Director, Practice Group Strategy – Operations

Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP

. Serve as a senior operating partner to Practice Group Leaders and Practice Groups .

Posted 10/6/2026full-timeUnited StatesLead💰 $174,600 - $250,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in translating strategy into execution, developing and managing strategic and operating plans, and leading cross-functional initiatives within a complex professional services environment. Strong leadership and organizational skills are essential for fostering collaboration and driving operational efficiency.

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Strategic PlanningCross-Functional Initiative ManagementLeadership DevelopmentProject ManagementLaw Firm Operations

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Hard Skills

Strategic PlanningOperating Plan DevelopmentPerformance MeasurementGovernance Cadence ManagementComplex Operations Coordination

Soft Skills

Strong Leadership SkillsExceptional JudgmentService OrientationRelationship BuildingProblem-Solving Skills

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft Office SuiteAI ToolsAutomation Tools

Industry Keywords

Professional ServicesLaw Firm OperationsMatrixed OrganizationExecutive Decision MaterialsPractice Group Leadership

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Serve as a senior operating partner to Practice Group Leaders and Practice Groups
Translate firm and Practice Group priorities into clear plans, operating routines, decisions, and sustained execution
Provide Practice Group leadership with integrated support, visibility, and follow-through
Partner with Practice Group leadership to develop strategic and operating plans with outcomes, priorities, ownership, measures, resources, and accountability
Maintain an executive-level view of progress and adjust plans as priorities and circumstances evolve
Coordinate Practice Group priorities, initiatives, recurring processes, commitments, risks, and deadlines
Establish operating cadence and coordinate participation in firmwide processes
Structure leadership meetings and decision processes
Prepare concise executive materials and coordinate information and participants
Document decisions and ensure follow-through and escalation
Integrate Practice Group leadership with Finance, Talent, Business Development, Technology, AI, Knowledge Management, and Research
Identify barriers and risks and drive improvement and adoption of significant initiatives
Apply and improve Practice Group Strategy & Operations standards and practices
Share lessons and reusable approaches across practices
Lead and develop Practice Group Strategy & Operations personnel and support resource deployment and continuity
Establish expectations, set direction and priorities, delegate work, and resolve internal staff issues
Develop staff through opportunities, support, feedback, coaching, evaluation, and recognition
Establish the department budget and improve efficiency and reduce expenses by streamlining operations

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree from a 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
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 preferred
Ability to work effectively across offices, regions, time zones, and organizational boundaries
Ability to travel periodically as required
Working understanding of law firm or professional services operations
Ability to connect firm strategy, Practice Group priorities, practice economics, talent, client and market considerations, and operational execution
Ability to translate broad priorities into clear outcomes, plans, milestones, responsibilities, measures, decisions, resource requirements, and operating routines
Strong leadership skills, including selecting and onboarding talent, delegating, coaching, and leading effectively
Exceptional judgment, discretion, and institutional awareness when handling sensitive information
Strong service orientation, humility, accountability, curiosity, openness to feedback, and reliable follow-through
Ability to build trusted relationships and create alignment among PGLs, partners, professional staff, colleagues, and functional leaders
Ability to synthesize complex quantitative and qualitative information into concise, decision-oriented communications, balanced recommendations, and clear executive presentations
Demonstrated ability to lead change, manage ambiguity and competing priorities, and sustain momentum across offices, regions, time zones, and organizational boundaries
Strong organizational, project-management, and problem-solving skills
Ability to establish practical governance and anticipate dependencies and risks
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret business and professional publications and prepare correspondence, proposals, and reports
Ability to effectively present information
Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Outlook, Excel, and PowerPoint
Advanced proficiency with enterprise-approved AI and automation tools, with judgment to apply them responsibly
Must work in the office three days per week unless client demands or an approved accommodation applies

Benefits

Comp & perks

Hybrid in-office/remote working schedule
401(k) eligibility
Vacation, sick time, and parental leave
Medical, financial, and other benefits
Reasonable accommodations for disabilities, religious beliefs, or other protected reasons