Strategy and Planning Project Leader

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Ropes & Gray is a preeminent global law firm. The firm has been ranked in the top three on The American Lawyer’s prestigious A‑List for eight consecutive years and #1 on ’s UK A‑List twice in the past three years — rankings that honor the "best of the best" law firms. Ropes & Gray has approximately 2,500 lawyers and professionals serving clients in major centers of business, finance, technology, and government around the world.

The firm is consistently recognized for its leading practices in areas including asset management, private equity, M&A, finance, real estate, tax, antitrust, life sciences, health care, intellectual property, litigation & enforcement, privacy & cybersecurity, and business restructuring. Ropes & Gray is an equal opportunity employer.

The strategy team supports the firm’s leadership in making a wide range of strategic business decisions through rigorous research, analysis, and assessment. Team members enjoy the trust of leadership, advise on important strategic decisions about the firm’s future, and work on projects that span many disciplines and markets. The team’s diverse backgrounds are united by a commitment to excellence and to the growth and development of all members.

You will be a curious, self‑motivated, patient, and poised professional who enjoys working in an environment where teammates support one another. You possess an innate desire to own and complete assignments to the highest standard in a timely manner and have experience, aptitude, and interest in both quantitative and qualitative business analytics. As a member of the strategy team, you will feel vested in the team’s success and care about the professional experience of colleagues, working on a wide variety of challenging strategy projects that provide opportunities for growth.

• Research and analysis; gather, analyze, structure, and synthesize qualitative and quantitative business, market, and competitor data to identify patterns, draw implications, and develop compelling deliverables.
• Project management and work planning; start with a problem statement, scope strategic issues and options, develop hypotheses, and manage time to meet deadlines while ensuring accuracy, organization, documentation, communication, and follow‑through.
• Strategic option development and decision support; present findings through qualitative and quantitative exhibits and written reports, collaborate iteratively to create polished, client‑ready deliverables, propose actionable options, and frame implementation plans.
• Relationship building; develop and grow business relationships, adopt a collaborative approach across team members and support functions, and uphold Ropes & Gray’s culture of collaboration.

• Adaptable and flexible, able to handle dynamic demands and evolving priorities.
• Strong analytical aptitude and demonstrated problem‑solving strengths.
• Self‑directed, owns work, and contributes to team success.
• Welcomes and provides constructive feedback.
• Capable of multitasking under time‑sensitive conditions.
• Excellent communication skills, including written, verbal, and listening.
• Collaborative, builds relationships, and contributes to a positive work environment.
• Advanced Excel, PowerPoint, and Word skills.
• Preferred: MBA, JD, or similar advanced professional degree.
• Minimum of five years of relevant professional experience, ideally in a professional services environment.

Ropes & Gray offers a comprehensive Total Rewards package, health and well‑being benefits, personal and professional development, career growth opportunities, and a collegial and supportive culture. The anticipated pay ranges are:

• Boston: $142,500 – $228,050
• New York: $149,300 – $238,900

In addition, this role is eligible for a discretionary bonus based on performance. The actual offered rate will be determined based on job‑related, non‑discriminatory factors including qualifications, experience, location, education, external market data, and internal equity.

This position requires hybrid on‑site presence as an essential function of the role. Consistent and predictable on‑site presence is required for ongoing business continuity, professional development, and effective collaboration with colleagues and management.