Director, Practice Group Strategy and Operations at Morgan Lewis & Bockius in Boston, MA

Job description

Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP, one of the world’s leading global law firms with offices in strategic hubs of commerce, law, and government across North America, Asia, Europe, and the Middle East, is seeking to hire a Director of Practice Group Strategy & Operations to serve as a senior operating partner to Practice Group Leaders (PGLs) and Practice Groups, helping translate firm and Practice Group priorities into clear plans, operating routines, decisions, and sustained execution. Reporting to the Senior Director of Practice Group Strategy & Operations, the Director provides Practice Group leadership with integrated support, visibility, and follow-through. This position will reside in either our Boston or Philadelphia office with a hybrid in-office/remote working schedule. Responsibilities include: Practice Group Strategy & Operating Planning Partner with Practice Group leadership to translate firm and Practice Group priorities into practical strategic and operating plans, with clear outcomes, priorities, ownership, measures, resource requirements, and accountability. Maintain an executive-level view of progress and adjust plans as priorities and circumstances evolve. Integrated Practice Group Operations & Annual Processes Maintain a coordinated view of the Practice Group's priorities, initiatives, recurring processes, commitments, risks, and deadlines. Establish an effective operating cadence and coordinate participation in firmwide processes, providing leadership with clear visibility into progress, issues, and required decisions. Governance, Meetings, and Decision Support Support effective Practice Group governance by structuring leadership meetings and decision processes, preparing concise executive materials, coordinating required information and participants, documenting decisions, and ensuring appropriate follow-through and escalation. Cross-Functional Integration, Risk, and Change Serve as the primary integrator between Practice Group leadership and firm functions, coordinating resources, information, decisions, and implementation across areas such as Finance, Talent, Business Development, Technology, AI, Knowledge Management, and Research. Identify barriers and risks to drive improvements and adoption of significant initiatives. Practice Operations Center of Excellence and Team Leadership Apply and improve common Practice Group Strategy & Operations standards and practices. Share lessons and reusable approaches across practices and, where assigned, lead and develop Practice Group Strategy & Operations personnel and support effective resource deployment and continuity. Lead by example; establish clear expectations; set direction, priorities; delegate to ensure work levels are balanced and at an appropriate level; and resolve internal staff issues. Facilitate the development of staff by providing opportunities and support with timely feedback; regularly coach, evaluate, and recognize staff performance and accomplishments. Establish department budget; seek to improve department efficiency and reduce expenses by streamlining operations. Experience and qualifications: A bachelor’s degree from four-year college or university or, equivalent combination of education and experience. Progressive experience translating strategy into execution, coordinating complex operations and annual processes, and partnering with senior business or practice leaders in a matrixed organization. Demonstrated experience developing and managing strategic and operating plans, governance and review cadences, executive decision materials, performance measures, and complex cross-functional initiatives. Experience in a large law firm or similarly complex global professional services organization is preferred, together with the ability to work effectively across offices, regions, time zones, and organizational boundaries and to travel periodically as required. Working understanding of law firm or professional services operations and the ability to connect