Law Firm COO-
Charlotte, NC - USA
Job Summary
A well-established multi-office regional law firm is conducting a confidential search for a Chief Operating Officer to help lead its business operations into its next chapter.
This is a meaningful leadership opportunity not just a management role. The COO will be a trusted partner to firm leadership helping shape how the firm grows operates and supports its attorneys staff and clients. If youre energized by building things bringing teams together and making complex organizations work better this role was designed for you.
The firm is known for its collaborative culture long-term strategic vision and a genuine commitment to the people who make it run. The right candidate will find both the autonomy to lead and the support of a leadership team that values what great operations make possible.
As COO youll provide executive leadership across the firms non-legal operations serving as the connective tissue between the firms strategic ambitions and its day-to-day reality. Your portfolio will include:
Human resources and talent operations
Finance and administrative functions
Information technology and systems infrastructure
Marketing and business development operations
Recruiting and professional staff functions
Facilities and office operations across multiple locations
Vendor relationships and operational support services
Organizational planning and firm-wide initiatives
Beyond functional oversight youll play an active role in shaping the firms future:
Partner with firm leadership on strategic planning and growth initiatives
Lead operational improvements and find smarter ways to do things
Build the infrastructure and systems that support a growing scalable firm
Develop and track operational metrics that inform good decisions
Support budgeting forecasting and business planning
Lead and develop administrative teams across the firm
Drive technology adoption and modernization efforts
Guide change management and long-term organizational development
The firm is looking for a collaborative strategic executive who knows how to lead through complexity and genuinely enjoys it. Youre someone who builds trust quickly communicates clearly and finds energy in helping organizations become better versions of themselves.
Youll be a strong fit if you bring:
7 years of progressive leadership experience in operations administration or executive management
A track record of leading multiple business functions and administrative teams
Strong financial operational and organizational management skills
Experience driving strategic initiatives and supporting organizational growth
Exceptional communication and relationship-building abilities
Executive presence with the ability to influence across diverse groups
Experience in law firms professional services consulting accounting or similarly sophisticated environments (preferred not required)
Leadership Style
The ideal candidate leads with both head and heart. We value:
Strategic thinking grounded in practical execution
A collaborative people-first leadership approach
Commitment to operational excellence without losing sight of the human side
Emotional intelligence and self-awareness
Comfort with change and the ability to bring others along
Clear honest high-quality communication at every level
A reputation for being someone people trust
This role offers real ownership. Youll have the chance to help shape the direction of a respected growing firm by building the operational foundation that supports everything it does.
Its the right fit for an executive who wants more than a seat at the table someone who wants to help set it.