Managing Director

Ladders; Reston (VA); Hybrid; USD 203,000 - 275,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company matching

Flexible hybrid work arrangement

Leadership development opportunities

Job summary

Ladders in Reston, VA seeks a Managing Director to lead enterprise technology client service delivery, practice management, and financial performance for a complex portfolio. The role partners with senior leaders and multidisciplinary teams to strengthen compliance, improve efficiency, and support high‑quality execution across client-facing operations.

The position emphasizes disciplined processes, timely reporting, and better business outcomes in a fast-paced professional services environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Legal Studies, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field required; JD preferred.
• 10+ years of legal or law firm experience in practice management.
• Superior communication skills for presenting complex information to senior leadership.
• Demonstrated leadership skills in problem-solving, planning, negotiating, and decision-making.

Responsibilities

• Ensure client service compliance with outside counsel guidelines and reporting requirements.
• Support administrative needs such as status reports, budgets, and performance metrics for client-facing roles.
• Oversee operational aspects including pitch proposals, matter opening, budgeting, and compliance with guidelines.
• Monitor WIP, billing, collections, and profitability metrics for the assigned portfolio.
• Coordinate timely and accurate invoicing in line with client requirements and track payments accordingly.
• Lead multidisciplinary teams to enhance operational excellence and client service delivery.
• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency using firm technology.

Skills

Leadership

Strategy

Budgeting

Reporting

Client service delivery

Compliance

Process improvement

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Legal Studies/Finance/Business Administration

Juris Doctor (JD) preferred

Job description

For our client, we are seeking a Managing Director to join the team of a leader in the Enterprise Technology space.

This role will provide operational leadership across client service delivery, practice management, and financial performance for a complex portfolio. The Managing Director will partner with senior leaders and multidisciplinary teams to strengthen compliance, improve efficiency, and support high-quality execution across client-facing operations. This is a highly visible position focused on driving disciplined processes, timely reporting, and better business outcomes in a fast-paced professional services environment.

Location: Reston, VA - US based candidates only, no visa sponsorship available

Compensation: $203,438 – $275,000 annually

Responsibilities

• Ensure client service compliance with outside counsel guidelines and reporting requirements.
• Support administrative needs such as status reports, budgets, and performance metrics for client-facing roles.
• Oversee operational aspects including pitch proposals, matter opening, budgeting, and compliance with guidelines.
• Monitor WIP, billing, collections, and profitability metrics for the assigned portfolio.
• Coordinate timely and accurate invoicing in line with client requirements and track payments accordingly.
• Lead multidisciplinary teams to enhance operational excellence and client service delivery.
• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency using firm technology.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Legal Studies, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field required; JD preferred.
• 10+ years of legal or law firm experience in practice management.
• Superior communication skills for presenting complex information to senior leadership.
• Demonstrated leadership skills in problem-solving, planning, negotiating, and decision-making.
• Ability to operate creatively and proactively with diverse professionals.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage.
• 401(k) retirement plan with company matching contributions.
• Flexible hybrid work arrangement allowing both remote and in-office work.
• Opportunities for professional development and leadership training.

Our client is an equal opportunity employer.