Chief Technology Officer - Enterprise System

Role Overview :

We are seeking an accomplished and visionary Chief Technology Officer (CTO) to lead the strategic technology direction of our company, with a deep focus on delivering enterprise-grade solutions to clients in the Legal and Professional Services industry.

The ideal candidate brings a rare combination of deep technical expertise, executive-level industry relationships (especially within Am Law firms), and strategic business acumen to drive product innovation, operational excellence, and revenue growth.

Key Responsibilities :

• Technology Leadership : Set the technical vision, architecture, and roadmap across all products and platformsensuring scalability, security, and performance.
• Product Innovation : Lead the development of cutting-edge SaaS and PaaS solutions using Microsoft Azure, .NET Core, React, OpenAI, Python, and Power Platform technologies.
• Industry Influence : Leverage existing high-level relationships (C-Level, COOs at Am Law firms) to inform product strategy and drive business development.
• AI & Microsoft Ecosystem Expertise : Drive innovation using Microsoft 365 (Teams, Viva, Planner, etc.), SharePoint, Generative AI, and Microsoft Power Platform.
• Revenue & Operations Oversight : Contribute to GTM strategies and oversee the technical organization supporting a $7M+ ARR business (preferred).
• Cross-Functional Collaboration : Work closely with Product, Sales, and Executive Leadership to align technology initiatives with business goals.
• Team Leadership : Build and manage a high-performing engineering and IT team. Mentor leaders and instill a strong engineering culture.
• Public & Client Representation : Represent the organization in client meetings, industry events, and conferencesmaintaining a strong, professional public presence.
• Strategic Planning : Make informed decisions on build vs. buy, cloud adoption, vendor selection, and platform modernization.
• Agility & Commitment : Willingness to work extended or flexible hours to meet strategic goals and critical Qualifications :

Technical Expertise :

Industry Network :

Leadership Experience :

Business Acumen :

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(ref : hirist.tech)