Chief Operating Officer

2 weeks ago


Chicago, Illinois, United States Chamberlain Advisors Full time
Job Title: Chief Operating Officer

Chamberlain Advisors is seeking an experienced Chief Operating Officer to join our client, a first-of-its-kind legal support organization. As a key member of the executive team, you will report directly to the CEO and partner closely with board members, private equity sponsors, and other executive leadership team members.

About the Role

The successful candidate will have deep private equity platform, buy-and-build (roll-up) strategy experience within white-collar professional services environments. This role involves significant responsibility in overseeing post-acquisition integrations of founder-led businesses and leads the ongoing business transformation, financial management, and executive advisory required to meet PE sponsor expectations.

Key Responsibilities
  • Partner with the CEO and executive leadership to develop and execute strategic plans.
  • Oversee the integration of acquired companies, ensuring seamless transitions and alignment with corporate goals.
  • Lead business transformation initiatives to drive operational efficiency and growth.
  • Manage financial performance, including budgeting, forecasting, and reporting.
  • Provide executive advisory to meet and exceed private equity sponsor expectations.
  • Drive the company towards achieving $100M+ EBITDA through both acquisition and organic growth strategies.
  • Prepare the business for a successful exit.
Requirements
  • Proven experience as a COO or in a similar senior executive role within an acquisitive PE backed, white-collar professional services environment.
  • Extensive experience in private equity-backed environments, particularly with buy-and-build strategies and rapid growth at scale.
  • Experience leading a company through significant growth periods and successful exit preferably with an 3x+ MOIC.
  • Strong financial acumen, with expertise in budgeting, P&L, EBITDA, and financial reporting.
  • Demonstrated success in post-acquisition integration and ongoing business transformation initiatives.
  • Exceptional executive presence, emotional intelligence, and multi-stakeholder management skills.
  • Proven track record in team building, management, and clear, effective communication.
About Our Client

Our client is a first-of-its-kind legal support organization, uniquely developed to allow equity participation by lawyers, team members, investors, and finance sources across North America, and carefully structured to ensure that it satisfies all American and Canadian legal and regulatory requirements.

We unite our partners in a cohesive network that's supported by a centralized service platform. From this platform, each practice receives proven, best-in-class support to streamline and enhance a full suite of essential business functions: operations, people and culture, accounting and finance, technology, marketing, administration and more. The results are designed to be truly transformative.



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