. Responsibilities include overseeing budgeting, strategic direction, and leading the operations team. This pivotal role requires strong organizational judgment, a commitment to building structures that support high-quality work, and the flexibility to adapt as the organization scales. A salary range of $150,000 – $280,000 based on experience is offered.

Qualifications

• Experienced operational leader with a history of scaling organizations.
• Strong financial oversight and budgeting skills.
• Ability to translate strategy into actionable plans.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the operations team to ensure effective performance.
• Drive financial strategy and oversight processes.
• Set strategic direction for the organization’s operations function.

Skills

Organizational judgment

Financial strategy

Capacity planning

Leadership

Decision-making

Education

Executive or director level experience

Experience in mission-driven organizations

Job description

The Institute for Law & AI in Washington, DC is seeking a Director of Operations / Chief Operating Officer. The successful candidate will guide operational effectiveness, financial strategy, and compliance, ensuring alignment with organizational growth. Responsibilities include overseeing budgeting, strategic direction, and leading the operations team. This pivotal role requires strong organizational judgment, a commitment to building structures that support high-quality work, and the flexibility to adapt as the organization scales. A salary range of $150,000 – $280,000 based on experience is offered.