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What We’re Looking For The GM will be a tenacious, entrepreneurial, client-facing business leader who understands the intricacies of running, growing and scaling an office while institutionalizing systems, processes and best practices. Responsibilities include recruitment, motivation, management and retention of a high performance team, strategic planning and execution, business & client development, client management, and P&L ownership. This is a significant business owner role within a dynamic growth company.

The General Manager will: Envision, develop and execute the business strategy for the local market. The GM will be responsible for top-line revenue growth as well as bottom-line profitability for the office. Recruitment, development and motivation of qualified attorneys are key priorities for this role. Hiring the right talent at the right time is imperative to the growth of the office and company. The GM will have ultimate responsibility for balancing the flow of client engagements and the supply of staff to service those needs. Collaborate with the leadership team as well as with other office GMs to maximize local market results while ensuring strategic initiatives are clearly communicated, executed and measured. Work with Axiom’s marketing team to develop robust marketing plans for the brand with particular emphasis on local marketing strategies and execution. Cultivate new client relationships, develop and drive business development activities and aggressively lead market-facing initiatives to yield growth. Manage the business P&L including the achievement of revenue targets and the prudent management of expenses and other operating costs. Take on primary responsibility for Axiom’s commitment to fresh, efficient, trustworthy client service while embracing the role of ambassador for the Axiom brand and business.

Experience & Qualifications: 4-6 years of sales success closing deals personally as well as 2-3 years managing client development teams. History of building relationships with C-suite executives in F500 organizations with specific experience selling high-end professional services. Proven track record in new client acquisition, key account management and penetrating existing accounts. Demonstrated knowledge of consultative (solution) selling. Experience owning and operating a business P&L. Successful work experience as an attorney at a top law firm in the local market and/or in-house corporate law department is also highly desired. Knowledge of legal services and established network of local client base essential. Strong leadership skills, with the ability to coach and mentor others. Highly proficient with the Microsoft Office suite (including PowerPoint) Legally eligible to work in the country in which the position is located

Competency profile: Excellent financial acumen; P&L and budget management experience required. Expert high-impact communication and presentation skills. Relentless focus on client’s needs and consistently raises the bar on service excellence. Strong leader / mentor / coach who is passionate about personnel development and is able to lead through influence and example. Strong project management, attention to detail and analytical capability. Strategic thinker, superb time management, judgment, and problem solving skills Demonstrates a high level of integrity and ethics. Thrive in a fast-paced environment and comfortable being accountable for decision making. Foster the corporate culture by exuding our core values.

Education Juris Doctorate and/or MBA from a top tier school preferred. Bachelor’s degree required.

Who we are Axiom is a modern alternative to the traditional law firm. This position is with the Headquarters team in London - a group of passionate people busily introducing fresh ideas to a tradition-bound profession. We’re incredibly selective in our hiring and meticulously focused on creating a truly special and addictive culture. We have over 300 people with offices in New York, San Francisco, Chicago, Los Angeles, DC and London. Our clients include Cisco, Google, Honeywell, NBC, Yahoo! and many of the world’s largest financial institutions. Axiom’s unique approach has been featured in the Wall Street Journal, Financial Times, and on the cover of The National Law Journal. For more information, please visit our website, www.axiomlaw.com How to Apply Please send your cover letter and résumé in an e-mail entitled “GM-ATL” to careers@axiomlaw.com. Local candidates only. Axiom is an equal opportunity employer and committed to a diverse workforce.