Team Leader Reception / Teamlead Central Desk (f/m/d)

Become who you aspire to be. Live excellence. Help shape the future and unlock your full potential. Take your next step at Gleiss Lutz – a leading law firm on the international stage. With 8 locations. Interdisciplinary teams. Bound by a single purpose: to help shape the future of law. That’s why we’re looking for the best and brightest across a range of disciplines.

We are seeking a Central Desk Team Lead (f/m/d) for our Stuttgart office: Someone who takes ownership, gives direction, and delivers the highest quality of service.

YOUR MISSION: VISIBILITY, IMPACT, IMPRESSION

You and your team shape clients’ first impression of our firm – and make it memorable.
You will lead, develop and motivate the Central Desk team, setting an example with clarity and presence.
You’ll play an active role in day-to-day operations and set a clear example of service quality.
You will continuously develop processes, standards and service concepts, proactively coordinate every point of contact and work closely with the Office Management team.
You’ll coordinate hospitality, catering and events to the highest standards, ensuring the perfect blend of quality, attention to detail and atmosphere.
You will be responsible for all front-office processes, from welcoming visitors to running the switchboard and managing conference rooms, e-mail and telephone communications, and postal and courier services.

WHAT WE OFFER: A wide range of benefits for workplace and beyond.

Keep learning and growing: Gleiss Lutz will help you reach your full potential. Our Gleiss Lutz Academy offers a comprehensive learning programme – for your field, and beyond. Plus, our e-learning platform supports your ongoing development, allowing you to learn whenever it works best for you, and at your own pace.
We take health seriously: With ergonomic chairs, adjustable desks, fresh fruit, discounted fitness programmes through our cooperation with EGYM Wellpass, and regular events led by experts, we’re committed to supporting your wellbeing. Our corporate health specialist Sarah curates a diverse corporate health programme to help make sure you’re at your best.
A workplace that works for you: Gleiss Lutz offices are centrally located at the heart of business and offer a modern working environment. To make your daily commute easier, we provide a contribution towards public transport costs. We also offer support through Viva Familienservice, which provides personalised advice and assistance with sourcing childcare, eldercare and household services – so you can better balance your professional and personal life.
Stronger together: Collaborative spirit is at the heart of what we do. To foster that spirit, we offer regular events such as after-work gatherings, business breakfasts, and special team events. When expanding our teams, we place emphasis on cultural fit and on selecting candidates who complement existing team structures.
And many more benefits.

WHAT YOU BRING TO THE ROLE: HANDS-ON LEADERSHIP AND A HOSPITALITY MINDSET

You have completed vocational training or a degree, preferably in hospitality, office management or a business-related field.
You have experience in an operational leadership or coordination role.
You have a strong commitment to service and to quality, a hands-on approach, excellent team and stakeholder management skills, discretion, and a professional demeanour.
You have a keen eye for consistent brand standards and presentation; you have a structured, process-oriented approach and a strong affinity for IT.
You communicate confidently and professionally in German and English, both written and spoken.

We value qualification, personality, and potential. We welcome applications regardless of gender, age, disability, ethnic or social background, religion, belief, sexual orientation or identity.

Ready for a challenge? Who better than you?

Learn more about Gleiss Lutz’s careers for business professionals at https://www.gleisslutz.com/de/business-professionals