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Latham & Watkins, a global law firm consistently ranked among the top firms in the world, is seeking an Office Manager for our Milan office.

ABOUT LATHAM & WATKINS

With offices in 14 countries, more than 3,000 attorneys and over 2,500 professional staff, the key to our success and our continued ability to deliver the highest quality service to our clients is our “one-firm” culture – a spirit of teamwork and shared commitment to quality across our global offices that has long distinguished Latham from other law firms.

ABOUT THE ROLE

The Office Manager of the Milan office is a vital role, providing guidance and advice to all managers, supervisors, attorneys and staff when it comes to the general business operations of the firm. A key part of this role is supervising and developing staff across a range of functional areas, in collaboration with global colleagues. The Office Manager also serves as a business partner across the global matrix organisation that is Latham. Examples of key responsibilities are :

• Working closely with the Office Managing Partner to administer department accounts, approve expenses, and prepare the annual budget for the office in conjunction with firm-wide budgeting guidelines. Reviewing variances monthly, and providing analysis and reports to effectively manage the office budget throughout the year.
• Collaborating with firm Directors, Office Administrators, and other responsible parties to interpret and monitor the implementation of the Firm's practices, policies, and procedures; ensuring they are aligned with the goals and strategic plan for the Firm.
• Acting as liaison to managers, supervisors, and attorneys regarding all operations that support client services and needs of the legal staff. Providing high-level support and resources to all partners and employees within the practice office.
• Researching, developing and recommending approaches to management issues. Collaborating with attorneys, managers, supervisors and staff to administer solutions and resolve issues. Planning for the changing needs of the Firm and practice office, and contributing to cost-effective management.
• Coordinating internal communication efforts with Latham management to develop office initiatives and educate attorneys, staff, and others about recent developments and trends.
• Monitoring and supporting billing completion, including reviewing WIP and A / R balances. Reviewing monthly billing and collections reports and providing analysis and background information to Office Managing Partner, Director of Administration, office Finance Committee member and Global Finance Committee chair.  Ensuring adequate staffing to billing attorneys and local billing team to maximize billing and collections efforts. Acting as a business partner for the global real estate department in the context of landlord relations, lease negotiations, office construction projects and efficient and optimal usage of office space.
• Working with other global and practice Office Administrators / Chief Officers / Directors on special projects as needed
• Promoting effective work practices and a collegial atmosphere, working as a team member, and showing respect for co-workers

ABOUT YOU

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Successful candidates will not only be provided with an outstanding job opportunity and welcoming environment, but will also be provided with a generous total compensation package with bonuses awarded in recognition of both individual and firm performance. Eligible employees can participate in Latham’s comprehensive benefit program which includes :

Additionally, we have a range of global affinity groups (including LGBTQ group, multicultural group, women’s group). These provide a platform for staff to share experiences, advice, and interests, encouraging a continued discussion on diversity. Latham & Watkins is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our commitment to diversity, equal opportunity, pro bono work and sustainability enables Latham & Watkins to draw from a remarkable wealth of talent to create one of the world's leading law firms. Our lawyers, paralegals, and professional staff worldwide comprise a rich mixture of different races, ethnic backgrounds, religions, sexual orientations, cultures, and primary languages. Our diversity makes us who we are.

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