Office Manager – leading global law firm

Als Recruit; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global law firm in Singapore is seeking an Office Manager to oversee operations. The ideal candidate will have experience in a law firm environment and be adept at managing teams while driving operational efficiencies. This role demands strong communication skills and the ability to work in a matrix environment. An attractive package will be offered for suitable candidates eligible to work in Singapore.

Qualifications

• Proven experience working in a matrix environment with a law firm.
• Good knowledge of legal best practices and trends.
• Proven ability to manage effectively and lead others.
• Strong communication skills to liaise with headquarters and overseas offices.
• Professional demeanour and high cultural sensitivity.

Responsibilities

• Liaise with global and regional offices on strategic plans.
• Coordinate operations with Partners, lawyers, and business services.
• Drive process improvements and implement best practices.
• Lead and mentor local teams in operations and wellbeing.

Skills

Matrix environment experience

Knowledge of legal industry best practices

Change management

Strong communication skills in English

Professional demeanour

Job description

Office Manager – leading global law firm

Date : Aug 12, 2025 | Location : Singapore | Ref : 20900 | Job ID : 20900

Job Location : Singapore

About Our Client

Our client is a leading global law firm renowned for their reputation in helping clients to navigate many high profile and complex matters. Utilising their global network of offices, they are strategically positioned to leverage extensive resources to successfully serve their clients across all jurisdictions. They are now in a position to hire a high calibre Office Manager to lead their Singapore office.

Key Responsibilities

• Liaising with the global and regional offices to drive and implement strategic plans and firm wide initiatives
• Work closely with the Partners, lawyers and all other business services functions to coordinate and ensure operations run smoothly
• Drive process improvements and implement best practices across operational and administrative matters to promote efficiency
• Lead, mentor and guide teams locally and ensure recruitment, payroll, expat moves, people planning, wellness and harmony is optimal

Job Requirements

• Proven experience of working in a matrix environment with another law firm in Singapore
• Good knowledge of the legal industry’s best practices and trends
• Proven ability to drive change, manage effectively and lead others to work in harmony in a collegiate environment
• Strong communication skills in English, and be able to liaise effectively with headquarters and overseas offices
• Confidence and the executive presence to engender respect of the Partners, lawyers and business heads
• Professional demeanour, high EQ and cultural sensitivity to work effectively across all levels of the firm

This is a great opportunity to join a leading firm in the legal sector, which cultivates a strong culture and working environment. We are looking for professional individuals to join a strong team and strive to improve the operations as they continue to grow and expand. An attractive package will be offered for suitable candidates eligible to work in Singapore