Description
Charlie Gilmur is searching for an accomplished Chief Operating Officer to guide business operations for a respected law firm in Portland, Oregon. This executive will work closely with firm leadership to strengthen performance, support sustainable growth, and build an environment where teams can do their best work. The role calls for a strategic operator who can align people, processes, and resources to maintain high service standards across the organization.
Responsibilities:
- Work with the Managing Partner and senior leaders to shape operational strategy, set priorities, and advance long-term business goals.
- Direct the firm’s daily administrative and operational functions to ensure efficiency, consistency, and strong internal support.
- Provide leadership across core business areas such as finance, human resources, technology, marketing, facilities, and office support services.
- Guide talent-related programs including hiring, compensation planning, benefits administration, employee relations, and staff development.
- Improve resource allocation and workflow coordination to better support attorneys, practice groups, and client service delivery.
- Oversee operational risk areas by managing technology performance, cybersecurity measures, facility needs, and external vendor partnerships.
- Partner with marketing and business development leaders to support visibility, client outreach, and growth initiatives.
- Foster clear communication, cross-department collaboration, and a workplace culture centered on engagement, accountability, and high performance.
Please reach out to Charlie Gilmur with Robert Half to review this position. Job Order: 03600-0013529264
Requirements • Extensive leadership experience within a law firm, services environment, or another complex organization with multiple operational functions.
- Strong expertise in business operations, organizational leadership, financial oversight, and strategic planning.
- Proven success working closely with executive leadership and advising senior stakeholders on operational matters.
- Experience leading cross-functional teams and managing diverse administrative departments.
- Excellent communication, judgment, and problem-solving skills with the ability to build trusted relationships across the firm.
- Knowledge of legal practice environments, office administration, and operational support needs in a business setting.
- Demonstrated ability to balance strategic initiatives with day-to-day operational execution.
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