SBU Strategy & Operations Leader

Husch Blackwell LLP; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 120,000 - 237,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental coverage

Life insurance

Short-term and long-term disability

Pre-tax flexible spending account

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Job summary

Husch Blackwell LLP is seeking an SBU Operations Manager to support the Financial Services & Capital Markets group. You will partner with the Managing Director to implement strategic plans, oversee budget and KPIs, and drive cross-functional projects that enhance efficiency and client service.

The role requires 5+ years in legal operations or professional services leadership, a Bachelor's degree, and strong communication, analytical, and project management skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 5+ years of experience in legal operations, practice management, or professional services leadership.
• Strong communication, analytical, and project management skills; ability to influence across functions.

Responsibilities

• Partner with the Managing Director and SBU leader to execute strategic plan and growth initiatives.
• Identify and implement process improvements to boost efficiency and client service.
• Coordinate cross-functional projects across operations, pricing, finance, and business development.
• Support deployment of AI capabilities and use of data to drive performance and outcomes.
• Prepare regular reports and provide actionable insights to SBU leadership.

Skills

Communication

Analytical skills

Project management

Cross-functional collaboration

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Legal tech platforms

Data analytics tools

Job description

Husch Blackwell LLP is seeking an SBU Operations Manager to support the Financial Services & Capital Markets group. You will partner with the Managing Director to implement strategic plans, oversee budget and KPIs, and drive cross-functional projects that enhance efficiency and client service.

The role requires 5+ years in legal operations or professional services leadership, a Bachelor's degree, and strong communication, analytical, and project management skills.