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Squire Patton Boggs
Warsaw
Have you been developing your career in office management and coordination and now you are looking for your next challenge, in an environment where your contribution and use of initiative are really valued? Then this could be the role for you!
We are looking for an Office Manager to join our Warsaw office, and provide support across all areas of general management, human resources, facilities and operations, administration, as well as overseeing our business support team.
With over 1,500 lawyers spanning more than 40 offices across four continents, the firm is renowned for its local connections and global influence, delivering comprehensive legal services across North America, Europe, the Middle East, Asia Pacific, and Latin America.
Highly recommended by numerous publications, our Warsaw lawyers are recognized as leaders in their respective fields. Our Warsaw office takes a dynamic approach to meeting clients needs for creative and responsive counsel in areas having the most significant impact on business in Central and Eastern Europe. Our Warsaw lawyers have advised large foreign investors on several key privatization and investment opportunities.
The office combines comprehensive international experience with essential knowledge of local market practice to advise on complex transactions, financings, restructurings, labor law, and real estate in Poland. Comprising a team of lawyers experienced in counselling multinational companies in Polish legal matters, our Warsaw office brings global breadth and local depth to its clients opportunities and challenges.
Our excellent office support teams, who cover everything from secretarial services to finance and billing, support our lawyers in delivering the best service to their clients.
In this role, you will be responsible for the daily operating of the Warsaw office, delivering high‑quality, cost‑efficient services, whilst managing, motivating and developing the staffing team in order to continually improve performance. This is a broad ranging and varied role, which covers all aspects of office management, from HR activities such as coordinating the hiring process and supporting the annual evaluation processes, to working with the finance team to meet reporting requirements and draft the office budget, to facilities management such liaising with property management and ensuring health and safety compliance; no two days will ever be the same! We are seeking someone who is keen to help identify creative solutions to enhance productivity, efficiency and the effectiveness of operations, systems and procedures.
The role will be responsible for coordinating and managing the business services team in the Warsaw Office, to ensure the highest standards, compliance with local laws and regulations, adherence to Firm policies and procedures, and to promote, develop and maintain a culture of teamwork and excellent service for both clients and colleagues.
You will be a dedicated and hardworking self‑starter, ideally with at least three years experience in a similar office management role. A background within a law firm or similar professional services industry would be strongly preferred. You must be able to communicate (verbal and written) in Polish and English. You will also have strong people management, organisational, administrative and project management capabilities, along with the ability to manage priorities, goals and deadlines, and excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Applications should be made via the careers page of our website: www.squirepattonboggs.com , as we are unable to process applications sent directly by email. If you are interested in finding out more about this role, please visit our website or contact alice.buttifant@squirepb.com in confidence with any questions you might have. We will be reviewing applications on an ongoing basis, so please do not delay in sending us your details!
We are an inclusive employer and aim to ensure our workforce is representative of our society. We welcome applications regardless of age, neurodiversity, disability, family or parental status, race, religion, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or gender identity and expression or other legally protected characteristics. We will make reasonable adjustments and adaptations to our recruitment process to ensure it is inclusive for anyone who wishes to apply.
Mid‑Senior level
Full‑time
Administrative
Law Practice