CEO/COO Roles
For law firms of all sizes and specialisms, this is a time of definitive change. More than ever before, partnerships are recognising the essential role a CEO/COO, often from outside of the partnership environment can play as they race to adapt to new levels of competition, globalisation, consolidation and regulation in a dynamic and evolving landscape. It’s an utterly critical role, and one that can make or break the success of a firm as it develops commercially in a newly commoditised marketplace. For the right individual, there has never been a more significant opportunity to lead and make a lasting impact on the industry.
A CEO in a modern law firm must bring, at a top level, the strategic expertise and management skills a traditional partnership may often lack. As the most senior and influential manager in the firm they must drive through the change and momentum needed to thrive in a newly competitive and increasingly global market. They must have the skill and high-level experience to embed themselves strategically within the culture of the firm; to build strong relationships; assess points of strength and weakness, and, critically, respond swiftly to changing regulations, shifting economic factors and emerging markets.
At Totum, we know that there’s more to excellence than just ticking the boxes. In the legal sector more than any other, candidate placement is about match-making - matching the right expertise, personality and aspirations with the right role, in the right firm. We work closely with our candidates and our clients to ensure that when we recommend a role to you, it’s exactly right. No compromises.
