Seeking a high performing professional for the role of Operations Manager

Mesfin Tafesse & Associates Law Office (MTA)

Mesfin Tafesse & Associates Law Office (MTA) provides high quality, timely legal advice to clients operating in Ethiopia. MTA was established in March 2007 and has since then been growing in order to address the demands of its diversified clients.

With substantial expertise across a diverse range of Ethiopian law, we have a sizeable market share of big-ticket foreign direct investment and cross-border M&A. We have expertise in various practice areas and industry sectors, including power and energy, mining, manufacturing, banking and finance, taxation, IT and telecoms, construction and real estate, employment and immigration, civil society laws and dispute resolution. We are committed to providing our clients with the best commercial advice and high-quality service delivery.  

Chambers Global, Legal 500 and IFLR1000 have consistently ranked MTA as a Tier 1 legal service provider in Ethiopia.

THE ROLE

We are looking for a diligent and high performing Operations Manager who will be central to our office’s business operations.

The key responsibility will be ensuring efficient running of the day-to-day office operations by ensuring that human resources, and administration activities run smoothly and provide support to our attorneys in servicing our clients. The ideal candidate should be self-driven, have great multi-tasking ability and possess excellent organizational skills. This position also requires a high level of attention to detail, awareness of best practices in general office operations, and trustworthiness.

More details of the duties and responsibilities are outlined below:

Human Resource Related Matters

• Works closely with the leadership of MTA to prepare HR plan, identify, recruit and onboard the right talent for the office.

• Plays a leading role in ensuring harmonious relations within the team and champions team building events.

• Maintaining all staff personnel files and related employee records on soft and hard copy and ensuring the details are up to date.

Administrative Support

• Assist in follow up of the implementation, monitoring and evaluation of strategic plans of the office.   

• Availing administrative and clerical support to attorneys at MTA including copying, scanning, etc.

• Organizing regular staff and management meetings ensuring that the agenda is agreed upon and shared in advance.

 Office Management

• Ensures that the day-to-day activities of the office are smoothly and efficiently managed.

• Management and oversight of all office facilities and equipment and ensuring they are maintained and serviced on a timely basis.

Data Management

• Sets up, organizes, and maintains paper and electronic filing systems in accordance with recognized procedures and standards of MTA.

Terms and remuneration

The contract for this work will be permanent and full-time.  The salary will be competitive and is negotiable dependent on experience.

Job Requirements

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS REQUIREMENTS:

•  5+ years of experience a professional services environment. Experience in a legal environment is of an added advantage.

• Must have a business-related degree. 

•  Computer savvy with proficiency in general office applications (Microsoft Office Skills including Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint) and ability to quickly learn new tools and technologies.

• Fluent in speaking English.

The potential candidate will need to demonstrate the following skills:

• Presentable, inspires confidence and has strong written and verbal communication skills.

•  Must possess excellent organizational skills.

• Multi-tasking and time-management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks and handle multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines.

• Ability to adhere to the expectation of complete confidentiality on all business matters.

•  Ability to command respect, effectively communicate and collaborate with a diverse range of people and job functions.

•  Ability to work independently and alone with minimum supervision.

How to Apply

Interested and qualified applicants can apply using hbelay@mtalawoffice.com