Leading global customer operations strategy and Chief of Staff execution for LexisNexis Legal & Professional. Aligning workforce planning, AI automation, finances, and enterprise priorities.
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Manager, Strategic Initiatives – Chief of Staff to the Chair
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About the role
- Strategic initiatives manager supporting WeirFoulds’ Chair and firm-wide strategy. Coordinating governance, executive decision-making, and complex cross-functional projects at a leading Canadian law firm.
Responsibilities
- Support the execution, monitoring, and reporting of the firm’s strategic plan and key priorities
- Coordinate firm-wide strategic initiatives and special projects on behalf of the Chair and Leadership Team
- Develop and manage project plans, timelines, deliverables, and progress reporting
- Escalate risks and recommend corrective action
- Prepare briefing notes, presentations, business cases, research, and analysis for executive decision-making
- Coordinate governance activities, including meeting materials, agendas, action items, and follow-up for leadership and governance committees
- Develop dashboards, scorecards, and reporting tools to track strategic objectives
- Coordinate executive communications, presentations, and messaging on behalf of the Chair
- Conduct market research, benchmarking, and business analysis
- Work across legal and business services functions to ensure alignment, communication, and accountability
- Identify risks, resolve roadblocks, and advance strategic priorities
- Build relationships with partners, leaders, and stakeholders across the firm
- Lead complex strategic initiatives and special projects assigned by the Chair
Requirements
- 4–6 years of professional experience in consulting, professional services, corporate strategy, project management, or a related field
- Demonstrated experience managing complex projects involving multiple stakeholders and competing priorities
- Exceptional organizational, project management, written communication, and presentation development skills
- Strong analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving abilities
- Ability to build credibility and work effectively with senior leaders and stakeholders across the organization
- Strong business acumen and interest in organizational strategy, governance, and leadership
- Sound judgment, professionalism, discretion, and attention to detail
- Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with the highest level of integrity
- Proactive, resourceful, and solutions-oriented mindset
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly PowerPoint and Excel
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Commerce, Political Science, Public Administration, Communications, or a related discipline
Benefits
- Hybrid work model
- Full-time, permanent opportunity
- Core work hours Monday to Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
- Broad exposure to strategy, operations, governance, and leadership
- Opportunity to work directly with the Chair and senior leaders
- Career acceleration and meaningful professional development through exposure to strategic discussions and initiatives
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