General Manager – Law Firm

General Manager – Law Firm

• Unique opportunity to work with a highly reputable legal firm and lead the management team
• Full time with attractive salary
• Business critical role

We are seeking an experienced General Manager (GM) to lead and manage the operations of the Law Firm. Reporting to the Managing Principal the GM will be responsible for meeting performance targets across the Law Firm, as set by the owners.

About Aitken Partners.

Aitken Partners is a longstanding firm within the legal industry having recently celebrated 100 years.  We pride ourselves on providing high level service to our clients and providing a supportive environment for our employees.

About you

We are seeking a driven and experienced GM with strong communication and leadership skills. Experience working in a professional services role will be looked upon favourably.

You will be:

• A strong communicator and able to maintain good working relationships with the management team
• Self motivated and driven by performance
• Effective and creative in dealing with performance barriers
• Able to see both the big picture and delve into detail where required

In return for your outstanding abilities, you will be rewarded with an excellent working environment, great culture, and the ability to influence all operational aspects of the Law Firm.

The Role

The GM is responsible for meeting firm wide performance targets, as set by the owners and communicated through the Managing Principal. He or she will lead the administrative team as well as supporting and holding accountable the Head’s of Department to ensure individual department performance. 

The GM position is first and foremost an internally focused role and is responsible for providing regular, detailed reporting on all key areas of performance of both the firm and departments, to the firm owners. They will advise and recommend strategies to achieve the short, medium and long term goals of the firm. 

You will be responsible for:

• Liaising with the owners to provide timely and accurate information required to make strategic decisions
• Collaborating with the Managing Principal and management team to develop and implement initiatives to achieve the strategic goals and objectives
• Managing the finance team and oversee the final cashflow and performance budgets
• Being a role model for effective, collaborative and positive leadership; that is inclusive, ethical and future-orientated
• Working with and holding accountable, Head’s of Department to ensure departmental performance

To Apply

To be considered for the role, please click on the appropriate link below.

Alternatively, please email your CV and cover letter to Christine Roberts, HR Manager at *******@aitken.com.au.

For more information about the firm please go to our website www.aitken.com.au