Our client, a national law firm that is collaborating with a startup technology company to provide greater access to quality legal representation and evolve how people think about and receive legal services, has exclusively retained Solutus Legal Search to assist the firm in its search for a Legal Director.
Reporting to the firm’s Principal Attorney and working closely with the startup technology company, the Legal Director will share responsibility for managing the day-to-day operations of the firm, including, without limitation, leading a team of Managing Attorneys in the firm’s offices, managing the firm’s operations, and developing and managing systems and related initiatives to enable the firm’s attorneys to deliver best in class legal services.
Must HavesJ.D. from an ABA-accredited law schoolLicensed to practice law in a US jurisdiction and eligible to practice in your state of residence – NY, CA, TX, or FL preferred7+ years of litigation experience in one or more of the following areas: family law, estate planning, immigration, plaintiff-side personal injury, employment lawExperience handling litigation in multiple jurisdictions and states5+ years of experience managing professionals (at least some of this must be managing attorneys)2+ years of experience dealing with process optimization, change management, and implementing technology solutions (e.g., case management software, CRM, document management software)Adaptable and innovative personality and approach to workExperience working in a fast paced, technology-oriented environmentExperience making data-driven business decisions and case-management recommendationsNice to HavesFamily law or immigration law litigation experienceBusiness management experience (e.g., MBA, setting and managing firm budgets, law firm operational experience)Experience working with or in startup companiesExperience applying data analytics and designing and tracking metrics to measure quality and success of programsExperience handling law firm risk management and compliance issuesCompensation consists of an annual base salary range of $200,000 to $250,000, a 20% bonus target awarded on individual and company performance metrics, and a 401k with a 5% match. The total compensation package will vary and depend on the candidate’s level of seniority, number of years of directly relevant experience, and location. Some travel among offices is anticipated.
Solutus has been selected as the exclusive representative on this desirable search. Resumes submitted directed to our client will be forwarded to Solutus for review and evaluation.
Ref. # 878-SLS
