The Adecco Group-Director of Executive Projects US(Legal)

The Director of Executive Projects assists the SVP General Counsel in driving the business forward, managing special projects, and executing strategic initiatives. Leads assigned projects throughout all phases, ensuring long-term success. Accountable for multiple executive-level projects with varying levels of complexity and deliverables that are nationwide in scope and that support the Legal corporate function.

• Collaborates with senior leadership to create and execute project plans or road maps to be used for business transformation
• Leads and motivates cross-functional teams to execute internal non-IT programs/projects supporting strategic and operational plans
• Oversees and manages program priorities and continuous planning cycle activities
• Plans, directs, leads and manages all major business initiatives ie annual kick off meeting, annual awards meeting, quarterly meetings, and operations reviews
• Ensures execution of programs and/or projects are aligned and integrated with corporate strategies, plans and initiatives
• Consults with senior and executive management and serves as a liaison to internal and external partners on department and enterprise strategies
• Monitors, coordinates, documents, and communicates progress toward achievement of business goals, objectives, strategies and action plan results
• Monitors program and/or project deliverables and assists with early warning detection, problem triage, solution development and implementation
• Provides advice and guidance and negotiates approval of communication materials with executive management and Subject-Matter-Experts
• Ensures communications meet established standards of appearance and content and that all logistical requirements are satisfied
• Participates in special projects and performs other duties as assigned.

Bachelor’s degree with project management experience, preferably within Legal operations and/or Legal technology. Experience in working in a law firm or in-house legal department strongly preferred. Project Management certification is highly desirable. Minimum of eight (8) years of equivalent combination of post high school education and experience may be considered in lieu of degree.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES REQUIREMENTS:
• Ability to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
• Ability to focus on client and talent wants and needs with a commitment to quality service and advise.
• Ability to prioritize, organize and perform multiple work assignments simultaneously while meeting deadlines.
• Ability to identify and resolve problems through recommending and implementing creative solutions.
• Ability to demonstrate business acumen and market insight.
• Knowledge of and ability to interpret and understand employment-related laws, rules and regulations.
• Knowledge of and the ability to utilize Applicant Tracking Systems.
• Knowledge of current sourcing and recruiting trends, best practices and methodologies.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office products, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.

It’s an exciting time to be part of our team. We’re proud to be a global thought-leader and care about doing the best job we can to ensure better futures for everyone. We do this by building our Future@Work strategy as a united team of 30,000+ colleagues with a collective spirit working in over 60 countries globally.

You’ll have the opportunity to grow across a variety of interesting jobs and careers over our extensive portfolio of global brands. We empower our colleagues to work in the smartest, most efficient ways to achieve total balance between the demands of their jobs and their lives. That’s why we give you the autonomy and support you need to work in the way that makes you most productive, agile, confident, and insightful.

Putting people first, pioneering with a collective spirit and always advancing with a growth mindset -that’s what we stand for at the Adecco Group. Here, we are all individuals with a unique perspective on the world we live in. That’s what makes us stronger. Whoever you are and whatever your background, you can be yourself. So, we aim to build on the attributes that make you, you. We offer a range of world-class resources for upskilling and development, satisfying your curiosity while the sharing skills, knowledge, and expertise to grow together.

Make an impact where it matters most.

Adecco Group North America, through an impressive portfolio of staffing industry leading brands including Adecco General Staffing, Entegee, Lee Hecht Harrison Professional Recruitment, Modis, and Pontoon is the world’s leading provider of Human Resources solutions.

We are the workforce experts delivering staffing and career service solutions to organizations and individuals across all industries. Collectively we harness the power of some of the greatest talent in the world. That talent and expertise allows us to do business globally and act locally with deep knowledge in niche areas.

Every day, we have more than 100,000 associates on assignment, 30,000 colleagues working internally to support more than 10,000 clients in the United States and Canada. Ensuring our business units are prepared to deliver outstanding service to our associates and clients, the Adecco Group North America team provides a strong infrastructure through our corporate and shared services teams.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

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The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:

• The California Fair Chance Act

• Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance

• Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers

• San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

The anticipated annual base salary range for this position is $104,540 - $191,656 Compensation varies based on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, experience, education, key skills, and geographic location.  In addition to base salary, the position is also eligible for incentive compensation based on achievements outlined in the compensation plan.

Benefit offerings for full-time employment include medical, dental, vision, term life and AD&D insurance, short-term and long-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, commuter benefits, wellness plans, and a 401k plan or a non-qualified deferred compensation plan. Available paid leave includes Personal Time Off (PTO) on an accrual basis up to 152 hours a year, 10 Paid Holidays, 1 Community Service Day, and up to 6 weeks of Paid Parental Leave.  PTO and holiday hours are prorated based on hire date within the calendar year.

Posting date: 04-26-2026