Global Law Firm Looking For COO In Asia

Our client is a globally established law firm with a deep rooted reputation in their areas of specialism. They have a network of offices in every corner of the globe to serve their portfolio of clients.
Market leader in their field
Newly created position with regional focus

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Due to continued growth in the Asia region, and forthcoming expansion plans, they are creating a new role for a Chief Operating Officer to take responsibility for all their back office functions.? This will encompass the finance function, HR, IT, administration, marketing and business development areas.

Reporting directly to the Managing Partner, you will lead, coach and develop the team to become a more value added function to the firm.? Working alongside the Partners as a business partner you will contribute towards all strategic decision-making regarding the direction of the firm, their expansion plans and focus for growth.? In addition, you will provide more management reports, perform business analysis and implement best practices and more efficient policies and procedures for the firm.? You will actively be involved with all major investments, expansion plans and other ad-hoc projects.

Suitable candidates will ideally be from another top class legal firm, and have over 12-15 years proven experience of working within a professional environment.? Ideally your earlier career with be as a specialist in one of the core support functions such as finance, HR or corporate services, and have expanded your scope of experience to cover other areas.? Strong leadership skills, commercial acumen, and the ability to work as a strategic advisor to the Partners of the business will be imperative.? Regional exposure, start up skills and China market experience will be an added advantage, as will be strong communication skills in English and Mandarin.

If you fulfill the above requirements, please email your CV to Janice Ho at als@alsrecruit.com or call +852 2973 0871 for a confidential discussion.