Partner Operations Associate Director

Esquire Recruiting, LLC; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Esquire Recruiting, LLC is sourcing a Partner Operations Associate Director for its Chicago HQ. The role leads the Firm’s Partner Operations function, building the infrastructure that supports onboarding, transitions, retirements, governance and related workflows.

It partners with multiple departments to deliver a high-touch Partner experience and modernize Partner Matters with clear processes and templates.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business, Finance, Accounting, Operations, Human Resources, Organizational Leadership, or related field.
• Minimum of 12 years of progressive experience in operations, professional services administration, law firm administration, project management, process improvement, finance, human resources, or a related function.
• Experience managing complex processes, workflows, documentation, controls, and cross-functional handoff.
• Experience leading teams or managing work through others.
• Demonstrated ability to operate in a complex, matrixed, service-oriented environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate Partner Operations across onboarding, transitions, retirements, separations, governance, and compliance.
• Develop clearer processes, playbooks, templates, controls, and reporting for Partner lifecycle activity.
• Collaborate with Partner Services, HR, Finance, Tax, and Firm leadership to deliver a coordinated partner experience.

Skills

Strong organizational

Attention to detail

Good judgment

Interpersonal communication

Analytical problem solving

Team collaboration

Discretion/confidentiality

Work under pressure

Multi-project management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business/finance/accounting/operations

Job description

Partner Operations Associate Director | Global Law Firm | Chicago, IL Our prestigious and globally recognized AM LAW 50 law firm client is hiring an experienced legal Partner Operations Associate Director in their Chicago HQ office. The Partner Operations Associate Director is responsible for leading the Firm’s Partner Operations function and building the operational infrastructure that supports Partner lifecycle processes across onboarding, ongoing support, transitions, retirements, separations, governance, compliance, and related cross-functional workflows. This role will help modernize Partner Matters by creating clearer processes, playbooks, templates, controls, tracking mechanisms, reporting, and handoffs that enable Partner Relations and adjacent teams to deliver a coordinated, high-touch Partner experience. Working closely with the Partner Services Director, Partner Relations, Partner Compensation & Evaluation, Partner Accounting, OGC, Tax, Finance, HR, Payroll, Directors of Administration (DOAs), local HR, and Firm leadership, the Partner Operations Associate Director will serve as a process leader, operational problem-solver, and coordination point for complex Partner lifecycle activity. Our client firm is offering a highly competitive salary, bonus and benefit package.

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REQUIREMENT

• :S:Bachelor’s degree in business, Finance, Accounting, Operations, Human Resources, Organizational Leadership, or related fiel
• d.Minimum of 12 years of progressive experience in operations, professional services administration, law firm administration, project management, process improvement, finance, human resources, or a related functio
• n.Experience managing complex processes, workflows, documentation, controls, and cross-functional handoff
• s.Experience leading teams or managing work through other
• s.Demonstrated ability to operate in a complex, matrixed, service-oriented environme

ntPreferre

• d:Experience in a large law firm or sophisticated professional services organizatio
• n.Experience with Partner lifecycle processes, onboarding, separations, governance, compliance, compensation-related operations, or professional services operation
• s.Experience with workflow tools, case management systems, dashboards, process documentation, or automation initiative
• s.Advanced degree, PMP, Lean Six Sigma, CPA, SHRM certification, or related credential

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OTHER SKILLS AND ABILI

ES:The following will also be required of the successful candida

• te:Strong organizational ski
• llsStrong attention to det
• ailGood judgm
• entStrong interpersonal communication ski
• llsStrong analytical and problem-solving ski
• llsAble to work harmoniously and effectively with oth
• ersAble to preserve confidentiality and exercise discret
• ionAble to work under press
• ureAble to manage multiple projects with competing deadlines and priorit