Business Director

Overview

Greenberg 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 in our Kingdom of Saudi Arabia RHQ Services office.

We are seeking an experienced and highly organized professional who thrives in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in a similar role within a professional services environment, preferably in a law firm. This role requires a strategic thinker with excellent leadership, organizational and communication skills to support the firm's growth, strategic initiatives and operational efficiency.

This role will be based in our KSA Regional Headquarters Services office. This role reports to the Managing Shareholder.

Position Summary

The Business Director will lead and manage the administrative operations of our KSA office and Regional Headquarters (RHQ).

Key Responsibilities

• Oversees the business and operational functions of the KSA office and Regional Headquarters (RHQ)
• Collaborates with the Regional Managing Shareholder, Chief Operating Officer, Chief Talent Officer and Chief Financial Officers to ensure sound business practices, facilitative management, and a collaborative and high-performance culture
• Partners with the Chief Talent Officer to attract, retain, and develop attorneys and professional staff. Ensures compliance with local labor laws and firm policies
• Continually reviews staffing levels to maintain effective staffing ratios and utilization
• Coordinates with the Professional Development team to implement training and development programs to enhance attorney and staff skills and career growth
• Provides strategic and operational leadership for the KSA administrative teams. Coordinates with global administrative leadership (Operations, Finance, Revenue Management, Talent Services, Recruiting, Marketing, Technology) to provide the highest levels of client service and troubleshoot day to day issues
• Routinely prepares officewide communications and policies, monitors adherence, and consistently and practically enforces compliance with local and firm policies and procedures
• Oversees the accounting / finance / revenue management functions of the office. Develops and manages office budget and monitors financial performance
• Assists the Regional Managing Shareholder with facilitation of the annual attorney review and compensation process. Directs the annual staff review and compensation process
• Assists with integrating new attorneys and staff into the firm, including lateral Shareholders. Coordinates with departing attorneys and firm administrative teams on exit procedures and protocols
• Manages office facilities, including maintenance, security and space planning. Oversees expansion and renovation efforts
• Liaises with various KSA ministries such as foreign affairs, economy, technology, human resources and education

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