Job Title: General Manager
Hiring Organization: CR
Advocates
Location – Locality: Nairobi
Location – Region: Kenya
Industry: Legal
Job Type: Full
Time
Salary: KES
Date Posted: 07/19/2024
General Manager
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.
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.
