Managing Director, Strategic Consulting
Harbor
full-time
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Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Chicago • Illinois • United States
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About the role
- Build, lead, and mentor a high-performing team of management consultants focused on law firm strategy and transformation.
- Define the vision, service offerings, and go-to-market strategy for Strategic Consulting, with a strong emphasis on measurable client outcomes.
- Drive growth in strategic advisory services through new client acquisition, expansion of existing accounts, and development of differentiated offerings.
- Establish best practices, methodologies, and reusable frameworks across all advisory engagements.
- Lead and oversee M&A consulting engagements for law firms, from pre-deal strategy through post-merger integration.
- Advise firm leadership on organizational readiness, operating model design, and change management related to mergers and acquisitions.
- Build and lead a data strategy discipline focused on helping law firms develop modern operating and technology models for data.
- Collaborate with AI and technology leaders to ensure data foundations support innovation and responsible AI adoption.
Requirements
- Deep expertise in the law firm industry, with a strong understanding of legal operations, technology, and business models.
- Experience holding senior leadership roles in strategy, innovation, or transformation within law firms or professional services organizations.
- Proven track record of leading complex M&A initiatives, including organizational and technology integration.
- Demonstrated experience building and scaling high-performing consulting or advisory teams.
- Strong background in data strategy, operating model design, and technology-enabled transformation.
- Exceptional executive presence, communication skills, and ability to influence senior stakeholders.
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Flexible working arrangements
- Professional development opportunities
- Paid time off
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
M&A consultingdata strategyoperating model designchange managementtechnology integrationconsulting methodologiesclient acquisitionbusiness transformationadvisory serviceslaw firm strategy
Soft Skills
leadershipmentoringcommunicationinfluencingcollaborationexecutive presenceorganizational readinessteam buildingstrategic thinkingclient relationship management