General Manager - Law firm at CR Advocates LLP

Welcome to CR Advocates LLP law firm, a progressive, Kenyan based national law firm with a growing international practice. The Firm is a full-service law firm specialized in Commercial Corporate law and related practice areas with more than 20 years of cumulative experience. With a team of more than 25 professionals and still growing, CR Advocates LLP law firm has provided legal services to more than 5,000 satisfied clients since its inception from all over the world in a wide range of practice areas. Our client base stands as multinationals as well as medium-sized firms to startups. We always seek to completely understand our client’s specific legal needs and provide excellence in the services we offer focused on performance and customized to the reality of our clients; always ensuring that we provide clear, straight forward and pragmatic advice. Our multi-disciplinary team has both academic and specialized technical experience and continues to improve our skills through continuous learning and specialization. Our technological structure has comprehensively adopted the tech needs of the 21st-century law firm client. It allows us to serve our clients from the comfort of their offices or homes as well as help to connect our staff for effective, efficient and timely communication. Our services and spotless reputation have been recommended by the Lawyers Global. CR Advocates LLP Law firm is the exclusive member in Kenya for IR Global, a worldwide network of a unique and multi-disciplinary professional service network that provides legal, accountancy, financial advice to companies and individuals around the world and now covers over 155 jurisdictions; which guarantees us a global brand with local excellence Every time we successfully provide a legal solution to our clients, we believe we positively contribute to their wellbeing, their families, the nation’s economy and the world at large. When you engage with us today, you can always be sure that the CR Advocates LLP team will always be there for you because your business, your case, your problem; is as important to us as it is to you!

 

General Manager - Law firm

  • Job TypeFull Time
  • QualificationBA/BSc/HND , MBA/MSc/MA
  • Experience5 - 7 years
  • LocationNairobi
  • Job FieldLaw / Legal 

Key Duties and Responsibilities

  • Strategic planning and Operational Management:
    • Evaluate and Improve Processes: Continuously assess and enhance operational policies and procedures to optimize case management and administrative workflows.
    • Contribute to the development of the firm’s strategic plan and implementation of the Plan to achieve overall Firm’s goals.
  • Compliance and Risk Management:
    • Monitor Compliance: Ensure the firm adheres to relevant laws, regulations and internal policies. Abide by the policies and procedures of the firm and adhere to the firm’s compliance system and understand organizational policies and procedures necessary to ensure appropriate decision-making protocols are followed.
    • Risk Management: Develop and oversee a comprehensive risk management strategy to mitigate potential risks.
  • Cross-Functional Team Leadership:
    • Collaborate Across Departments: Foster effective collaboration between various departments.
    • Drive strategic initiatives: Lead cross-functional projects and initiatives and regularly track and report on the progress making adjustments to ensure successful outcomes.
  • Technology Leadership:
    • Integrate new technologies: spearhead integration of new operational and legal technologies to improve service delivery.
    • Maintain IT Infrastructure: Oversee the maintenance and upgrading of the firm’s IT infrastructure to ensure reliability and efficiency.
  • Financial Management:
    • Budget Preparation and Financial Planning: Developing and preparing the firm’s budget and financial plans.
    • Expense Monitoring: Track and monitor expenses to ensure they align with the approved budget.
    • Oversee the processes for billing, invoicing, and collections to ensure accuracy and timeliness.
  • Human Resources Collaboration:
    • Support HR Functions: Work closely with the HR department to develop HR policies and oversee talent acquisition, training programs, and performance management systems that meet firm’s objectives.
  • Facilities Management:
    • Manage Physical Infrastructure: Oversee the firm’s physical infrastructure, including space planning, maintenance and ensure the security of firms’ premises.
    • Ensure optimal allocation and utilization of resources to support strategic initiatives and operational needs.
  • Vendor and Third-Party Relations:
    • Contract Negotiation: Negotiate contracts and manage relationships with vendors, suppliers and external service providers.
    • Quality and Cost Control: Ensure quality control and cost-efficiency in all services provided by vendors.
  • Support Services Oversight:
    • Coordinate Support Services: Ensure all departments have the necessary resources and support for optimal performance.
    • Administrative Oversight: Supervise administrative teams to guarantee high-quality client and employee support services.

Minimum Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, law, or a related field; a Master’s degree is a plus.
  • Minimum of 5-7 years of management experience in professional services environment, or in a law firm is an (added advantage).
  • Demonstrated ability in process improvement and project management.
  • Familiarity with legal software and case management systems is advantageous.
  • Strong leadership and interpersonal communication skills.
  • Problem-solving mindset with strategic thinking capabilities

Method of Application

How to Apply

Individuals who meet the above requirements should send their applications with a detailed updated CV and application letter as one PDF document stating the position applying for, to the email below on or before 25th July 2024.

Applications should be emailed to careers@cradvocatesllp.com with the position as the email subject.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

CR Advocates LLP is an equal-opportunity employer. We value the diversity of individuals, ideas, perspectives, insights and what they bring to the workplace.

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