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Please ensure you read the below overview and requirements for this employment opportunity completely. Responsibilities Business Operations/Financial Improvement and Management Plays lead role in performance monitoring, improvement and solutions development. Develops and meets annual revenue and production budgets and targets. Provides billing and collections oversight and intervention. Partner compensation process leadership and management. Staffing and non-partner compensation decision-making. Oversees business development and marketing budgets and expenditures. Monitors profitability of significant matters with innovative pricing arrangements.

Strategic Planning Leads strategic planning process engaging partners across Practice Group. Ensures strategic plan outlines actions to achieve Firm performance goals. Monitors plan execution and regularly reports on progress against plan to Practice Group Leader and Firm Leadership. Adjusts plan to ensure it remains relevant in light of changing market dynamics, economic climate and business trends.

Client Development and Marketing Oversees and actively engages in client development and relationship expansion strategies. Participates in go/no-go decision making about and responses to significant RFPs. Engages in value proposition and pricing strategy development. Participates in research and development to ensure Practice Group develops and delivers best-in-class service offerings. Develops and implements a meaningful client interview/feedback program, utilizing feedback to inform strategy and improve client service. Oversees new business intake and provide Firm-minded view of potential legal and business conflicts.

Talent Management Leads onboarding, integration and departure of lawyers. Manages hiring needs including identifying and addressing skill gaps and resources shortages. Partner promotion process leadership and management. Oversees secondments and alternative work arrangements. Workload balancing and work assignment oversight.

Partner Coaching Serves as a coach and trusted adviser to Practice Group partners. Assists in development of individual partner business plans. Monitors partner performance and provides coaching to achieve improvement as needed. Facilitates access to services and collaboration across the Firm.

Firm-wide Strategic Initiatives Engages in understanding and helping the Firm achieve its strategic goals. Leads in increasing Practice Group partners’ engagement with Firm priorities. Active member of Firm Leadership team, sharing best practices across Practice Groups and Administrative Departments. Takes responsibility for developing and advancing best practices in areas such as professional development, strategic planning, or financial performance management.

Desired Skills Financial Acumen: Ability to make sound judgments and decisions based on financial analysis and data. Excellent communications skills: Ability to communicate persuasively and effectively at all levels. Cross-matrix management: Ability to navigate a complex global organization. Leadership: Credibility to advise and collaborate with lawyers and staff across the organization. High personal credibility and integrity: Fully engaged in promoting and acting in the Firm’s best interests. Innovation: Adaptable, analytical and innovative in management approach. Management: Strong organizational skills and ability to deliver tangible results while handling multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. Solutions provider: Identifying challenges, issues and opportunities and developing solutions. Work ethic: Strong work ethic and a flexible, dependable, positive can-do attitude. Continuous learner: Commitment to improving performance through developing new skills and knowledge. This position is for the Investment Funds Practice Group. Experience with institutional investors (e.g., sovereign wealth funds, family offices, pension funds) or experience with real estate investment or alternative investment firms is also desired. Minimum Education Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics or related field. Minimum Years Of Experience 10+ years of experience in Finance or Business Development in a professional services firm. Thorough understanding of a law firm environment and operations. Must have experience solving complex problems with the ability to resolve issues and drive solutions. Essential Job Expectations Effectively communicate, verbally and in writing, with clients, lawyers, business professionals, and third parties. Produce deliverables, answer phone calls, and reply to correspondence in an efficient and responsive manner. Provide timely, accurate, and quality work product. Successfully meet deadlines and perform duties as required. Foster positive work relationships. Comply with all firm policies and practices. Engage in both physical and sedentary activity including computer use, virtual conference calls, and meetings as needed. Ability to work under pressure and manage competing demands in a fast-paced environment. Perform all other duties, tasks or projects as assigned. Our employees are expected to embrace and uphold our firm values as part of our DLA Piper culture. We are committed to excellence in representing our clients and developing our people. Physical Demands Sedentary work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to move objects including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Work Environment The position may offer a hybrid work arrangement of remote and in-office work, determined in coordination with the hiring manager and may be modified in the firm’s discretion in the future. Disclaimer The job description provides a concise statement of work elements and is not intended to describe all elements of the work performed by every individual in this classification. Duties, requirements, and expectations may be modified at the Firm’s discretion at any time. This job description does not change the at-will nature of employment. Application Process Applicants must apply directly online; no email submissions. Accommodation Reasonable accommodations may be made upon request to permit individuals with a disability to perform essential functions or participate in the selection process. For accommodation requests during the application process, contact careers@us.dlapiper.com. No immigration sponsorship is available for this position. The firm’s hiring range is $240,282 - $339,144 per year, depending on geographic market location. Compensation is based on experience and qualifications, with a comprehensive benefits package including medical/dental/vision insurance and 401(k). Equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. Seniority level Director Employment type Full-time Job function Finance and Sales Industries: Law Practice Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at DLA Piper by 2x. Get notified about new Director Fund jobs in Greater Chicago Area.

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