Wilson Sonsini is the premier legal advisor to technology, life sciences, and other growth enterprises worldwide. We represent companies at every stage of development, from entrepreneurial start-ups to multibillion-dollar global corporations, as well as the venture firms, private equity firms, and investment banks that finance and advise them. The firm has approximately 1,100 attorneys in 17 offices: 13 in the U.S., two in China, and two in Europe. Our broad spectrum of practices and entrepreneurial spirit allow exceptional opportunities for professional achievement and career growth.
Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati is a premier legal advisor to technology, life sciences and growth enterprises worldwide, as well as the venture capital firms, private equity firms and investment banks that finance them. Founded in Palo Alto, California in 1961, the firm advises companies at every stage of development, from start-ups to global public companies, across a wide range of cutting-edge industries.
With offices across the United States, Europe and Asia, including London, Brussels, Hong Kong and Shanghai, Wilson Sonsini offers its attorneys and professional staff sophisticated work, a collaborative culture and the opportunity to work with colleagues from diverse backgrounds.
The London office opened in 2018 and has grown steadily to serve UK and European technology companies and the investors who back them, advising on cross-border financings, exits and other transatlantic matters. The office now has 40 attorneys and 25 business professionals. It is a collegial, fast-growing office within a global firm, and the Director will help shape how it and the firm's other international offices operate.
We are seeking a Director of International Office Services to lead office operations across London and the firm's international offices in Brussels, Shanghai and Hong Kong. Based in London, you will manage and develop the Office Managers in Brussels and Hong Kong and the Office Supervisors in London and Shanghai, set consistent standards while respecting local business, regulatory and cultural requirements, and serve as the senior administrative link between the offices and the firm's global functions.
In London, you will hold overall accountability for the workplace and be actively involved in its day-to-day running, working alongside the London Office Supervisor, who leads the office services team. You will also manage the Executive Assistants and paralegals, with the London Office Supervisor supporting you by coordinating team-level matters.
Responsibilities
Leadership
Manage and coach the Office Managers and Office Supervisors, setting clear expectations, priorities and accountability
Develop Office Managers and Office Supervisors as managers and business partners, and plan for staffing, coverage, cross-training and succession
Manage the Executive Assistants and paralegals, with the London Office Supervisor assisting by coordinating team-level matters
Delegate effectively to the London Office Supervisor and other direct reports, while remaining hands-on in London and stepping in directly when needed
Model professionalism and foster a respectful, collegial workplace culture
Standards and Operations
Establish consistent standards, processes and best practices across offices, with flexibility for local requirements
Provide hands-on leadership in London, and senior oversight across the international offices, of facilities, reception and front of house, vendors, office moves and space planning, health and safety, emergency preparedness and events
Oversee Office Services budgets, major expenditures and vendor relationships
Ensure critical responsibilities have clear ownership, documented processes, escalation paths and backup coverage
Workforce Coordination
Oversee onboarding and offboarding of attorneys and business professionals in London, ensuring new joiners and leavers have a smooth, consistent experience, in coordination with HR, Attorney…