Director, Litigation Strategy & Practice Management

New York, New York Permanent $240,000 - $290,000 per year View Job Description
This senior leadership role partners with department and practice group leaders to shape and execute litigation strategy. The position focuses on financial oversight, operational excellence, and long-term planning to drive performance and growth.
  • Lead strategy for a top-tier, global litigation department.
  • High-impact role shaping growth, profitability and operations.

About Our Client

Our client is a global law firm advising dynamic companies and investors at the forefront of technology, life sciences and innovation. Its litigation practice is widely regarded as elite, handling complex, high-stakes matters and foundational legal issues for market-leading clients across multiple jurisdictions.

Job Description

  • Develop and implement business plans with department and practice leaders
  • Monitor financial performance and address risks and opportunities
  • Analyze pipeline demand and manage capacity planning for the practice
  • Serve as primary operational contact for department leadership
  • Drive long-term planning, growth strategy and performance tracking
  • Aggregate and analyze hours, rates, revenue, headcount and budgets
  • Organize partner meetings, set agendas and drive follow‑up actions
  • Monitor KPIs including utilization, realization and cash expenditure
  • Prepare data, analysis and presentations for leadership and board use
  • Support practice management tools and operational initiatives
  • Partner with marketing and business development on growth opportunities
  • Facilitate leadership succession planning
  • Draft internal communications and presentations
  • Mentor, supervise and develop direct reports
  • Oversee staffing coverage, timekeeping and policy compliance
  • Participate in hiring, performance management and employee lifecycle events

The Successful Applicant

A successful candidate should have:

  • Bachelor's degree, preferably in business, finance, accounting or a related field
  • 10+ years of relevant experience, including 5+ years in management roles
  • Background in law firms, professional services, consulting or financial institutions
  • Proven experience supporting senior executives
  • Highly strategic, analytical and commercially minded
  • Strong communicator with excellent judgment and discretion
  • Able to lead through influence and manage multiple priorities
  • Comfortable with travel and extended or weekend hours as required

What's on Offer

  • Base salary range: $240,000 - $290,000, dependent on location and experience
  • Comprehensive medical, dental and vision benefits
  • Health savings and flexible spending accounts
  • Life, AD&D, disability and long-term care coverage
  • Pre‑tax commuter benefits and backup care support
  • Generous parental leave and fertility benefits
  • 25 days PTO plus 10 paid holidays annually
  • Competitive, equitable employment practices and professional development support
Contact
Stephanie Morris
Quote job ref
JN-052026-7016865

Job summary

Function
Operational & General Management
Subsector
Operational & General Management Subsector
Industry
Professional Services & Consultancy
Location
New York
Contract type
Permanent
Consultant name
Stephanie Morris
Job reference
JN-052026-7016865

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