Operations Manager - Brussels Office

About the role

Dentons, the world's largest global law firm, is looking for an Operations Manager for its Brussels office to ensure the proper administration, continuity and orderly running of the firm's operational activities. The role reports to the Belgium Co-Managing Partners and the Europe Chief Operating Officer, and aims to safeguard the integrity of internal processes, the reliability of support staff functions and alignment with the firm's global standards.

Key responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day operations of the Brussels office, including administrative and business support functions and collaboration among partners on client development, pro bono work, procurement and marketing.
• Organize meetings with the Co-Managing Partners and liaise with other European offices and European management and support staff.
• Improve cost efficiency and regional synergies, manage vendor relationships and oversee housing management and workplace access and safety.
• Monitor financial metrics such as fee-earner utilization, time recording, billing, lock-up and cash collections, contribute to the annual budget and profitability plan, and liaise with remote finance and accounting teams.
• Support the Co-Managing Partners in executing strategic plans, help develop the local strategy, identify and recommend talent, coordinate recruitment and promotion, and act as team manager for support staff.
• Ensure compliance with legal, regulatory, tax, employment and social security obligations, ethical rules and Bar requirements, including conflicts of interest and third-party claims.

Required profile

• 5 to 10+ years of experience in operations, administration or office management within a law firm or comparable professional-services or consulting environment.
• Fluency in English (C1); Dutch and/or French native preferred.
• Accounting experience and a Belgian Prevention Advisor certification are a plus.
• Proven people management experience and comfort engaging with stakeholders from Partners to support staff.

Required skills

• Strong command of legal administrative standards, including confidentiality, professional ethics and regulatory obligations.
• Ability to manage complex operational environments and coordinate multidisciplinary teams.
• Excellent written and oral communication, and proficiency in project management, process optimization and change implementation.

What we offer

• A competitive salary package, with an average of EUR 6,000 to 8,000 per month gross for a full-time position.
• An inclusive, supportive work environment.