Facilities Manager - (Award-Winning Law Firm)

Job title: Facilities Manager – (Award-winning Law Firm)

Location: London

Sector: Legal

Salary: Competitive + Package

We’re recruiting for a globally recognised law firm looking for a Facilities Manager to grow the facilities function. This is a high-impact role that combines leadership potential, project management, and real estate oversight — ideal for a hands-on, solutions-focused facilities professional.

The Opportunity:

This is a key role ensuring the proactive, efficient and cost-effective management of office facilities. Working closely with senior stakeholders, you’ll be the go-to expert for managing office services, real estate, vendor relationships, health & safety, and internal space planning.

Key Responsibilities:

🔹 Lead day-to-day facilities operations across London office

🔹 Manage service contracts, preventative maintenance, budgets and purchasing

🔹 Oversee office services, records, and space management

🔹 Conduct regular inspections and manage physical site appearance and safety compliance

🔹 Liaise with landlords, property managers, and building staff

🔹 Coordinate and support office moves, fit-outs, and construction projects

🔹 Support lease management, rent schedules, and real estate documentation

🔹 Oversee site security and life safety protocols

About You:

• Proven experience in facilities management within a law firm
• Experienced in managing vendors, property services, and IT-related infrastructure
• Excellent communicator with strong problem-solving and project coordination skills

Remuneration and reward:

• Salary – £65,000 per annum
• Flexible benefits package.
• A supportive, inclusive working environment with genuine focus on values, innovation, and people development.

You'll be part of a collaborative, respected global business that values operational excellence and proactive thinking. With variety in your day-to-day, you'll have real ownership on the facilities management function while supported by facilities coordinators. The role offers autonomy, visibility, and the chance to make tangible improvements for the firm.

Application process:

Due to the high volume of applications, we are not able to respond to all enquiries. If you have not received a response within 72 hours, please assume you have not been shortlisted at this stage, however, thank you for taking the time to apply.

Ryder Reid Legal is a recruitment specialist. For over thirty years we've been connecting legal talent with many of the leading law firms in London and internationally. Follow our LinkedIn page for the latest vacancies.

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