Office Manager
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Overview
Trowers & Hamlins is a City-led, international and national law firm with over 170 partners and 1000 staff.
With offices across the UK, Middle East and Asia.
Our global footprint is further enhanced by our strategic partnership with Interlaw which works to facilitate our management of multi-jurisdictional matters.
We have leading practices in Corporate, Litigation, Tax, Banking and Finance, Real Estate and Private Wealth.
We've always been proud of our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion and value the variety of our partnership.
We are different and we believe it is our people that make us unique.
We expect and respect that you and your talents are too.
Our strategic direction is shaped by a desire to grow our business in a way that is responsible and sustainable and has the principles of ESG at its core, guiding the way we operate firmwide.
We are looking for an experienced Office Manager to lead the day‑to‑day operations of our Abu Dhabi office.
The role is office‑based five days a week.
The role
Reporting to the Regional Managing Partner, you will be responsible for the smooth and efficient running of the office, supporting fee earners and leading a small support team.
Key responsibilities
- include:
- Acting as the first point of contact for day‑to‑day office operations
- Supporting fee earners to ensure a professional, client‑focused environment
- Managing and developing a small administrative support team
- Overseeing facilities, suppliers, health & safety and compliance
- Working closely with colleagues across the region and London
- About you
- You will be an experienced office management professional who enjoys taking ownership, leading by example and creating a well‑run, positive working environment.
- Experience in a law firm or professional services environment
- Background as a legal secretary or senior support professional
- Proven people‑management experience
- Highly organised, proactive and confident working autonomously
- Strong relationship‑builder with a flexible, collaborative approach
- Microsoft Office proficiency
- UAE visa/immigration knowledge desirable but not essential
- Trowers & Hamlins is an equal opportunities employer and values equity, diversity and inclusion.
- All applications will be considered on merit and the applicant's suitability to meet the requirements of the role and will be treated equally irrespective of Ethnicity, Gender, Race, Disability and Religion.
- If you require any further information on any of our vacancies or would like to discuss any adjustments or additional support that you might need either during the recruitment process or after the offer stage, please feel free to contact our recruitment team on recruit@trowers.com
- As part of our firm recruitment policy our candidates are subject to employment screening background checks.
- These checks include personal details, education and employment history, professional qualifications and credit and criminal checks as appropriate.
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