Global Operations Manager - Law Firm

RiseMe; Boston, Washington (MA, District of Columbia); On-site; USD 130,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision insurance

Life and disability insurance

Retirement & Savings Plan

Emergency back-up child and adult care

Paid vacation, sick time off, holidays

Professional development and career-op

Employee recognition programs

Wellness programs

Employee discounts

Job summary

Goodwin is seeking an experienced Business Operations professional to support Industry Group and Practice Group operations from Boston, MA. You will partner with senior leaders to manage internal processes, information systems, and cross-functional initiatives that drive the firm’s strategic direction.

You will oversee budgeting, practice optimization, and calendar-based reminders, while ensuring confidential information is handled with discretion.

Qualifications

• 5 to 7 years' experience in Business Operations/Practice Management in a large law firm.
• J.D. and experience as an attorney, in a large law firm preferred.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills and ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Well-rounded and versatile — a skilled, adaptable operator able to work effectively as a facilitator across multiple Business Operations teams.
• Facile with technology, with the ability to learn and adopt new tools and systems quickly.
• Develop and foster positive, collaborative working relationships.
• Exercise sound judgment while respecting, protecting, and maintaining highly confidential and sensitive information.
• Manage projects and tasks effectively, applying strong delegation and organizational skills.
• Apply creative problem-solving and effective people-management skills.
• Working knowledge of Word, Outlook and Excel. Ability to learn and utilize additional programs.

Responsibilities

• Work with the Managing Director and Industry Business Lead, IG leaders, PG leaders, and Business Operations teams to manage operational and strategic aspects of the business, including internal organization, meetings, information and data management, delivering on firm processes and other initiatives.
• Support the functional management of the Business Operations team, including expense budget tracking and oversight of the budgeting process.
• Assist with Business Practice optimization efforts to improve efficiency and effectiveness of Business Operations processes firmwide.
• Support cross-group processes and compliance with Partner Delinquent Time policies and firm reminders calendars.
• Provide general operational support across Industry Groups and Practice Groups, with evolving scope.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Multitasking

Project management

Tech-savvy

People management

Education

J.D.

Tools

Word

Outlook

Excel

Job description

Goodwin is seeking an experienced Business Operations professional to support Industry Group and Practice Group operations from Boston, MA. You will partner with senior leaders to manage internal processes, information systems, and cross-functional initiatives that drive the firm’s strategic direction.

You will oversee budgeting, practice optimization, and calendar-based reminders, while ensuring confidential information is handled with discretion.