Chief of Staff, Business Development

Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe Llp - Wheeling, WV

Full-time - Senior

Remote - Wheeling, WV

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

The Chief of Staff for Business Development at Orrick plays a crucial role in enhancing the firm's business development function. This position serves as a strategic partner to the leadership team, ensuring effective communication and collaboration between the Managing Partner and business development professionals. The Chief of Staff will focus on operational improvement, workflow management, and talent development to drive the firm's strategic goals.

Responsibilities

• Lead the day-to-day functioning of the sector and markets and pitch business development teams, managing priorities, workflows and communications to ensure strategic goals are met with consistent high quality and efficiency.
• Oversee talent acquisition, onboarding, and career development programs.
• Handle sensitive HR matters with discretion and confidentiality.
• Streamline and optimize internal processes to enhance efficiency and productivity.
• Work closely with leadership and business transformation team to develop and implement policies, strategies, and initiatives, driving alignment with the firm's strategy.
• Optimize technology, data and AI adoption, including ROI reporting, business intelligence, etc.
• Monitor project timelines and deliverables to ensure deadlines are met.
• Identify bottlenecks and propose solutions to enhance workflow.
• Take ownership of special projects as needed.
• Ensure project goals are met by coordinating resources and activities.
• Effectively communicate firm strategy and the practical application to the business development team.
• Facilitate effective communication within department and with other business partners.
• Foster a culture of collaboration and cross-functional teamwork.
• Coordinate and lead regular team meetings to enhance communication and alignment.
• Provide regular updates on project status to leadership.

Requirements

• A bachelor's degree or equivalent experience is required.
• An MBA, master's degree, or law degree is preferred.
• 15+ years of related work experience.
• Proven experience leading teams, ideally within a professional services environment, or equivalent high-performing organization.
• Integrity, tact, and professionalism in dealing with sensitive information and maintaining client confidence.
• Absolute trustworthiness, confidentiality, and discretion.
• Demonstrated superb, consistent judgement.
• Exceptional project management skills, including the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines with a high degree of detail and accuracy.
• Outstanding communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to build relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Strategic thinker with the ability to anticipate needs.