Senior Director, Spend Management

Overview

This role involves leading spend management initiatives across legal and business operations. The Senior Director of Spend Management partners with legal operations, procurement, and finance teams to drive cost efficiency, improve vendor performance, and enhance financial transparency. The position also leverages legal technology and AI-enabled tools to increase spend visibility and control.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and execution of spend management strategies across legal and business departments.
• Advise on Outside Counsel management programs, including selection, performance evaluation, and relationship development.
• Design and implement cost control initiatives, including budgeting, forecasting, and spend analytics.
• Collaborate with legal operations, procurement, and finance to align spend strategies with business goals.
• Manage large-scale projects involving legal spend assessments, benchmarking, and internal and external resource optimization.
• Develop and maintain relationships with internal stakeholders and external service providers.
• Ensure high-quality consulting, advisory, and project management services related to spend management.
• Contribute to the evolution of service offerings and methodologies in the spend management domain.
• Utilize legal technology (including enterprise legal management systems) and modern AI tooling to enhance spend visibility and control.

Key Competencies

• Skilled in developing compelling presentations and reports for executive audiences.
• Strong project management skills with a track record of delivering measurable results.
• Ability to synthesize financial data and legal spend trends to deliver actionable insights.
• Ability to lead workshops, working sessions, and other qualitative information gathering methods.
• Confident communicator who can influence stakeholders at all levels.
• Ability to shape undefined needs into a compelling narrative.
• Entrepreneurial mindset with a focus on continuous improvement and innovation.

Requirements

• 10+ years of experience in spend management, procurement, or financial operations, preferably within legal or professional services.
• Experience with legal operations and ELM platforms (e.g., CounselLink, Legal Tracker, Onit, TeamConnect, Passport) strongly preferred.
• Big 4 Consulting or equivalent experience is a plus.
• Exceptional analytical, writing, and communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel and PowerPoint.
• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business Administration, or related field; MBA or JD is a plus.

Compensation & Benefits

• Compensation range: $175,000.00 to $225,000.00 USD annually
• May be eligible for an annual bonus

Further details about the package will be provided during the initial screening call with the Talent Acquisition Team.

Work Authorization

• In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States for any employer.

Equal Employment Opportunity

This employer is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits unlawful discrimination based on race, religion, ethnicity, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expressions, transgender status, sexual and other reproductive health decisions, marital status, age, national origin, genetic information, ancestry, citizenship, physical or mental disability, veteran or family status, or any other basis protected by applicable national, federal, state, provincial, or local law. The employer also takes affirmative action for minorities, women, covered veterans, and individuals with disabilities.

If you need assistance or an accommodation during the application process because of a disability, it is available upon request, and no applicant will be penalized for such a request. Where applicable, qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records will be considered pursuant to relevant law.