Global Practice Operations Director & Strategy Lead

Hogan Lovells; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 202,000 - 242,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Hogan Lovells Cadwalader seeks a Director of Business Operations to lead senior-level strategy and operational execution for the firm’s Global Regulatory & Intellectual Property Practice. The role partners with Practice Group leadership and senior management to drive growth, profitability, and scalable solutions across 16 practice areas worldwide.

The Director will oversee cross-functional initiatives spanning Finance, Marketing, Talent, Knowledge Management, and Technology, delivering

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; MBA, JD, master's degree, or other advanced degree preferred.
• 10+ years of progressive leadership experience within a law firm, professional services, or similarly complex global organization.
• Demonstrated success advising senior executives and influencing strategic business decisions.
• Significant experience leading large-scale strategic initiatives, organizational transformation, and change management efforts.

Responsibilities

• Partner with practice leadership to develop, execute, and monitor strategic priorities that support growth, profitability, and market leadership.
• Serve as a trusted advisor on business performance, operational strategy, organizational effectiveness, and resource allocation.
• Lead strategic planning activities, business reviews, governance processes, and practice-wide initiatives.
• Develop executive reporting, key performance metrics, and business insights that support data-driven decision-making.
• Drive operational excellence through process improvement, workflow optimization, and scalable business solutions.
• Lead transformational initiatives involving technology, artificial intelligence, automation, pricing, legal project management, and service delivery innovation.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic planning

Cross-functional leadership

Executive communication

Education

MBA

JD

Job description

Hogan Lovells Cadwalader seeks a Director of Business Operations to lead senior-level strategy and operational execution for the firm’s Global Regulatory & Intellectual Property Practice. The role partners with Practice Group leadership and senior management to drive growth, profitability, and scalable solutions across 16 practice areas worldwide.

The Director will oversee cross-functional initiatives spanning Finance, Marketing, Talent, Knowledge Management, and Technology, delivering