Executive Director (26-028) Greater San Diego, CA Area

Lead with Vision. Drive Innovation. Shape the Future of a Growing Law Firm.

Klinedinst PC is seeking a strategic, results-driven Executive Director to help guide the firm's continued growth and long-term success.

Founded in San Diego, Klinedinst is a respected, full-service law firm with seven offices across California, Nevada, Arizona, and Washington. Known for sophisticated legal counsel, innovative solutions, and exceptional client service, our firm has built a reputation for excellence, collaboration, and adaptability in an evolving legal landscape.

Our people are the foundation of our success. We foster a collaborative, welcoming environment where talented professionals are empowered to grow, innovate, and make a meaningful impact.

Working closely with firm leadership, the Executive Director will play a critical role in shaping the firm's future by advancing strategic initiatives, driving operational excellence, strengthening our culture, and positioning Klinedinst for continued success.

This is an opportunity for a forward-thinking leader to make a lasting impact. If you excel at building high-performing teams, improving operations, and translating strategic vision into measurable results, we invite you to explore this exciting leadership opportunity.

Position Overview

Klinedinst PC is seeking an experienced, operationally focused Executive Director to lead firmwide business operations across our seven offices and drive sustainable growth and profitability. Reporting directly to the President and working closely with the CEO and executive leadership, the Executive Director oversees all administrative functions—including Finance, Human Resources, Information Technology, Marketing & Business Development, Talent Acquisition, and Facilities/Office Administration. This role balances high-level strategic planning with hands-on operational execution.

Key Responsibilities

Executive Leadership & Strategy: Partner with firm leadership to define and execute strategic business plans, operational goals, key performance indicators, and accountability frameworks across all offices.

Financial & Revenue Operations: Collaborate with the Director of Finance to evaluate profitability, budgeting, forecasting, and billing/collections cycles; lead compensation analyses and resource allocation.

Talent & HR Leadership: Oversee recruitment, retention, onboarding, performance management, employee relations, and workforce planning in coordination with HR leadership and Office Managing Shareholders.

Technology & Innovation: Align IT infrastructure, cybersecurity, and emerging technologies (including workflow automation and responsible AI) with firm goals to boost productivity and mitigate risk.

Office Operations & Real Estate: Direct administrative standards, vendor relationships, lease negotiations, space planning, and facilities management across all office locations.

Marketing & Business Development: Support strategic initiatives, brand presence, and client acquisition ROI in partnership with marketing leadership.

Qualifications

Substantial senior executive leadership experience (e.g., Executive Director, COO, Deputy COO) within a law firm or professional services environment.

Prior experience managing business operations is strongly preferred.

Deep understanding of law firm economics, including billing, realization, profitability drivers, and financial reporting.

Proven track record leading multi-disciplinary teams across finance, HR, technology, marketing, and office administration.

Demonstrated success overseeing multi-office operations, change management, and strategic initiatives.

Strong executive presence, financial acumen, and exceptional communication and negotiation abilities.

Pay range: $175,000 - $200,000 base (depends on experience)

Put your career into high gear by joining Klinedinst’s legal team. Klinedinst PC is consistently recognized by Best Lawyers, Martindale, Super Lawyers, and other awards for its talented team of legal professionals. Plus, we are expanding our footprint across the West. We seek candidates who have a strong desire to build their own practice on a diversified, multi-state platform. Hit the ground running and gain solid experience handling construction, employment; and general liability litigation with some of the most respected attorneys in the field. Pay ranges are provided in compliance with SB1162, California’s pay transparency law; actual pay may vary based on a variety of factors, educations, applicable experiences, etc.

Klinedinst PC is committed to a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workspace, actively seeking to hire, retain, and promote employees from varied backgrounds. We adhere to strict anti-discrimination, harassment, and retaliation policies based on protected characteristics like race, gender, disability and sexual orientation.

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