Managing Director, Emerging Issues + Technology
United States
Job Description
Summary
We are seeking a full-time Managing Director with experience in leading significant, complex, and cross border investigations and regulatory compliance matters. This position will be part of our Crisis Strategy and Emerging Issues + Technology practice groups. The successful candidate will have exceptional writing and interpersonal skills.
Core Responsibilities
Competencies
Required Education and Experience
Travel
Travel as needed for client meetings, presentations, investigations, and business development activities.
Physical Requirements
While performing the duties of this job, much of the work may be done sitting at a desk, using a computer, typing, handling phone calls, filing, and using office equipment such as like printers and copiers. The employee must occasionally lift or move office products and supplies, up to 20 pounds.
Other DutiesPlease note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Salary Range
The base annual salary range offered for this position is based on numerous factors, including job-related skills and knowledge, experience, specific location, relevant education and/or training. In addition to the annual salary, we offer a full benefits package.
Guidepost Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law.
We are seeking a full-time Managing Director with experience in leading significant, complex, and cross border investigations and regulatory compliance matters. This position will be part of our Crisis Strategy and Emerging Issues + Technology practice groups. The successful candidate will have exceptional writing and interpersonal skills.
Core Responsibilities
- Lead high profile and complex cross border and sensitive investigations that directly interface with clients to present findings in an organized, concise and timely fashion
- Excellent writing skills using critical thinking to write logically and fluently; experience writing investigative reports and/or trial/appellate briefs
- Manage project profitability, cost control, revenue projections, and employee productivity
- Develop client relationships and serve as a trusted advisor on sensitive matters
- Support practice growth through business development and market engagement
- Ensure that client objectives and expectations are met in a timely manner by responding urgently to high profile matters.
Competencies
- Business Acumen
- Excellent Written and Verbal Skills
- Critical Evaluation
- Leadership & Navigation
- Ethical Practice
Required Education and Experience
- Big Law, prominent boutique law firm, US Attorneys' Office or other prosecutorial experience or former Federal Agent with extensive trial experience
- J.D. required
- Experience with emerging technologies such as AI, digital assets, and various digital investigation tools such as Maltego
- Experience in managing multiple large and high profile, complex, cross border matters which includes communicating directly with clients
- Exercises sound judgment, communicates effectively, and operates with a high degree of independence and professionalism in fast-paced, team-oriented environments while managing competing priorities, tight deadlines, and high-quality work.
- Demonstrated ability to grow client relationships and expand business
- Experience handling urgent, high-visibility, or sensitive matters
Travel
Travel as needed for client meetings, presentations, investigations, and business development activities.
Physical Requirements
While performing the duties of this job, much of the work may be done sitting at a desk, using a computer, typing, handling phone calls, filing, and using office equipment such as like printers and copiers. The employee must occasionally lift or move office products and supplies, up to 20 pounds.
Other DutiesPlease note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Salary Range
The base annual salary range offered for this position is based on numerous factors, including job-related skills and knowledge, experience, specific location, relevant education and/or training. In addition to the annual salary, we offer a full benefits package.
Guidepost Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law.
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