Job Description

Greenberg Traurig (GT), a global law firm with locations across the world in 15 countries, has an exciting employment opportunity for you. We offer competitive compensation and an excellent benefits package, along with the opportunity to work within an innovative and collaborative environment.

Join our team as a Deputy Business Director located in our Miami office!

We are seeking a highly skilled professional who thrives in a fast-paced, business-driven environment. The ideal candidate is a proactive and adaptable leader who demonstrates business acumen, integrity, and a collaborative leadership style, with a proven ability to effectively manage change and drive operational excellence. You possess strong emotional intelligence and the ability to adapt your management and communication approaches based on audience, situational, and cultural needs. With strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills, you will exercise sound judgment, take initiative, and approach challenges with confidence and resilience. You are highly detail oriented, motivated, and organized, with the ability to manage multiple priorities under pressure, and you bring proficiency in interpreting and applying financial information in a professional services environment. A track record of building strong relationships and communicating effectively with office leadership and staff at all levels is essential to success in this role. If you are someone who demonstrates initiative, adaptability, and a commitment to delivering results through collaborative leadership, we invite you to join our team. This role reports to the Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) – Office Operations.

The Deputy Business Director plays a critical role in supporting the operational and administrative functions of the Miami office. This individual will work closely with the CAO, Co-Managing Shareholders, and various department managers to ensure efficient office operations, a positive workplace culture, and high standards of client service. The Deputy Business Director will collaborate with firm leadership and cross-functional teams, assisting with office management, staff engagement, and compliance with firm policies. This position requires a proactive and adaptable professional with strong communication, organizational, and leadership skills. This role will be based in our Miami office on an in-office basis; presence is required for day-to-day operations, as well as for team meetings, training opportunities, and relationship building.

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborates with the CAO, Co-Managing Shareholders, and leaders of the Talent Services, Marketing, Technology, Facilities, and Revenue Management teams to ensure effective business operations

• Assists in the oversight and coordination of Miami operational and administrative managers, working with national department directors as needed

• Provides administrative support to the CAO and Co-Managing Shareholders, including performing analysis, developing reports, gathering information, and anticipating operational needs

• Drafts and distributes officewide communications and policies in collaboration with the CAO; monitors and enforces adherence to firm and office policies

• Participates in office accounting, finance, and revenue management activities and plays a key role in the office budgeting process

• Partners with the Talent Services and Talent Acquisition teams to attract, develop, and retain both attorneys and professional staff

• Coordinates and oversees the annual staff and associate compensation review processes with the CAO, Co-Managing Shareholders, and Talent Services team

• Serves as a liaison with the Marketing, Technology, Information Governance, Office Services, Hospitality, Reception, and Facilities teams to ensure a high level of client service and resolve daily operations issues

• Partners with the CAO in office expansion, renovations, space planning, and office assignments/relocations activities

• Reviews staffing levels to maintain effective staffing ratios and monitors paralegal usage and workflow as needed

• Assists with integrating new attorneys, including lateral shareholders, into the firm; collaborates with departing attorneys and administrative managers on exit procedures

• Reviews expense reports for compliance with firm and office policies and processes approvals in collaboration with the CAO

• Supports the CAO, Managing Shareholders, and Practice Group Leaders on ad hoc operational issues and projects

Qualifications

Skills & Competencies

• Demonstrated business acumen, integrity, and a collaborative leadership style with the ability to effectively manage change

• Ability to adapt management and communication approaches based on audience, situational, and cultural needs

• Strong emotional intelligence, interpersonal and communication skills (oral and written), professional demeanor, and presentation

• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills

• Demonstrates sound judgment and takes initiative

• Proficiency in interpreting and applying financial information in a business environment

• Proven success in building strong relationships and effectively communicating with office leadership and staff

• Highly detail oriented, motivated, organized, and able to manage multiple priorities in a high-pressure, fast-paced environment

Education & Prior Experience

• Bachelor's Degree in Business, Organizational Development, Human Resources, or related field required

• Minimum of five years of experience in a management or leadership position in a professional services organization

• Strong business experience across human resources, accounting, finance, marketing, technology, and facilities management

Technology

• Proficiency with Windows-based software and Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Outlook required

GT is an EEO employer with an inclusive workplace committed to merit-based consideration and review without regard to an individual’s race, sex, or other protected characteristics and to the principles of non-discrimination on any protected basis.