Office Manager

JOB TITLE:

Office Manager – Singapore

LOCATION:

Singapore

REPORTS TO:

Director of Operations for ME & APAC

WORK HOURS FOR POSITION :

Monday to Friday, with core working hours from 9:00AM to 6:00 PM, including a one-hour lunch break. The role includes one day of remote work per week.

This is an exempt position, meaning the employee is not eligible for overtime compensation.

GENERAL SUMMARY:

King & Spalding, a leading global law firm, is seeking a highly hands‑on Office Manager for its Singapore office. This role is critical to the effective operation of the office and provides senior leadership to ensure the business functions as a high‑performing, engaged, and well‑governed and aligned with regional and global objectives. The role has a strong emphasis on people leadership, senior stakeholder engagement, office strategy, and risk management, with day‑to‑day operational delivery supported by direct reports and shared service teams.

The successful candidate will be the primary point of contact for all operational aspects of the Singapore office, including facilities management, and will work closely with Partners and key stakeholders. The role will drive office effectiveness, foster a positive culture, and support long‑term planning in a fast‑paced, dynamic environment.

PERSON SPECIFICATION:

We are seeking candidates who demonstrate strong leadership capability and sound operational judgement, and who are able to operate effectively both independently and in collaboration with senior stakeholders in a fast‑paced, high‑performing environment. The ideal candidate will bring a strategic mindset, strong people leadership, and operational oversight experience, with the ability to drive outcomes with clarity, accuracy, and attention to detail.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

People Leadership & Culture

• Act as a trusted advisor to Partners and senior stakeholders on office leadership, people strategy, and operational risk.
• Provide strong leadership and strategic oversight of office support functions through direct reports (e.g. Administrative Manager), ensuring effective delivery and alignment with business objectives.
• Build and sustain a high‑performance, inclusive, and engaged office culture by setting clear expectations, standards, and accountability.
• Lead on complex people matters, including conflict resolution, performance management, and sensitive employee relations issues, applying sound judgement and discretion.
• Coach, develop, and empower office support leaders and teams, driving capability building, engagement, and succession planning.
• Day to day management for the daily operations of the Client Service and Office Services teams.

Governance, Risk & Compliance

• Ensure the Singapore office operates in full compliance with local regulatory requirements, firm policies, and global governance standards.
• Act as the primary point of accountability for operational and people‑related risk within the office.
• Partner closely with HR, Legal, Finance, and Compliance teams to proactively identify, manage, and mitigate risk, and to embed best practice across all areas of office operations.
• Acts as a member of the Singapore Office Crisis Team and Emergency Response Team.
• Keeps updated with K&S IT applications through workshops, webinars, and online training.

Stakeholder & Regional Collaboration

• Build and maintain strong relationships with regional and global Business Services leaders to ensure aligned, consistent, and high‑quality support across the firm.
• Represent the Singapore office in regional forums and cross‑office initiatives, contributing to broader firm strategy and best‑practice sharing.
• Act as the escalation point for complex, high‑impact, or sensitive issues affecting the office, exercising sound judgement and decisive leadership.
• Maintain strategic oversight of office operations, facilities, and services to ensure effectiveness, resi