SBU Strategy & Operations Lead (Legal)

Husch Blackwell LLP; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 125,000 - 222,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental coverage

Life insurance

Disability insurance (short/long term)

Pre-tax flexible spending account

Paid time off

Job summary

Husch Blackwell LLP in Denver seeks a senior SBU Operations Manager to lead strategy, finance, and people initiatives within the Financial Services & Capital Markets industry group.

You will partner with the Managing Director and SBU leadership to drive growth, optimize processes, and steward AI-enabled service delivery. The role requires a Bachelor’s degree and 5+ years in legal operations or professional services leadership, with strong collaboration and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• 5+ years in legal operations, practice management, or professional services leadership.
• Strong understanding of law firm economics, attorney workflows, and client service.
• Exceptional communication, analytical, and project management skills.
• Proven ability to influence and collaborate across functions and levels.

Responsibilities

• Partner with the Managing Director and SBU leader to execute the strategic plan.
• Manage strategic projects, ensuring objectives and key results are delivered.
• Monitor industry trends, including AI in legal service delivery, and translate into actions.
• Support cross-functional initiatives to improve SBU effectiveness.
• Prepare and present regular reports to SBU leadership and MD.
• Support business development and client relationship management as needed.

Skills

Legal operations

Project management

Stakeholder management

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Legal tech platforms

Data analytics tools

Job description

Husch Blackwell LLP in Denver seeks a senior SBU Operations Manager to lead strategy, finance, and people initiatives within the Financial Services & Capital Markets industry group.

You will partner with the Managing Director and SBU leadership to drive growth, optimize processes, and steward AI-enabled service delivery. The role requires a Bachelor’s degree and 5+ years in legal operations or professional services leadership, with strong collaboration and communication skills.