Chief Operating Officer – Cox & Palmer

One of Atlantic Canada’s fastest growing and most dynamic regional law firms, Cox & Palmer believes strong client relationships are the foundation for great results. The firm’s 200 lawyers, 75 of which are in the Halifax office, provide individuals and businesses with legal expertise and advice in a broad range of sectors across all major industries.

Over its 135 years of serving Atlantic Canadians, Cox & Palmer has earned a stellar reputation for excellence in client service, achieving legal outcomes, reflecting a deep understanding of the Atlantic Canadian context, and demonstrating foresight on what is next regionally, nationally and internationally. Cox & Palmer is committed to a high-performance culture, the ability to do exceptional work for clients, grow the firm and support each other personally and professionally.

As a result of an orderly succession, the firm is recruiting its next Chief Operating Officer (COO) for the Halifax Office. This is an opportunity for an inclusive and commercially focused leader to support Cox & Palmer’s accelerated growth, service excellence, and talented team.

Reporting to the Managing Partner and Executive Committee, the COO is a key contributor to the firm and oversees administration, marketing, finance, people and culture, technology and information management, professional talent and facilities. A proactive and collaborative leader, they anticipate and plan for the firm’s evolving needs and ensure the people, structures, technology and resources are in place for growth. The COO is a self-starter, thoughtful, and proactive, adding value to the firm’s overall ability to deliver high-quality legal work and client service excellence.

The ideal candidate has at least 10 years’ experience as a senior leader within a corporate or professional services firm environment, with commercial and business acumen, and market knowledge. They have superior communication, presentation, relationship-building and influencing skills. They are a culture builder and have a track record of fostering high-performance teams. Knowledge of legal industry trends and regulations and experience with a law firm or professional services organization is an asset. They bring a proven track record of supporting accelerated growth & profitability.

Royer Thompson is committed to presenting a diverse and inclusive roster of candidates to our clients. We welcome and encourage applications from the following under-represented groups: Indigenous persons, racially visible persons, persons with a disability, women, and persons of a minority sexual orientation and/or gender identity. If you are a member of one of these under-represented groups, we invite you to self-identify on your cover letter or resume.

Please submit your resume and cover letter online by clicking “Apply.” For further information about this opportunity, please contact Kim West at (kwest@royerthompson.com) or Erica Pirnie at (epirnie@royerthompson.com).