We’re partnering with a well-established boutique law firm in Sydney CBD who are looking for an experienced Operations Manager to step in and keep the office running smoothly during a period of change.

This is a 6-month contract to start, with the view to permanency. They need someone available immediately, who can confidently take ownership of the day-to-day operations from day one.

This is a hands-on role with real responsibility, particularly across finance and payroll, which is a critical part of the position.

What’s in it for you:

• $150,000 plus super dependent on experience;

• 6-month contract with a pathway to permanency;

• Senior role working closely with the Directors;

• 5 days in the office; and

• Immediate start required.

The role:

Reporting directly to the Directors, you’ll be the go-to person for how the office operates day to day. You’ll oversee a capable support team of 3 EAs and 4 Paralegals, manage workflows, improve processes, and make sure everything runs smoothly behind the scenes.

Your day to day will include:

• Keeping the office running smoothly, from facilities and suppliers through to reception and meetings;

• Leading the EA team, balancing workloads and improving how the team supports the lawyers;

• Overseeing paralegal administrative workflows and ensuring processes are followed;

• Owning payroll and overseeing key finance processes, this part of the role is essential;

• Acting as the internal champion for practice management and document management systems;

• Supporting the Directors with reporting, preparation for meetings and operational insights;

• Identifying smarter and more efficient ways of working and implementing improvements;

• Supporting HR, Finance and IT with local projects and change initiatives; and

• Contributing to culture, engagement and internal communication.

About you:

This role will suit someone who enjoys being across the detail but can also step back and look at the bigger picture. You’re organised, practical, approachable, and comfortable leading a team.

Ideally, you will bring:

• 5 plus years’ experience in an Operations Manager role within a law firm or professional services environment;

• Strong finance and payroll experience, this is very important for this role;

• Experience managing and developing admin and support teams;

• Confidence using legal practice management systems such as LEAP, Affinity or NetDocuments;

• A proactive, solutions focused approach and the ability to juggle competing priorities; and

• Strong communication skills and the ability to work with stakeholders at all levels.

Candidates with a finance background who have moved into operations are strongly encouraged to apply.

If you’re an experienced Operations Manager who enjoys being at the heart of a business and making things run better, this is a great opportunity to step into a meaningful role quickly.

How to Apply 
 
For more information or a confidential discussion please call Kathryn Allen at u&u on 0473 171 887 quoting reference number 43811. 
 
At u&u Recruitment Partners, we value diversity, equity and inclusion. We welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds and people with disability. 
 
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