Regional Operations Manager - Law Firm

Pay: $165000.00 - $195000.00 per year

Why This Is a Great Opportunity

• Lead with real authority! Take ownership of regional operations and make decisions that directly shape how our offices succeed.
• Make a meaningful impact. Help build smarter processes strengthen teams and improve operations across multiple law firm offices.
• Enjoy a leadership role with autonomy. Work closely with firm leadership while having the independence to drive results.
• Grow your career. Step into a highly visible regional management position with opportunities to influence long-term operational strategy.
• Be rewarded for your contributions. Enjoy a competitive compensation package a 15% target annual bonus and employee benefits.

Location

Irvine CA (On-site)

Join us at our Irvine office where youll serve as a key regional leader. This is a primarily on-site position with regular travel to other Southern California offices and occasional out-of-state travel up to 25%.

Note

Were looking for an experienced operations leader with a law firm background proven staff management experience and the ability to oversee multiple office locations. Knowledge of California employment regulations and hands-on HR operations experience are important for success in this role.

About Us

Confidential Employer.

We are a growing people-focused business law firm committed to delivering exceptional legal services while building an environment where our teams can thrive. We value initiative collaboration and practical leadership. As we continue to grow were looking for an accomplished Regional Operations Manager who is excited to make a lasting impact on our people processes and performance.

Job Description

As our Regional Operations Manager youll lead day-to-day business operations across multiple offices guide administrative teams and partner directly with firm leadership to create a more efficient connected and successful organization.

• Lead regional law firm operations including office administration facilities staffing vendors and operational planning.
• Manage mentor and support legal assistants and administrative staff ensuring effective workload distribution and coverage.
• Develop and streamline processes to improve efficiency consistency and service across multiple offices.
• Partner with HR on recruiting onboarding employee relations performance management and employee support.
• Oversee California workplace compliance including wage and hour practices employee leave and safety requirements.
• Manage regional budgets review expenses and work with finance leadership to maintain strong financial oversight.
• Coordinate attorney and team onboarding to ensure smooth transitions and operational readiness.
• Collaborate with managing partners and senior leadership to identify challenges implement solutions and support continued growth.

Qualifications

• 6 years of office or operations leadership experience including law firm experience.
• 2 years of experience supervising administrative or legal support staff.
• Experience overseeing operations across multiple office locations.
• 2 years of hands-on HR experience including recruiting employee relations and leave administration.
• Working knowledge of California employment regulations and workplace compliance.
• Experience with budgeting expense management and operational process improvement.
• Strong communication organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Bachelors degree in business HR or a related field or equivalent experience.
• Experience with legal practice management systems HRIS/payroll platforms and professional HR certifications is a plus.

Why You Will Love Working Here

We believe great operations leadership creates an environment where everyone can do their best work. Here youll have the trust visibility and autonomy to lead meaningful improvements while collaborating with talented professionals who value teamwork and accountability.

We offer a $165000 to $195000 annual base salary a 15% target annual bonus and an employee benefits package.

If youre an experienced law firm operations professional ready to take ownership build strong teams and make a meaningful difference wed love to hear from you!

JPC-2591

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Requirements : Must-have: 6 yrs of office or operations leadership exp in a law firm. 2 yrs of directly supervising administrative or legal support staff exp. 2 yrs of hands-on HR including recruiting employee relations and leave administration exp. Must have managed office operations across two or more office locations.

Submission Email: Deb & Jennifer - ;

Quick Recruiter Reference

FBFK Law is a growing business law firm with California offices in Irvine Century City and Del Mar. The Regional Operations Manager oversees multi-office operations support staff HR coordination compliance and budgeting. Irvine on-site up to 25% travel $165K to $195K base plus 15% target bonus.

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