Vice President - Law Firm Strategy and Structure, Hildebrandt International

The Thomson Corporation is a global leader in providing essential electronic workflow solutions to business and professional customers. Thomson provides value-added information, software tools and applications to more than 20 million users in the fields of law, tax, accounting, financial services, scientific research and healthcare. The Thomson Corporation's common shares are listed on the New York and Toronto stock exchanges (NYSE: TOC; TSX: TOC).Hildebrandt International, a member of the Thomson family of management consulting and advisory services, is the undisputed leader in providing strategic counsel and managerial guidance to law firms, other professional services organizations and corporate legal departments worldwide.  Our consultants are a highly talented group of professionals who offer a unique blend of core experience and specialized skills in their areas of expertise.  Our employees are our greatest competitive advantage. Every day, leaders in professional services firms are asked to lead change, inspire innovation, and manage increasingly complex businesses in a global environment. As a Vice President in our Law Firm Strategy and Structure Practice, you will help our clients to build better, more profitable firms. Key Areas of Expertise: Working with clients to define current position within the market, competitor positioning and industry trends. Analysis of client profiles, recommending alternatives to improve performance and implement appropriate strategies. Facilitate partnership retreats focused on current positioning and strategy development. Working with clients to ensure alignment between law firm strategy and compensation methodology. Playing an active role in the identification, analysis and negotiation f merger and acquisition opportunities. Performing in depth examination of the financial and operational issues related to the merger or acquisition of law firms. Assessing the financial performance of law firms, practice groups and offices; working with clients to quantify and resolve financial issues. Developing profitability studies, capital plans, long-range forecasts and financial benchmarks for law firms. Analysis of cost structure and developing programs to reduce inefficiencies. Counseling clients in economic distress and representing restructuring or dissolving firms in creditor negotiations, asset disposition and legal fee collection.A successful candidate will have the following: Advanced degree required 8-10 years prior consulting experience in professional services, preferably within the legal industry Highly refined financial and modeling skills Exceptional analytical skills, including the ability to perform sophisticated financial analyses Demonstrated supervisory/mentoring experience Superior problem solving skills, creativity and judgment Excellent oral and written communication abilities Ability to work effectively with clients, colleagues and support staff For more information on Hildebrandt International and the consulting services we offer, please refer to http://www.hildebrandt.com DISCLAIMERThe above information has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification.  It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this position. Our employees embrace a number of commonly shared values – collaborations, accountability, customer focus, a bias toward action and results, appreciation and respect for diversity, entrepreneurial spirit and, at all times, the highest ethical standards.  These values represent the behavior each employee is expected to exhibit in their role.  In our view, fostering a culture that embodies these values will lead to success and growth for our employees and our business. The Thomson Corporation is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Company: The Thomson Corporation Location: New York, NY 10001 Job Status Full Time, Employee Job Category: Business/Strategic Management Career Level: Executive (SVP, VP, Department Head, etc)