Manager, Business Operations

Cozen O'Connor

Manager of Business Operations responsible for financial oversight in legal practices. Supporting ancillary businesses and driving profitability at Cozen O'Connor.

Posted 7/9/2026full-timePhiladelphia • Pennsylvania • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorLead💰 $115,000 - $135,000 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

SQL

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide financial oversight to legal department and practice chairs, including planning and ongoing management against financial and non-financial goals and metrics through the leveraging of key performance indicators to assist practices in meeting firm expectations
Coordinate with the various administrative functions within the firm, including Finance, Case Management, IT, etc., to provide insight and guidance into the business and ensure the operational needs of the business are being met
Implement matter management tools and techniques to help ensure matters are executed efficiently within the pricing guidelines and budget
Utilize profitability models and market intelligence for evaluating and recommending changes to new and existing fee arrangements, and to build client relationships aligned with firm strategy
Lead integration efforts for lateral acquisitions related to onboarding of clients, matters, rates, etc.
Support system and technical improvements through business process reengineering to streamline processes as they relate to finance, accounting, billing, and various other firm functions
Partner with Data Analysis and FP&A teams on various projects and recurring processes, including but not limited to, annual budgeting, monthly P&L analysis, and management reporting
Perform ad hoc analyses and projects as needed by executive leadership, attorneys, directors, managers, and others

Requirements

What you’ll need

7+ years of financial experience, preferably in a law firm or professional services environment
Bachelor’s Degree is required (Finance, Accounting, or Business); MBA or related Master’s degree preferred
Strong financial planning and analysis background is required
Experience in creating and maintaining advanced financial and pricing models, using various business intelligence tools, and SQL is a plus
Advanced level of proficiency in excel is required
Strong quantitative abilities and problem-solving skills with ability to factor in qualitative aspects of an engagement to drive business decision making
Ability to listen and communicate with a high level of proficiency and professionalism while interacting with firm management. Must be comfortable articulating difficult topics clearly and concisely to superiors as well as subordinates.
Customer service-oriented and professional demeanor required
Demonstrated ability to self-start on projects and work independently
Adapts to multiple demands, shifting priorities, and rapid change

Benefits

Comp & perks

Cozen O’Connor is committed to fostering greater inclusion in the legal profession. We understand the organizational effectiveness that comes from welcoming and valuing differences within the firm
Full-service expertise in litigation, business law, and government relations
Actively welcomes applicants who have previously left the workforce and are looking to return

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Hard Skills & Tools

Financial OversightQuantitative AnalysisPricing ModelsSQLKey Performance Indicators

Soft Skills

Problem-SolvingCommunicationCustomer Service OrientationSelf-StarterAdaptability

Certifications

Bachelor’s DegreeMBA