Legal Practice Manager - Hybrid

Location:LeicestershireSalary: Competitive, dependent on experience

Hours - Part time

Are you an experienced Practice Manager or Legal Operations professional looking for your next leadership role?

Our client, a well-established and highly regarded law firm based in Leicester, is looking to appoint an experienced Practice Manager to lead the day-to-day operations of the practice. This is a key position within the firm, offering the opportunity to work closely with the Partners to drive operational excellence, support future growth, and help shape the continued success of the business.

This role would suit a commercially minded, organised and proactive individual who enjoys leading teams, improving processes and ensuring the highest standards of client service and regulatory compliance.

As Practice Manager, your responsibilities will include:

• Managing the day-to-day operations of the legal practice.
• Working alongside the Partners to deliver the firm's strategic and commercial objectives.
• Leading, motivating and developing the administration and support teams.
• Reviewing and improving operational processes to increase efficiency, productivity and profitability.
• Monitoring budgets, departmental performance and key business metrics.
• Managing all HR functions, including recruitment, onboarding, appraisals, performance management, absence management and employee wellbeing.
• Ensuring compliance with SRA regulations, AML requirements, GDPR and other regulatory obligations.
• Working closely with the COLP and COFA to maintain compliance and best practice.
• Overseeing office facilities, supplier contracts and operational services.
• Managing IT systems, legal case management software and operational improvement projects.
• Supporting marketing and business development initiatives.
• Maintaining company policies, procedures and professional indemnity insurance requirements.
• Assisting with company costings and financial operational planning.
• Promoting a positive, collaborative and high-performing working environment.

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Previous experience as a Practice Manager, Operations Manager or Senior Office Manager within a legal practice.
• A strong understanding of law firm operations and SRA regulatory requirements.
• Excellent leadership and people management skills.
• Commercial awareness with the ability to identify and implement business improvements.
• Experience managing budgets, operational performance and business processes.
• Strong organisational, planning and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent communication skills and the confidence to work closely with Partners and senior stakeholders.
• A hands-on, proactive management style with the ability to lead change effectively.
• Experience using legal case management systems together with Microsoft Office applications.

• A senior leadership position within a respected and successful law firm.
• The opportunity to influence operational strategy and contribute to the firm's future growth.
• A supportive, collaborative and professional working environment.
• Competitive salary, depending on experience.
• Ongoing professional development and long-term career progression.
• The opportunity to make a genuine impact within a growing and ambitious legal practice.

If you are an experienced legal Practice Manager looking for your next challenge, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today for a confidential discussion.

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