Office Manager – Singapore Office

About the role

Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP is establishing its Singapore office and seeks an experienced Office Manager to lead day‑to‑day operations, support the firm’s partners and drive the office’s growth.

Key responsibilities

• Lead all business operations for the Singapore office, including strategic and operational planning.
• Manage office infrastructure, leasing, space planning, construction projects and real‑estate strategy.
• Serve as primary contact for local regulatory matters and ensure compliance with the Law Society and other authorities.
• Oversee payroll, banking, reconciliation processes and coordinate with external corporate secretarial services.
• Partner with the Business Development team to plan and execute client events, managing vendors and logistics.
• Drive risk management, business continuity, disaster recovery and emergency planning.
• Collaborate with the Asia HR team on recruitment, onboarding, off‑boarding and employee queries.
• Adapt global firm policies to local legal requirements and monitor best practices in professional services management.
• Manage administrative staff, fostering a high‑performance, client‑focused culture.

Required profile

• Proven experience managing office operations in a professional services or legal environment.
• Strong understanding of Singapore regulatory and compliance requirements.
• Demonstrated ability to lead strategic initiatives, real‑estate projects and event coordination.
• Excellent stakeholder management skills, working closely with partners, finance, HR and external vendors.
• Ability to develop and implement efficient operating models and risk‑management frameworks.

Required skills