Greenberg Traurig (GT), a global law firm, has an exciting employment opportunity for a Business Director in our Chicago office.  We offer competitive compensation and an excellent benefits package.    

      

Position Summary:     

    

The Business Director will lead and manage the daily operations and administration for approximately 190 attorneys and 130 professional staff employees for the Chicago office and closely collaborate with the office’s Managing Shareholders, the firm's Chief Operating Officer, and Chief Financial Officers to support and reinforce the culture, provide strong leadership for strategic initiatives, and implement firm-wide objectives.     

    

Duties & Responsibilities:     

• Collaborates with Managing Shareholders, Talent Services (human resources), and other Business Directors and exercises judgment to ensure sound business practices, facilitative management, and positive culture in the office
• Leads all Chicago operational/administrative managers, in conjunction with the managers’ national department directors, including when multi-administrative department matters are encountered
• Seeks opportunities to reduce the administrative load on Managing Shareholders by providing quick, concise, and accurate information while also anticipating their needs
• Provides support to Practice Group Department Leaders on ad hoc operational issues, at the request of the Managing Shareholders
• Routinely prepares officewide communications and policies, monitors adherence, and consistently and practically enforces compliance with those policies and firm policies
• Collaboratively manages accounting/finance/revenue management functions of the office; develops and oversees office budgeting
• Partners with the talent services and talent acquisition teams to attract, retain, and develop the office's talent both attorneys and professional staff
• Leads the annual staff compensation review process
• Assists with the facilitation of the annual associate compensation review process led by the Managing Shareholders
• Liaisons with the marketing, technology, records management, office services, hospitality, reception, and facilities team to provide the highest degree of client service in the office and troubleshoots daily issues
• Plays key role in expansion and renovations efforts and office space planning; manages office assignments and relocations (Note: Upcoming office move planned for spring 2025)
• Continually reviews staffing levels to maintain effective staffing ratios and monitors paralegal usage and workflow as needed
• Assists with integrating new attorneys, including lateral shareholders, into the firm; works with departing attorneys and administrative managers on exit procedures 
• Directly engages where and when needed to support office operational functions to ensure office needs and services are met
• Reviews and approves/denies expense reports submitted for reimbursement by attorneys and staff in accordance with firm and office policies
• Creates and fosters a collegial environment of teamwork and esprit de corps 

    

    

Skills & Competencies:     

• Business acumen must include uncompromising integrity, sound leadership experience, and the ability to effectively manage change
• Willingness and ability to adapt one’s management and communication styles based on the situation, audience, and cultural needs
• Excellent emotional intelligence, interpersonal and communication skills (oral and written), professional demeanor, and presentation
• Analytical with strong problem-solving and decision-making skills, takes initiative and uses good judgment, excellent listening and follow-up skills
• Ability to apply financial information in a dynamic business environment to not only keep fundamentals strong, but to influence positive change
• Proven success in working well, being influential, and communicating effectively with senior leadership and staff, including presenting ideas in a clear, succinct manner
• Highly motivated with the ability to manage multiple priorities, deliver on-time work products, and move projects along with minimal prompts 
• Adapt to a fast-paced, high pressure environment to achieve business goals and objectives
• Strong attention to detail  

     

Qualifications & Prior Experience:     

• Bachelor's Degree in Business, Organization Development, Human Resources, or related field required
• Minimum of ten years of experience in a management or leadership position in a professional services organization
• Strong business experience in human resources, accounting, finance, marketing, technology, and facilities management
• Proficiency with Windows-based software and Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, and Outlook
• Exceptional computer skills with the ability to learn new software applications quickly  

   

   

   

Greenberg Traurig is an Equal Opportunity Employer and committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. Individuals seeking employment at Greenberg Traurig are considered without regards to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identification, national origin, age, marital status, ancestry, disability, veteran status, or genetic information, among other protected bases.     

    

Exemplifying our commitment to promoting inclusion and equity across our platform, the firm participates in the Mansfield Rule Certification Program (Mansfield). Mansfield, which is facilitated by The Diversity Lab, focuses on equal opportunity, fairness, and inclusivity. The Mansfield requirements are anchored in the consideration of expanded talent pools considered for select positions and open roles within the law firm and the implementation of and access to transparent processes. Utilizing the Mansfield framework, the firm’s progress and outcomes are measured and documented through Mansfield Certification Plus Metrics. In 2023, GT achieved Mansfield 6.0 Certification Plus. We are excited about our ongoing participation in Mansfield given the program’s alignment with the firm’s commitment to opportunities for advancement that are inclusive for everyone. Providing your data during the application process helps us with achieving our goals and with meeting reporting/record-keeping obligations under federal and state law and other legal requirements. Providing your data is entirely voluntary and will not be considered in the hiring process or thereafter. Any information that you do provide will be treated confidentially.