Business Director

## Business Director Apply:
Onsite:
Washington, D.C.:
Full time:
Posted Yesterday:
JRGreenberg Traurig (GT), a global law firm with locations across the world in 15 countries, has an exciting employment opportunity for you. We offer competitive compensation and an excellent benefits package, along with the opportunity to work within an innovative and collaborative environment.
** Join our team as a Business Director located in our Washington, DC office.
** We are seeking a highly skilled professional who thrives in a fast-paced, business-driven environment. The ideal candidate is a proactive and adaptable leader who demonstrates business acumen, integrity, and a collaborative leadership style, with a proven ability to effectively manage change and drive operational excellence. You possess strong emotional intelligence and the ability to adapt your management and communication approaches based on audience, situational, and cultural needs.

With strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills, you will exercise sound judgment, take initiative, and approach challenges with confidence and resilience. You are highly detail-oriented, motivated, and organized, with the ability to manage multiple priorities under pressure, and you bring proficiency in interpreting and applying financial information in a professional services environment. A track record of building strong relationships and communicating effectively with office leadership and staff at all levels is essential to success in this role.

If you are someone who demonstrates initiative, adaptability, and a commitment to delivering results through collaborative leadership, we invite you to join our team. This role reports to the Co-President and Administrative Shareholder for the Washington, DC office.
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* Position Summary:

** The Business Director will lead and support the operational and administrative functions for approximately 151 attorneys and 97 professional staff employees for the Washington, DC office under the guidance of the Co-President and Administrative Shareholder. This individual will also work closely with various department managers to ensure efficient office operations, a positive workplace culture, and high standards of client service.

The Business Director will collaborate with firm leadership and cross-functional teams, assisting with office management, staff engagement, and compliance with firm policies. This position requires a proactive and adaptable professional with strong communication, organizational, and leadership skills. This role will be based in our Washington, DC office on an in-office basis; presence is required for day-to-day operations, as well as for team meetings, training opportunities, and relationship building.

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* Key Responsibilities:

*** Collaborates with Co-President and Administrative Shareholder, with support from the Chief Administrative Officer – Office Operations and leaders of the Talent Services (human resources), Marketing, Technology, Facilities, and Revenue Management teams to ensure effective business operations
* Executes local operational decisions in conjunction with key operational and administrative managers, partnering with national department directors as needed
* Seeks opportunities to reduce the administrative load on the Administrative Shareholder by providing quick, concise, and accurate information while also anticipating their needs
* Provides support to Practice Group Leaders, including performing analysis, developing reports, gathering information, and anticipating operational needs
* Routinely prepares office wide communications and policies, monitors adherence and consistently enforces compliance with both office and firm policies
* Collaboratively manages accounting/finance/revenue management functions of the office; develops and oversees office budgeting, in collaboration with Co-President and Administrative Shareholder and the local leadership team
* Partners with the Talent Services and Talent Acquisition teams to attract, develop, and retain both attorneys and professional staff
* Leads the annual staff compensation review process in collaboration with the Administrative Shareholder and local management team
* Assists with the annual associate performance and compensation review process led by the Administrative Shareholder
* Serves as a liaison with the Marketing, Technology, Information Governance, Office Services, Hospitality, Reception, and Facilities teams to ensure a high level of client…