Resources Global is the only professional services firm dedicated to helping clients change their business from the inside out. Living and working within our clients' countries, cultures and languages, we help local business leaders -- and their global operating teams -- execute internal initiatives.

With experience across many disciplines -- finance and accounting, information management, human capital, supply chain management, legal and internal audit -- we help teams address complex situations on the inside of business. Working side by side with the client team, we solve problems, execute and transfer knowledge. In other words, we help get the internal work done, while building the team's capability to change and operate in brand new ways.

Resources Global was founded in 1996 within a Big 4 firm and today, we are a publicly-traded company (NASDAQ: RECN). Our 2,800 professionals, from more than 80 practice offices, serve over 2,100 clients in 66 countries. In 2009 Resources was recognized by Forbes as one of the 100 Most Trustworthy Companies. Please visit us at www.resourcesglobal.com













Job Title:
Director of Client Service - Legal



Location:
Chicago, IL 60606



Job Category:
Legal










Reference Code:
10068-2






Director of Client Service - Legal


The Director of Client Service, Legal & Regulatory has primary responsibility for the development of new business; the management of existing clients, engagements and Consultants; and participates in recruiting of Consultants. This is a unique opportunity to leverage your existing technical skills, tap into your creativity, and satisfy that entrepreneurial drive. This position will be located in Chicago, Illinois.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Continually develop new business by identifying target clients, networking, meeting with target clients, and position all Resources' services.

• Cultivate and expand existing business relationships through frequent communication and regular client visits.

• Position projects to new and existing clients, clarifying the scope of projects with clients, identifying business solutions, presenting qualified Consultants to the client, and negotiating billing arrangements.

• Represent Resources in appropriate professional and community organizations.

• Identify future project needs of clients and ensuring clients' expectations are met.

• Minimize Consultants "unassigned time" by managing roll off dates and communicating regularly with Consultants regarding additional client needs and/or other appropriate engagements in the pipelines.

• Work with the recruiting team to assess skill set and competencies of legal candidates.

• Ensure approved business contracts are executed by taking responsibility for the completion of all engagement paperwork.

• Support team goals of office by participating in strategy meetings, including discussing candidate and legal professional pipeline, marketing strategies, and current challenges.

• Maintain strong communications with Consultants assigned to client engagements.

PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS:

• JD required.

• Minimum of ten (10) years of legal experience, including national or leading local/regional law firm experience.

• In-House Legal Department experience required.

• Admitted to practice in Illinois and in good standing.

• Prior business development experience of professional services strongly preferred, including a professional network in the Chicago area and experience identifying opportunities with clients, networking and generating leads.

• Demonstrated track record of positive change in all positions held.

PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS:

• A high level of enthusiasm for building a business and a personal sense of urgency and capacity to overcome obstacles.

• Ability to respond effectively and quickly to clients' needs and issues.

• Ability to negotiate and communicate complex concepts/business issues verbally and in writing to clients, Consultants and management.

• Ability to prioritize multiple responsibilities/projects and proven ability to develop business relationships.

Resources Global Professionals offers an attractive compensation and benefits package that includes: competitive base salary, medical/dental, bonus incentive plan, 401(k), employee stock purchase plan, and stock options. The long-term success of this individual will only be limited by his/her performance. For this position, we do not offer relocation assistance.



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Resources Global Professionals is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability or veteran status.





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