Department Operations Specialist- St. Louis

Department Operations Specialist – Intellectual PropertyCompensation: $90k/yr - $120k/yr plus full benefitsDirect Counsel represents an AmLaw 50 firm seeking a proactive and analytical Department Operations Specialist to support its Intellectual Property Department.This role is ideal for an operations professional who enjoys financial analysis, project management, strategic planning, and cross-functional collaboration and wants to make a measurable impact within a sophisticated legal environment.The RoleSupport department leadership with business operations, financial management, and strategic initiatives.Manage budgets, forecasting, expense tracking, and variance analysis.Prepare financial, operational, and performance reports for leadership.Develop dashboards and metrics to support data-driven decision-making.Coordinate department projects, timelines, priorities, and deliverables.Support process improvement, technology adoption, and client service initiatives.Manage department calendars, meetings, retreats, and planning sessions.Coordinate attorney and staff onboarding and offboarding.Serve as a liaison between the IP Department and Finance, HR, Marketing, Innovation, Recruiting, and Professional Development teams.QualificationsBachelor's degree required; business, finance, or accounting preferred.5+ years of experience in business operations, financial/data analysis, or project management.Legal industry experience preferred; IP experience is a plus.Experience with budgets and financial reporting.Strong project management and organizational skills.Excellent analytical, communication, and problem-solving abilities.Exceptional attention to detail and ability to manage competing priorities.Proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and PowerPoint.Experience with Monday.com, Power BI, Smartsheet, iManage, or time/billing systems is a plus.Locations: Kansas City, MO | St. Louis, MO