Chief Operating Officer

We are looking for an experienced Chief Operating Officer with expertise in professional services to work directly with the owner to oversee the administrative and business aspects of running the firm. Strong preference will be given to candidates who have held or are currently holding roles such as VP of Operations, Chief Operating Officer (COO), or Professional Legal Administrator (PLA). This position will be responsible for planning, organizing, directing, and controlling the day-to-day operations of the firm and for directing the implementation of firm systems.

The position encompasses a wide range of activities with involvement in all phases of administration, personnel, finances, facilities, and business systems. We need someone with the experience and maturity to work closely with the owner and key staff on strategy, policy, problem-solving, and decision-making.

Our Chief Operating Officer will be a superior executor who works as a collaborative strategic partner with the owner and C-Suite team. Acceptable candidates will have experience and the ability to manage an annual budget of $10M and directly manage a team of at least 40 with the autonomy to hire and fire.

The Chief Operating Officer role is a key executive of the senior management team, reporting only to the owner. Adaptability, time management, and diplomacy are key skills for a successful candidate. The goal of this position is to secure the functionality of the business to drive extensive and sustainable growth and achieve the business plan goals. You’ll have to maintain control of diverse business operations, so we expect you to be an experienced and efficient leader.

If you have excellent people skills, business acumen, and a work ethic, we’d like to meet you.

Compensation: $150,000