Brussels Operations Leader — Strategy, Finance & Risk

Dentons; Brussel; On-site; EUR 67,000 - 89,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary package

Equal opportunities

Inclusive culture

Job summary

Dentons Brussels Office is seeking an Operations Manager to ensure the proper administration, continuity and orderly operation of the firm’s activities on site, under the authority of the Co-Managing Partners and partnership.

Responsibilities include governance, financial administration, risk management, and strategic support to partners, with a focus on cost efficiency, cross-office collaboration, and regulatory compliance. 8–12 weeks of onboarding and a competitive salary are offered.

Qualifications

• 5 - 10+ years of experience in operations, administration, or office management within a law firm or comparable professional‑services or consulting environment
• Fluency in English is a must (C1 level); Dutch and/or French native preferred
• Strong command of legal administrative standards, including confidentiality, professional ethics, and regulatory obligations
• Demonstrated ability to manage complex operational environments and coordinate multidisciplinary support teams
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, with the ability to draft formal internal documentation, operational policies, and management reports
• Proficiency in project management, process optimization, and change implementation
• Comfortable engaging with stakeholders across all levels of the organization, from Partners to support staff
• Proven people management experience, with a genuine interest in developing and supporting teams
• Pragmatic and solutions-oriented, able to navigate competing priorities and make sound judgment calls under pressure
• Dynamic and proactive, bringing energy and momentum to projects and initiatives

Responsibilities

• Manage the day-to-day operations of the Brussels Office, ensuring continuity, quality and reliability of administrative and business support functions on site and available through the Dentons network
• Encourage and facilitate collaboration among partners in client development, service delivery, pro bono work, innovation, procurement and marketing initiatives
• Organize and support meetings with the Co-Managing Partners and the partnership at large to facilitate open communication on Belgian-specific and firm-wide developments
• Liaise with counterparts from other Dentons' offices in Europe as well as with European management & support staff
• Identify opportunities to improve cost efficiencies, regional synergies and quality of service delivery, and manage vendor relationships and related service agreements
• Oversee housing management, including liaison with the landlord and with external consultants, e.g. brokers & architects
• Oversee Workplace Access and Safety on site
• Monitor and manage key financial metrics, including fee-earner utilization, time recording, billing, lock-up and cash collections
• Contribute to the preparation of the Belgian office's annual budget as part of the Firm's annual budget process and monitor budget execution
• Contribute to the monitoring of the Belgian office's profitability plan in alignment with the Firm's profitability strategy
• Liaise with and provide instructions to remote finance and accounting teams
• Ensure local financial and administrative records are accurate, up to date and readily available
• Support the Co-Managing Partners and the partnership in day-to-day management and in the execution of strategic and business plans
• Draft formal internal documentation, operational policies and management reports on behalf of, or in support of, the partnership and the Firm
• Undertake any other duties as instructed by the Co-Managing Partners and/or the Europe COO from time to time
• Ensure compliance with all legal, regulatory, tax, employment and social security obligations applicable to the Belgian office
• Support the Co-Managing Partners in ensuring compliance with ethical rules and local Bar requirements, including the management of conflicts of interest
• Coordinate the Brussels Bar annual third-party account reporting
• Collaborate with global and regional risk and compliance teams on all issues related to risk in the Belgian office, including the management of third-party claims

Skills

Project management

Process optimization

Change implementation

People management

Stakeholder engagement

Communication skills

Strategic thinking

Leadership

Budgeting

Risk management

Job description

Dentons Brussels Office is seeking an Operations Manager to ensure the proper administration, continuity and orderly operation of the firm’s activities on site, under the authority of the Co-Managing Partners and partnership.

Responsibilities include governance, financial administration, risk management, and strategic support to partners, with a focus on cost efficiency, cross-office collaboration, and regulatory compliance. 8–12 weeks of onboarding and a competitive salary are offered.