Strategy and Planning Project Leader

About Ropes & Gray Ropes & Gray is a preeminent global law firm. The firm has been ranked in the top three on The American Lawyer's prestigious A-List for eight consecutive years and #1 on Law.com's UK A-List twice in the past three years, honors that recognize the "best of the best" law firms. The firm has approximately 2,500 lawyers and professionals serving clients in major centers of business, finance, technology, and government in Boston, Chicago, Dublin, Hong Kong, London, Los Angeles, Milan, New York, Paris, San Francisco, Seoul, Shanghai, Silicon Valley, Singapore, Tokyo and Washington, D.C. Ropes & Gray is consistently recognized for its leading practices in fields such as asset management, private equity, M&A, finance, real estate, tax, antitrust, life sciences, health care, intellectual property, litigation & enforcement, privacy & cybersecurity, and business restructuring. Ropes & Gray is an equal opportunity employer. Overview A key component of Ropes & Gray’s success is a strategy team that supports the firm’s leadership in making a wide range of strategic business decisions through rigorous research, analysis, and assessment. The strategy team enjoys the trust of leadership and is called upon to advise on important strategic decisions about the firm’s future. The team’s projects span many disciplines, reflect diverse practice areas, client segments, and geographic markets, and provide variety that keeps every project unique. About the Strategy Team Strategy team members have diverse backgrounds but share a commitment to excellence, growth, and development. They work collaboratively, maintain a strong sense of purpose, and take pride in collective success. About You We are looking for a special individual to join us. Ideal candidates are curious, self‑motivated, patient, and poised; enjoy a supportive environment; possess an innate desire to own and complete assignments to the highest standard; and have experience, aptitude, and interest in both quantitative and qualitative business analytics. As a member of the strategy team, you will feel vested in the team’s success and care about the professional experience of colleagues. You will work on a wide variety of challenging strategy projects that offer growth opportunities. Responsibilities Conduct research and analysis, gathering, analyzing, structuring, and synthesizing qualitative and quantitative business, external market, competitor data, as well as examining aspects of the firm’s client base, capabilities, and economics to find patterns, draw implications, and develop effective deliverables. Manage projects and plan work, starting from a general problem statement, clearly scoping strategic issues and options, developing hypotheses, and exploring them while balancing multiple efforts and meeting deadlines with accuracy, organization, documentation, communication, and follow‑through. Develop strategic options and provide decision support, presenting findings through compelling and logical deliverables such as qualitative and quantitative exhibits, written reports, and actionable options for decision makers; potentially framing implementation plans. Build relationships, developing and growing business relationships vital to each project; fostering a collaborative approach with team members and across support functions in line with Ropes & Gray’s culture of collaboration. Qualifications Adaptable and flexible to dynamic demands and priorities. Strong analytical aptitude with demonstration of problem‑solving skills. Self‑directed, able to work independently, take ownership, and contribute to team success. Willingness to receive and provide constructive feedback. Capable of multi‑tasking, sometimes under time‑sensitive conditions. Strong communication skills including written, verbal, and listening. Collaborative mindset, building relationships, contributing to a positive environment. Advanced Excel, PowerPoint, and Word skills. MBA, JD, or similar advanced professional degree preferred. Minimum five years of relevant professional experience, ideally in a professional services environment. Compensation And Total Rewards Package Ropes & Gray offers a comprehensive Total Rewards package, including health and well‑being benefits, personal and professional development, career growth opportunities, and a collegial culture. The pay range is $150,100–$240,150 in Boston and $161,000–$257,600 in New York. The role is also eligible for a discretionary bonus based on performance. Working Conditions The position requires hybrid on‑site presence. Consistent and predictable on‑site presence is required for ongoing business continuity, professional development, and effective collaboration. #J-18808-Ljbffr Ropes & Gray LLP