Director of Regional Administration

You're looking for a change, and so are we. At Venable, we know that every new hire brings valuable experience, new perspectives, and a chance to raise the bar on our approach to how we work. That's why we're looking for a Director of Regional Administration to partner with the firm's Chief Administrative Officer and Chicago and Denver lawyer leadership to direct the day-to-day operations of the offices.

This is a hybrid role, based in Chicago with monthly travel to our Denver office.

The ideal candidate will be responsible for...

• Providing visible leadership that reinforces firm culture, collaboration, accountability, and a strong internal and external client service mindset
• Leading strategic and operational planning to improve efficiency, staffing models, support services, and cost-effective office operations in alignment with firm objectives
• Building strong relationships with lawyers to understand the office client base, practice needs, and matter demands
• Designing and implementing an effective, scalable support structure that aligns legal staff needs with firm standards of excellence
• Driving structured change management initiatives, including communication, training, and stakeholder engagement
• Managing the full employment lifecycle for assigned staff, including direct oversight of the LAA function, performance management, development, and workforce alignment
• Partnering with HR, peers, and senior leadership to ensure consistency in people practices, compliance with firm policies, firmwide operational standardization, and effective facilities and landlord management

The successful candidate will demonstrate...

• A minimum of ten years office management experience in a legal or similar professional services environment; a bachelor's degree in business or related field, or equivalent work experience
• A minimum of five years of leadership experience, including managing and directing teams, overseeing performance, conducting reviews, developing, and implementing training, and supervising day-to-day operations
• Deep knowledge of office operations, including administration, facilities, finance, and legal support services
• Proven ability to collaborate across offices to support growth initiatives, including staffing strategy, space planning, and resource alignment
• Strong relationship-building skills, with the credibility to serve as a trusted advisor and foster an inclusive, high-performing workplace
• Strategic and agile thinking, with the ability to set goals, adapt to evolving priorities, and lead organizational change
• Exceptional communication, emotional intelligence, and client-service orientation, enabling effective engagement at all organizational levels
• Demonstrated project management discipline and results orientation, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver high-quality outcomes

Pay Range for Candidates in Chicago: $175,000 - $205,000 per year

The range provided is the minimum and maximum salary that Venable in good faith believes at the time of this posting that it is willing to pay for the advertised position. Exact compensation will be determined based on individual candidate qualifications and location.

Committing your time and talent is no small matter-at Venable, we know that superior client service begins with an investment in our people. Our competitive compensation, robust benefits, and programs that support our employees' well-being, families, and futures reflect our dedication to prioritizing the whole person, not just the professional.

Venable's benefits package includes medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, flexible spending and healthcare savings accounts, 401(k) with firm profit share, paid time off, firm paid holidays, wellness and personal advocacy programs, family planning resources and leave programs, tuition reimbursement, and more. New employees are provided a detailed orientation to the firm's benefit offerings upon hire.

Here, we strive to offer the kind of care that radiates, from our colleagues to our clients, to our communities, so that success finds everyone.