DC-Based Business Director - Law Firm Operations

Greenberg Traurig, LLP; Washington, Northern (District of Columbia, KY); Hybrid; USD 201,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Excellent benefits package

Job summary

Greenberg Traurig, LLP in Washington, DC, seeks a Business Director to lead the office's operational and administrative functions for approximately 151 attorneys and 97 staff, reporting to the Co-President and Administrative Shareholder. The role requires proactive leadership, financial literacy, and strong collaboration with department managers.

You will oversee budgeting, accounting, HR, marketing, technology, facilities, and revenue management, drive process improvements, support practice

Qualifications

• Requires a Bachelor's degree in a related field.
• Minimum of ten years in a management/leadership role in a professional services firm.
• Strong financial interpretation and budgeting experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead operational and administrative functions for the Washington, DC office.
• Oversee budgeting, accounting, and revenue management in collaboration with senior leadership.
• Partner with Talent Services, Marketing, Technology, Finance and Facilities to ensure client service excellence.
• Manage staffing and space planning, expansion, and relocations.
• Support practice group leaders and associates with operational needs.

Skills

Business acumen

Leadership

Emotional intelligence

Analytical thinking

Communication

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Organization Development, Human Resources, or related field

Tools

Windows-based software

Microsoft Word/Excel/Outlook

Job description

Greenberg Traurig, LLP in Washington, DC, seeks a Business Director to lead the office's operational and administrative functions for approximately 151 attorneys and 97 staff, reporting to the Co-President and Administrative Shareholder. The role requires proactive leadership, financial literacy, and strong collaboration with department managers.

You will oversee budgeting, accounting, HR, marketing, technology, facilities, and revenue management, drive process improvements, support practice