Practice Manager

Practice Manager

Location: London (across three offices)

Salary: Competitive (DOE)

An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Practice Manager to join a well-established, Legal 500-ranked law firm recognised by The Times Best Law Firms. This is a hands-on leadership role supporting the partners with the day-to-day operational management of a growing, multi-office practice.

The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring the smooth running of the firm, maintaining regulatory compliance and driving operational improvements across the business.

Key Responsibilities

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• Oversee the day-to-day operational management of the firm's three offices.
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• Ensure compliance with SRA regulations and prepare for regulatory and HMRC audits.
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• Manage and improve internal compliance procedures, risk management and governance.
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• Oversee practice management systems and operational processes.
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• Support the Criminal, Civil and Conveyancing teams with operational best practice.
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• Manage credit control processes and work with fee earners to improve cash collection.
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• Oversee HR operations, ensuring compliance with current and forthcoming employment legislation.
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• Review and implement policies, procedures and operational improvements.
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• Work closely with the partners to support the firm's continued growth and strategic objectives.
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• Lead and support administrative and operational staff across the business.
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About You

To be successful, you will ideally have:

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• Previous experience as a Practice Manager, Legal Operations Manager or similar within a law firm.
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• Experience working within a multi-office legal practice.
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• Strong understanding of SRA compliance, Solicitors Accounts Rules and regulatory requirements.
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• Experience preparing for SRA and HMRC audits.
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• Knowledge of Criminal and Civil law environments, with exposure to Conveyancing highly advantageous.
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• Experience overseeing HR, operational management and credit control.
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• Excellent organisational, leadership and communication skills.
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• A proactive, commercially minded approach with the ambition to contribute to the firm's future growth.
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What's on Offer

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• Join a respected Legal 500 and Times Best Law Firms recognised practice.
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• Work closely with the partners in a visible, influential leadership position.
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• Broad, varied role with genuine autonomy and responsibility.
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• Opportunity to help shape the future growth of an established and ambitious law firm.
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• Support from an experienced operational team.
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• Competitive salary, dependent on experience.
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If you're an experienced Practice Manager or legal operations professional looking to take the next step in your career with a highly regarded London law firm, we'd love to hear from you.