The posting
Our client is a leading international law firm seeking a senior Operations Manager – Southeast Asia to lead its Singapore office operations and Legal Support functions.
This is a high-impact leadership role managing a team of approximately 17 employees across Legal Secretarial, Client Services and Administration, with regional oversight of the Bangkok and Jakarta offices.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead Singapore office operations, including Facilities, Client Services, Administration and Document Services.
- Oversee and develop the Legal Support / Secretarial function, including resource allocation and workload management.
- Partner closely with Partners, senior leadership and key stakeholders to drive operational excellence.
- Manage facilities, workplace services, security and business continuity.
- Provide regional oversight and support across Southeast Asia.
- Drive process improvement, digital transformation and AI adoption across operations.
- Lead and develop a high-performing team.
Requirements:
- 10+ years’ experience in senior Operations, Office Management or Business Services roles.
- Experience in a professional services environment, ideally an international law firm.
- Strong people leadership and stakeholder management skills.
- Commercially astute with a track record of driving change and operational improvement.
- Strong facilities management and business continuity experience.
- Excellent spoken and written English.
- Degree in Business Administration or a related discipline preferred.
EA Reg. No.:R22109527 | EA License: 17C8713



