Executive Director - Law Firm

Executive Director – Legal & Operations

Our NJ Law Firm Client seeks a dynamic and capable Executive Director to lead the firm’s strategic operations and ensure high-functioning day-to-day administration across two growing office locations. This role is equal parts executive strategist and hands‑on implementer.

The Executive Director will work closely with the equity partners to translate vision into action – establishing firm‑wide infrastructure, overseeing cross‑office operations, and directly managing key business functions including finance, HR, IT, facilities, and vendor relationships.

This is a unique opportunity to shape a post‑merger environment, build structure where informal processes exist, and drive the firm’s next chapter of growth and alignment.

• Partner with equity leadership to develop and execute firm‑wide strategic and operational priorities.
• Lead ongoing post‑merger integration work, consolidating systems, policies, vendors, and workflows across offices.
• Build and implement practical, firmwide processes that support scalable growth while preserving the firm’s collaborative culture.
• Be willing to step in directly and get things done – especially where infrastructure is still maturing.

• Oversee financial management including budgeting, forecasting, variance tracking, and financial reporting.
• Lead or delegate the preparation of monthly reports (e.g., P&L, cash flow, income vs. budget, attorney profitability) and establish a reporting cadence.
• Provide day‑to‑day oversight of firm payables, receivables, trust accounting, payroll, and benefit administration – supporting staff where needed.
• Partner with external accountants, consultants, and vendors to ensure compliance, accuracy, and clarity.

• Formalize and implement HR processes and policies, including onboarding, evaluations, PTO tracking, and compensation benchmarks.
• Oversee staff performance management and professional development in partnership with supervisors and firm leadership.
• Establish firm‑wide HR infrastructure including systems, job descriptions, training procedures, and documentation standards.
• Serve as point of accountability for technology systems and vendors (e.g., LEAP, Quick Books, ADP, Office 365).
• Standardize system use across offices and ensure staff are adequately trained and supported.
• Lead initiatives to optimize software tools, document management, and client‑facing technology.

• Supervise the execution of the firm’s marketing, website, and social media efforts, ensuring consistency and professionalism.
• Work with attorneys and staff to coordinate speaking engagements, conference attendance, and external sponsor ships.

• Supervise office administration and staff in both locations, ensuring consistent service delivery and workload balance.
• Manage vendor contracts, facilities, equipment, and supplies, maintaining cost‑effective and reliable operations.
• Implement calendar systems, communication routines, and administrative workflows to reduce friction and improve visibility.

• Champion transparency and communication across both offices, including regular all‑staff updates and meetings.
• Facilitate shared understanding of firm goals, changes, and values, especially during periods of growth or transition.
• Lead with empathy, clarity, and accountability, balancing firm priorities with a respectful and empowering leadership style.

• 7–10 years of experience in executive or administrative leadership, ideally in a law firm or professional services environment.
• Demonstrated success managing people, systems, and processes in a dynamic, growth‑focused organization.
• Strong command of financial systems, HR management, and technology platforms.
• Outstanding interpersonal, problem‑solving, and project‑management skills.
• Must be willing to work in‑person in both firm offices, located in Cranford and Pennington, NJ.

• Strategic mindset with operational follow‑through
• Practical, hands‑on leadership style
• Ability to build structure and systems in evolving environments
• Clear communicator across all levels of an organization
• Commitment to cross‑office unity and professional excellence

Salary $100,000 - $120,000, commensurate with experience.

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