Business Director

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Are you passionate about fostering a positive and dynamic work environment? Do you thrive in a role where you can seamlessly navigate between executives and staff, ensuring smooth operations throughout the office? Join our client’s Houston team as the Business Director, a pivotal position dedicated to setting the tone and culture of their professional environment. You'll play a vital role in orchestrating the daily flow of the office, collaborating closely with senior leadership and supporting the team of attorneys and professional staff.

What you will do:

• Be the cultural ambassador and work alongside the Managing Shareholder and senior leadership to actively cultivate a positive office culture and foster a collaborative atmosphere.
• Lead and coordinate all office operations, ensuring alignment with national department directors and provide strategic direction on multi-department initiatives.
• Proactively support the Managing Shareholder by anticipating needs, delivering concise information, and facilitating administrative processes.
• Develop and implement office-wide communication strategies and policies, ensuring transparency and adherence to firm standards.
• Oversee accounting and finance functions, including budget development, expense management, and revenue optimization.
• Partner with HR and talent acquisition teams to attract, retain, and nurture top-tier talent among attorneys and staff.
• Lead the annual staff compensation review process.
• Assist with the facilitation of the annual associate compensation review process led by the Managing Shareholders.
• Engage with marketing, technology, and facilities teams to enhance client services and address daily operational challenges.
• Play a key role in office expansion, renovation, and space management, ensuring efficient utilization and seamless transitions.

• Very high emotional intelligence. This position requires exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to adapt style based on the audience.
• Demonstrate integrity, sound leadership experience, and the capacity to manage change effectively.
• Exhibit strong problem-solving skills, with an initiative-driven approach and the ability to make sound decisions.
• Utilize financial insights to maintain strong fundamentals and drive positive organizational change.
• Work effectively with senior leadership, presenting ideas clearly and succinctly.
• Thrive in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment, managing multiple priorities with precision and grace.

• Bachelor's Degree in Business, Organizational Development, Human Resources, or a related field required.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in a management or leadership role within a professional services organization.
• Comprehensive experience in human resources, accounting, finance, marketing, technology, and facilities management.
• Proficiency with Windows-based software and the Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Quick adaptability to new software applications and technological tools.

The Business Director is the guiding force that ensures the office operates like a well-oiled machine. This is a critically important position as your influence will be felt across all levels of the organization, driving the culture and helping to achieve business goals. Sound interesting? Let’s talk!

We are an equal opportunity employer who values diversity. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform crucial job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.

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