Shape people strategy and organizational effectiveness as Chief Operating Officer for a well-established, multi-office law firm. Lead with structure and accountability.

This hands-on executive oversees human resources, recruiting, employee relations, retention, and people management. The position also supports practice operations, leadership succession, and critical knowledge institutionalization. Success requires trusted relationships with attorneys, staff, firm leadership, and the Managing Partner.

Key Responsibilities:

- Lead performance management, retention, and people initiatives
- Foster team-oriented, high-performing administrative teams
- Institutionalize critical operational knowledge for succession planning




- Assess staffing needs and improve resource allocation
- Provide leadership and mentorship to administrative teams

Requirements:

- Experience leading HR, recruiting, and employee relations
- Demonstrated people leadership in professional services
- Strong organizational process improvement record
- Ability to build credibility across firm stakeholders
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Management, or related field

Combine human resources leadership, organizational judgment, and operational focus to support this law firm’s people and succession priorities.

📌 Chief Operating Officer Human Resources (Canada)
🏢 GHJ
📍 Canada