Chief Operating Officer - Law Firm

Williams Parker • Sarasota, FL

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About The Position

Williams Parker seeks an experienced, forward-looking Chief Operating Officer (COO) to help lead the firm to higher levels of success. This executive role partners closely with the firm’s three-member Management Committee and Section Chairs to align strategic initiatives with operational excellence, enhance infrastructure, and support attorneys, paralegals, and other professional staff in delivering exceptional client service and expanding the firm’s contributions to the community. The COO leads a team of direct reports—functional experts who oversee the firm’s centers of excellence in accounting and finance, human resources and benefits, information technology, marketing and business development, legal research, and operational excellence—ensuring day-to-day operations run smoothly and collaboratively. This is an exciting opportunity for a strategic planning and operations expert with proven experience in professional services leadership and team motivation within a highly client-centric environment.

Requirements

• An undergraduate degree in business administration, finance/accounting, or a related field is required.
• A MBA, JD, CPA or CLM is highly desired.
• Minimum of 5 years in a mid-size law firm or other relevant professional services organization.
• Experience driving strategic initiatives and managing change.

Responsibilities

• Partner with firm leadership to create and implement section and firm-wide initiatives that support long-term growth consistent with the firm's mission statement.
• Oversee the accounting function to provide oversight to financial operations and ensure fiscal health.
• Collaborate with the Director of HR to ensure optimum effectiveness at all stages of the talent lifecycle.
• Partner with the Benefits Manager and Management Committee to support the development and refinement of employee benefit programs.
• Work with the Director of IT to support innovation and maintain secure, scalable systems.
• Steward the firm’s branding, client development, and market expansion efforts.
• Coordinate with the firm’s Librarian to manage online research contracts and content acquisition.
• Oversee the maintenance of offices, guide the firm’s digitization efforts, and ensure compliance with health and safety standards.
• Lead the annual malpractice insurance renewal and proactively manage legal, regulatory, and ethical risks.
• Advise the Management Committee, Section Chairs, and other key personnel on operational issues and growth opportunities.

Benefits

• Market leading compensation package
• Bonus incentives
• Health and disability insurance
• Firm-paid life insurance, with ability to purchase additional insurance
• Employee Savings Plan with employer contributions
• 401(k) with employer contributions
• Paid time off
• Paid parental leave
• Perks platform offering over 30,000 unique discounts
• Wellness program
• Vision insurance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Executive
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees