Overview

McGuireWoods is seeking a part-time Strategy Consultant in Washington, DC to work directly with Firm leadership on cross-functional strategic initiatives. The Strategy Consultant will provide consulting support on strategic planning, change management, process improvement, financial planning, client relationship management, and other business initiatives. They will make recommendations regarding best business practices and methodologies and collaborate with the firm's leaders, managers and staff to bolster the organization's strategy and implement various strategic initiatives.

McGuireWoods LLP, with offices in the United States and Europe, is a full-service firm providing legal and public affairs solutions to corporate, individual and nonprofit clients worldwide for more than 200 years collectively. Along with excellent benefits, McGuireWoods offers most employees a hybrid remote option allowing flexibility and work-life balance. For more information, please visit www.mcguirewoods.com. California residents have special rights with respect to personal information. If you are a California resident applying for a position at McGuireWoods, our statement describes your rights and personal information the firm collects. 

Responsibilities

• Work closely with key business leaders and department chiefs (e.g., CFO, CHRO, CIO, etc.) across the firm in the development of strategic recommendations and executing projects associated with the firm's strategy.
• Make decisions in complex situations that influence and lead the broader work team to meet deliverables and drive new initiatives.
• Lead cross functional teams to strategize, plan, and execute a variety of programs, services and initiatives.
• Perform financial analysis and Excel modeling.
• Provide principal level strategic consulting in support of driving advice and planning adoption.
• Analyze internal data to identify development strategies, process improvements, organizational weaknesses or other critical business decisions and subsequently formulates solutions to address them.
• Proactively take on additional responsibilities and projects as needed to continuously improve the firm's performance.
• Takes lead on project management facets including planning, scope definition, execution and delivery.
• Build relationships and establish trust with team members and relevant stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and in pursuit of MBA
• 2 to 5 years consultant experience in strategy, performance improvement or organizational change.
• Ability to think clearly, react positively and evaluate situations to determine appropriate action and act decisively under pressure.
• Comfortable interacting with executive management (e.g., Managing Partner, Chairman, etc.)
• Ability to build collaborative relationships.
• Strong analytics, planning and organizational skills.

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