Partner Operations Director: Lifecycle & Governance

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

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.