Capax 360 - Our client, a reputable law firm in Lagos State, is currently seeking applications to fill the vacant positions below:
Job Title: Practice Manager
Location: Lagos
Job Summary
- The ideal candidate will be responsible for the law firm’s day to day running, human resources and administration.
Job Descriptions
- Provide effective leadership and oversight to support functions across the firm, including IT, HR, Knowledge Management, Facility management, Finance, Office Administration, Business Development, etc.
- Support the firm’s leadership in practice development, including strategic planning and implementation, business development, financial, client and people management activities
- Oversee the activities of the accounts function and work closely with the practice accountant to ensure appropriate tracking and collection of receivables
- Drive business development and marketing activities for the firm, including tracking, monitoring and evaluation of these activities
- Ensure effective utilization of information technology across the firm’s processes, including optimization of the firm’s investments in IT (hardware and software) across the firm
- Monitor and stay abreast of industry, national and global developments, trends and events to ensure that the firm is able to maintain and sharpen its competitive positioning and advantage
- Prepare and submit periodic management reports on practice management activities for management decision making
Qualification and Competency Requirements
- Minimum 5 years of demonstrable general office management experience within a law firm or professional services environment
- Bachelor's degree in business, information systems or related discipline, or equivalent; M.B.A. preferred
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills and the ability to problem solve
- Effective stakeholder management skills
- Excellent organisational and time management skills
- Enthusiastic approach and an ability to work in a team environment
- Proficiency with the Microsoft Office suite
Remuneration
- Salary is attractive and competitive.
Application Closing Date
7th February, 2017.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV's to:
[email protected] with the email subject 'Practice Manager'