General Manager (SG) - Law Firm

ConnectOne; Singapore; On-site; SGD 80,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a capable General Manager to lead core operations and ensure smooth functioning behind the scenes. This role is pivotal in overseeing HR, administration, and marketing, while fostering a positive workplace culture. The ideal candidate will excel in stakeholder management and possess a strong background in process improvement. Join a collaborative environment where your leadership will drive operational excellence and support the firm's continued growth.

Benefits

Referral Reward

Professional Development Opportunities

Collaborative Work Environment

Qualifications

• Strong stakeholder management skills across professional and support teams.
• Proven experience in process building and improving internal systems.
• High attention to detail and operational follow-through.

Responsibilities

• Oversee general administration and office management for daily operations.
• Lead HR processes including recruitment and staff performance.
• Coordinate marketing initiatives to align with business goals.

Skills

Stakeholder Management

Process Building

Operational Oversight

HR Management

Marketing Coordination

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Experience in Law or Professional Services

Job description

REFERRAL REWARD: SGD$500

Our client is a respected law firm known for its professionalism, longstanding client relationships, and collaborative work culture. As the firm continues to evolve, it is seeking a capable and hands-on General Manager (GM) to lead its core operations, ensuring the firm runs smoothly and efficiently behind the scenes.

The General Manager will oversee HR, administration, marketing, and general operations, crucial in maintaining day-to-day operational effectiveness. The GM will be a strong people manager and a proactive problem solver, with a knack for building processes and aligning multiple stakeholders.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Operational Oversight

• Oversee general administration and office management, ensuring daily operational needs are met.

• Supervise the firm’s secretarial pool, front-of-house team, and pantry staff.

• Maintain and improve systems for matter management, document flow, and internal service delivery.

HR Leadership

• Lead the HR Manager and support recruitment, onboarding, staff performance, and professional development processes.

• Help shape and sustain a positive, inclusive, and high-performance workplace culture.

• Ensure HR practices align with firm values and legal/regulatory requirements.

Marketing Coordination

• Provide oversight and strategic guidance to the Marketing Manager, ensuring alignment between the firm’s business goals and its marketing initiatives.

• Coordinate cross-functional efforts for events, branding, and communications.

Process & Stakeholder Management

• Identify and implement improvements in internal workflows and coordination between departments.

• Support practice leaders and partners with operational needs, acting as a key liaison to non-legal functions.

• Prepare and monitor an annual operating budget (excluding finance function)

REQUIREMENTS

• Strong stakeholder management across both professional and support teams

• Proven process builder with experience standardising and improving internal systems

• High attention to detail and operational follow-through

• Discreet, professional, and able to handle confidential matters with integrity

• Preferred Background

• • Experience in a law firm or professional services firm is highly desirable

  • Prior experience in an operations or general management role

  • Comfortable managing diverse teams across functions (HR, admin, marketing)