Paris Office Manager — International Law Firm Operations Lead

Euro London Appointments Ltd; Paris; On-site; EUR 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Euro London Appointments Ltd is recruiting an experienced Office Manager for its Paris office, supporting Partners and the HR Director based in London. You will manage the local support team and ensure smooth day-to-day operations in an international, multi-office setting.

Responsibilities include HR processes (onboarding, payroll, leave, visas), French employment law compliance, facilities, finance liaison, and coordinating client events to maintain the firm's high standards.

Qualifications

• Sound office management experience within a law firm/partnership environment.
• Experience in an international law firm with understanding of law firm processes and partnership dynamics.
• Proven ability to manage a team of legal/administrative staff.
• Strong knowledge of French employment law and local HR processes.
• Fluent French and English, written and spoken, with senior stakeholders across international offices.
• Excellent organisational, communication and interpersonal skills; capable of handling multiple priorities.
• High degree of discretion, confidentiality and professionalism.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate the local support team with workload allocation and staffing.
• Oversee HR processes including onboarding, departures, payroll, benefits, leave and remote-working arrangements, performance matters, and visas/relocation.
• Ensure compliance with French employment law and coordinate with central HR.
• Act as main point of contact for Paris operations: HR, finance, admin, facilities, regulatory requirements and front-of-house services.
• Liaise with global finance on billing, time recording, expenses and local processes.
• Oversee facilities, suppliers, space planning, moves and fit-out projects.
• Coordinate office events and client-facing activities to maintain high standards.
• Support operational projects and local regulatory and ISO compliance.

Job description

Euro London Appointments Ltd is recruiting an experienced Office Manager for its Paris office, supporting Partners and the HR Director based in London. You will manage the local support team and ensure smooth day-to-day operations in an international, multi-office setting.

Responsibilities include HR processes (onboarding, payroll, leave, visas), French employment law compliance, facilities, finance liaison, and coordinating client events to maintain the firm's high standards.