We have an exciting opportunity for a Head of Konexo in the Atlanta, Chicago, New York or Washington, DC office at Eversheds Sutherland (US) LLP. We are searching for someone who wants to be a valued contributor and member of a talented and dynamic team of lawyers, paralegals and business professionals.
The Head of Konexo is responsible for alternative legal service products and services, working to help clients implement alternative legal service arrangements, products and secondments, and negotiating contracts for and supervising contract attorneys in document reviews, regulatory research projects, financial services investigations, and other Konexo and new and existing ALSP projects.
Responsibilities and Duties:
- Coordinates internal resources and third parties/vendors for the flawless execution of projects.
- Interacts with project sponsors, project stakeholders, multiple business, and technical teams to define and deliver complex features.
- Drives programs to completion across multiple organizations and teams.
- Anticipates bottlenecks, provides escalation management, anticipates and makes tradeoffs, and balances the business needs versus technical constraints.
- Plans and manages multiple parallel projects.
- Maximizes resources for the greater good of the organization.
- Identifies, assesses, tracks and mitigates issues and risks at multiple levels.
- Creates, maintains and disseminates project information to stakeholders.
- Drives effective teamwork, communication, collaboration and commitment across multiple aligned or disparate groups with competing priorities.
- Communicates project issues and status in a concise, accurate, and professional manner.
- Innovates new client offerings in the ALSP market space.
- Promotes and coordinates all the above with Eversheds Sutherland (US), Konexo Global, and Eversheds Sutherland globally.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Law degree or Masters in Business is preferred. Excellent academic credentials.
- 10+ years of experience in an ALSP environment; legal experience in litigation, corporate, tax, or regulatory compliance at a well-respected full-service law firm or sophisticated boutique firm; or other equivalent business experience.
- Experience as an Am Law 100 attorney or in an operational/management role in an ALSP is preferred.
- Sales Experience- proven track record in business development, client relationship management, and negotiation skills. This involves understanding client needs, proposing solutions, and closing deals effectively.
- Delivery Management- experience in leading and managing a team to implement solutions for clients. This includes project management, resource allocation and ensuring timely and quality delivery of services.
This is a hybrid role and will require on-site presence 3 days per week. Salary is commensurate with years of relevant experience & geographic location. The range for this position is $189,000 - $393,000.
Eversheds Sutherland (US) LLP is committed to promoting diversity and inclusion within our Firm and in the larger legal profession. We believe that diverse skills, knowledge and viewpoints make us a stronger firm. Eversheds Sutherland (US) LLP maintains a policy of affording all employees and applicants equal employment opportunities without regard to actual or perceived race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender (including gender identity or expression or transgender status), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital or familial status, domestic violence victim status, ancestry, amnesty, citizenship status, ethnicity, military and veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Unlawful discrimination, harassment and retaliation will not be tolerated in any of the Firm’s offices or any other work-related setting. Qualified individuals with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation in order to apply for a position or to enable them to perform the essential functions of a position for which they are otherwise qualified. EEO.
