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Practice Group Leader, Cannabis Legal Group
Royal Oak- Michigan
Job Description
The Cannabis Legal Group provides specialized and expert legal services to Michigan’s commercial cannabis industry. We intend to hire a Practice Group Leader (PGL) that will manage the entire practice group, including all of its lawyers, paralegals and administrative assistants.
Currently, the group has six (6) team members who will be directly reporting to the PGL.
Responsibilities
- Ensure the work performed by the team is exemplary, by regularly evaluating performance and fostering improvement where necessary
- Collaborate with the Marketing, Operations and Finance Teams to ensure the achievement of revenue goals
- Provide the necessary training to team members to ensure competent performance and maintenance of our reputation
- Regularly communicate with the group’s clients to ensure high satisfaction of their “customer experience” and quality of service
- Develop new client services, professional development, performance of sales consultations and marketing objectives
- Engage in the team member hiring process to ensure that new hires are the appropriate “fit” and
will achieve high levels of performance and success
Minimum Experience
- 10+ years of experience in providing business-related legal services to clients
- Experience in real estate, corporate law, regulatory compliance and/or business litigation
- Proven experience in managing a team to increase levels of performance
The PGL must have values consistent with the firm’s culture. These values include taking 100% ownership of any task and ensuring professional excellence by emphasizing teamwork, communication and client empathy.
The PGL, as well as every team member, must genuinely enjoy helping people. The PGL must also seek to support and assist our team members by genuinely wanting what's best for them. The PGL must seek to establish a meaningful relationship with each team member in order to understand what motivates them, recognizing their
accomplishments and rewarding them accordingly.At the same time, the PGL must immediately identify sub-standard performance in its team members, and implement performance improvement plans to ensure every opportunity is provided for success, team member
satisfaction and retention.Compensation, Benefits and Bonuses
The firm uses a performance based compensation model. The base salary will be earned when the minimum levels of performance are achieved. When KPIs have been exceeded, bonus compensation is then earned; the amount of which is commensurate with the value to the firm. A full benefit package includes health & disability insurance, 401k, paid time off, paid holidays, and more.
Work Environment
The firm currently resides in Class A fully renovated office space located in downtown Royal Oak in close proximity to several retail and restaurant destinations. We have a private parking lot and work in a private office which maintains about 15 employees therein. Employees and clients love our office space which is representative of our success. The firm fosters a team culture and encourages the building of friendships between team members outside of work. The firm maintains an annual golf outing, hosts several team building activities and holiday parties.
Selection Process
The firm is very selective when adding team members. It is important that we take the time to ensure the right mutual fit. All elected candidates will undergo a comprehensive selection process. Selected candidates will undergo cognitive and behavior assessments, a screening interview (Zoom), a focused interview (in person) reference checks and the CEO interview (in person). For consideration, all candidates must deliver their resume and cover letter to hr@bartonmorris.com. The subject line must include the candidates name followed by “- CLG Practice Group Leader”.
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